Millie Jackson

Mildred "Millie" Jackson (born July 15, 1944) is an American R&B singer and songwriter. She released her first album in 1972. In 1974 Jackson was nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2000 she sung on some songs for the soundtrack of a French movie called Comme un aimant.[1] In 2008 she played Claudette in a movie called Soul Men.

Millie Jackson
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Millie Jackson in 2006
Background information
Birth nameMildred Jackson
Born (1944-07-15) July 15, 1944 (age 80)
OriginThomson, Georgia, United States
GenresSoul, disco, rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, comedienne
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1964–present
LabelsMGM Records (1970–1972)
Spring Records (1973–1984)
Jive Records (1985–1993)
Ichiban Records (1993–1997)
Weird Wreckuds (2000–present)
Associated actsIsaac Hayes, Betty Wright, Keisha Jackson, Joi, Facts of Life
Websitehttp://www.weirdwreckuds.com/ http://aj-productions.com/

Personal life

Jackson has a daughter called Keisha Jackson. She is also a singer.

References

  1. whiteside@acm.org. "Q&A with Millie Jackson". We Love DC.