The “Man of Soul” CJ Jackson has been
performing since the age of 16 with live bands, eventually
forming his own called Exposure leading to supporting Toyah
Wilcox, The Specials and Hugh Masekela in the 80s. He later went
on to sing soul with Commitments tribute band The Revelations
that led to Staxlantic another great soul band who supported
Jimmy Ruffin, George McCrae, Edwin Starr and Jimmy James. Then
came "Godfatha” for him to tribute James Brown that successfully
led to a TV appearance on live TV “Canary Wharf”. His second TV
appearance came on BBC2 where the programme focused on past
Motown legends there he performed with The New Drifters
featuring Ray Lewis. His love of working with a band brought him
joy with Classic soul band Ten Feet Tall and performed every
month at Leicester’s live music venue the Shed where he was
discovered by leading sound engineer Geoff Beadman, who was
currently working with Faye Treadwells Drifters and shortly
after Johnny Moores sad departure from this world he was offered
a gig to fill in for another member at Lincoln Castle for the
Rotary club back in 2000. He made such a good impression he
continued with them for over two years performing at numerous
theatres & clubs in the UK and abroad, finally going solo. A
third TV appearance followed on Carlton TV “The Last Word” in
November 2003. As a result this experience has produced a great
entertainer and C J can be found all over the country at
Warners, Grosvenor Casinos and various holiday parks. He is
currently working on a single for general release for his album
“Man of Soul”.
