Millie Jackson was one of the most controversial R&B artists of the 70s and 80s. A great singer who took a more raucous approach to fame, she followed her own rules and released albums that were unlike anything else of the time. Here is the full episode of TV One's "Unsung" chronicling Millie's fascinating life. We hope you like it. Be sure to check out "Unsung" every Monday night on TV One.
Freddie Jackson's forte has been sophisticated, romantic soul ballads aimed at adult audiences, but he is also capable of tackling urban contemporary dance numbers and even the occasional jazz tune. Yet, unlike many of his peers, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker and Peabo Bryson included, Jackson never managed to make a major cross over to the pop charts, as none of his R&B smashes even breached the Top Ten. During the 90's, as new trends like hip-hop impacted the urban contemporary landscape, Jackson gradually faded from view.
While never achieving supergroup status, Atlantic Starr was one of the most consistently successful - and underrated - soul bands of the 80s, with a basketful of memorable songs that still sound good today.
The New Season of Unsung is back with a vengeance so show what you know about this season’s hot list of artists for a chance to win $500 CASH EVERY WEEK! TV One's Unsung, featured a timely episode on the recently, sadly departed songstress Vesta Williams. We miss her already, and Unsung gives us the full story on her life...