Chuck Jackson was known for several hits dating back from the late 1950s to the 1980s.
According to reports, Jackson died last Feb. 16 in Atlanta, as per his granddaughter Krystina.
"There are confirmed reports that one of the very greatest soul singers of all time, Chuck Jackson, died on February 16th," wrote Ady Croasdell of Ace Records.
"His 60s and 70s recordings are hugely important works, revered as much now as on release."
As of this writing, his cause of death was not released to the public.
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Jackson is best known for his 1962 hit song "Any Day Now," which he co-wrote with Bob Hillard and Burt Bacharach, who also passed away recently, at age 94.
Prior to becoming a solo artist, Jackson tried his luck in the music industry by joining the De-Vikings in the late 1950s; his stint as a member was short-lived after being "discovered" by Luther Dixon.
According to reports, this move proved to be beneficial for him as almost 30 of his singles managed to climb up to Billabord's Hot 100 chart, and it stayed there for quite some time, too.
His hits like "I Keep Forgetting," "What's With This Loneliness," I've Got The Need" and "Hand It Over" are now considered some of the most iconic songs released-thanks to a myriad of prominent singers, like David Bowie, Ronnie Milsap, and Michael McDonald, taking to cover his songs.
Along with the success of his career, Jackson rubbed shoulders with some the music industry giants, like Dionne Warwick, who was a friend and collaborator of the late singer.
"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," Warwick said in a statement regarding her pal's death.
"I'll truly miss his daily calls checking on me and his wonderful voice. Rest in heavenly peace my dear friend."
She and Jackson managed to receive critical acclaim for their song "If I Let Myself Go" in 1998.
He had over 24 album releases throughout his decades-spanning career; he released his debut album back in 1961, and he released his last in 1998.
According to reports, there are not posthumous albums that will be released upon his death, but some have speculated that there might be some songs in the vault that fans can have a listen.
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