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Bernard Jackson | |
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| Born | July 11, 1963 Stamford, Connecticut |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, bass |
Bernard Jackson (born July 11, 1963 in Stamford, Connecticut) is an American singer/bassist. He was the frontman for the 1980s/early 1990s R&B band, Surface [1] from 1984 to 1994. He sang on hits like the No. 5 US/#1 US R&B "Shower Me With Your Love" and the No. 1 R&B and pop hit, "The First Time." He released his self-titled debut album in 2000.
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