Chuck Jackson dead: R&B legend dies as Dionne Warwick leads tributes
Chuck Jackson – whose hit Any Day Now was co-written by Burt Bacharach – has died at the age of 85, Kent Records has confirmed
The music world is mourning the loss of Chuck Jackson after the R&B singer from the 1960s died aged 85.
Known for his hit Any Day Now, which reached the Top 25 in the charts in 1962, Chuck had over two dozen singles in the Hot 100 charts in the decade.
His death was confirmed by Ady Croasdell of Kent Records, who confirmed on social media Chuck died on February 16 in Georgia. No further details were revealed.
The company had been working on re-releasing his music.
Among those to pay their respects following the news was his pal Dionne Warwick, who had recorded for the same label as Chuck during the height of his career.
A statement released by her record label on her behalf read: “Another heartache has come my way. Chuck Jackson has made his transition. He was my label mate on Scepter Records and was like a big brother to me.
“I’ll truly miss his daily calls checking on me and his wonderful voice. Rest in heavenly peace my dear friend.”
Fans were also quick to pay tribute to the star. One Twitter user commented: “Amazing voice… RIP to another soul legend #ChuckJackson”
