Jacksoul
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jacksoul, sometimes stylized as jackSOUL, was a Canadian soul
and R&B
band. Based in Toronto
, the band was fronted by singer Haydain Neale
, and was best known for their hits "Can't Stop
" and "Still Believe in Love".
The band's other members included Davide Direnzo, John Kanakis, Justin Abedin, Ron Lopata, Dave Murray, Brent Setterington, Adam Leo, and Roger Travassos.
Each of the band's albums was nominated for a Juno Award
, and the group won the award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year
in 2001 and 2007. The band won a Canadian Urban Music Award in 2004.
Neale was involved in a traffic accident on the evening of August 3, 2007, and was sent to hospital. On August 18, 2007, it was reported that Neale had been in a coma since the accident occurred.
On October 1, 2007, jacksoul's official site announced that Neale had been making a very promising recovery to date, although he continued to be in the hospital. On January 30, 2008, a spokesperson for the family reported that Haydain Neale had continued to improve since the last official statement.
Following his recovery, Neale completed work on the album he had started to work on prior to the accident. On October 26, 2009, the band announced that the album, entitled SOULmate and to contain 10 new songs written before singer Neale's accident, would be released on December 1, 2009. All profits from the album go to the Haydain Neal Family Trust.
The first single, "Lonesome Highway", was made available on November 3, 2009.
On November 22, 2009, Haydain Neale died of lung cancer at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital.
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
and R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
band. Based in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, the band was fronted by singer Haydain Neale
Haydain Neale
Haydain Neale was a Canadian singer–songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario. He was best known as the lead singer of Juno Award-winning band, jacksoul...
, and was best known for their hits "Can't Stop
Can't Stop (Jacksoul song)
"Can't Stop" is the first single by Canadian band jacksoul from their second album, Sleepless. The song was a hit in Canada, reaching #8 on Canada's singles chart. The song was nominated for "Best Single" at the 2001 Juno Awards, losing to Nelly Furtado's "I'm Like a Bird".-Music video:The music...
" and "Still Believe in Love".
The band's other members included Davide Direnzo, John Kanakis, Justin Abedin, Ron Lopata, Dave Murray, Brent Setterington, Adam Leo, and Roger Travassos.
Each of the band's albums was nominated for a Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
, and the group won the award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year
Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year
The Juno Award for "R&B/Soul Recording of the Year" has been awarded since 1985, as recognition each year for the best rhythm and blues/soul album in Canada.-Best R&B/Soul Recording :*1985 - Liberty Silver, Lost Somewhere Inside Your Love...
in 2001 and 2007. The band won a Canadian Urban Music Award in 2004.
Neale was involved in a traffic accident on the evening of August 3, 2007, and was sent to hospital. On August 18, 2007, it was reported that Neale had been in a coma since the accident occurred.
On October 1, 2007, jacksoul's official site announced that Neale had been making a very promising recovery to date, although he continued to be in the hospital. On January 30, 2008, a spokesperson for the family reported that Haydain Neale had continued to improve since the last official statement.
Following his recovery, Neale completed work on the album he had started to work on prior to the accident. On October 26, 2009, the band announced that the album, entitled SOULmate and to contain 10 new songs written before singer Neale's accident, would be released on December 1, 2009. All profits from the album go to the Haydain Neal Family Trust.
The first single, "Lonesome Highway", was made available on November 3, 2009.
On November 22, 2009, Haydain Neale died of lung cancer at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital.
Discography
- Absolute (August 14, 1996)
- SleeplessSleepless (Jacksoul album)Sleepless is the second album by Canadian R&B/soul band jacksoul, released in 2000.The album won the Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2001.-Track listing:# "Sleepless Intro" # "I Know What You Want"...
(April 4, 2000) - Resurrected (March 23, 2004)
- mySOULMySOULmySOUL is the fourth album by Canadian R&B/soul band jacksoul, released in 2006. The album comprises mainly covers of rock, pop and soul songs, although it also includes one original song by jacksoul singer and songwriter Haydain Neale....
(June 20, 2006) - SOULmateSOULmateSOULmate is the fifth album by Canadian R&B/soul band jacksoul, released in 2009. It was released shortly after the death of Haydain Neale. All proceeds from the sales of the album will go to the Haydain Neale Family Trust.-Track listing:...
(December 1, 2009)