Jacqueline "Jackie" Neal (July 7, 1967 – March 10, 2005) was an American

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singer.

Career

Born in

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, her parents were Shirley and

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. Her father was also a blues musician, as were eight of her ten siblings, including

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. She was best known for her hit singles "Right Thang, Wrong Man", "The Way We Roll" featuring her son Bro Bro, and "Down in the Club".

Death

She was

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and killed by her ex-boyfriend, James White, on March 10, 2005 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 37.

Discography

Albums

*''Blues Won't Let You Go'' (1995) *''Lookin' for a Sweet Thang'' (2000) *''Money Can't Buy Me Love'' (2002) *''Down in da Club'' (2005)

References

External links

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Jackie Neal featured on TV
* * 1967 births 2005 deaths 2005 murders in the United States American blues singers Deaths by firearm in Louisiana American murder victims Musicians from Baton Rouge, Louisiana People murdered in Louisiana Murdered African-American people 20th-century American singers Singers from Louisiana 20th-century African-American musicians {{US-singer-stub