Jackie Shane

1940 - 2019

Jackie Shane

1940 - 2019

BORN

1940

DIED

2019

Jackie Shane Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 25, 2019.
Jackie Shane was a pioneering transgender soul singer who became a star in Toronto, Canada in the 1960s. She came back to prominence recently when record label Numero Group released an album of her singles and live recordings. The album was nominated for a Grammy for best historical album. Starting her music career in Nashville, she left for Canada to escape Jim Crow laws, packing nightclubs in Toronto. She abruptly left show business in 1971 to come back to the states and take care of her mother.

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Asia Lamar

March 2, 2025

Rest In Peace Pretty Woman

Simm Couvillon

December 10, 2024

Love you Jackie, you are a beautiful person with a beautiful talent. Love your voice. May you rest in power & peace and thank- you for you and your beautiful gift. Good- night sweet princess and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. With Love and respect. Simm Couvillon ❤

PATRICIA

March 23, 2021

My sincere Condolences to Jackie's family and friends..Great memories of her performances in Toronto.

Doug Brown

March 29, 2019

I'm very sorry to hear this. She had some really great records " In my tenement" "Any other way" I'm so glad she was rediscovered. She has one of the best live albums as well.

Betty Mathis

March 4, 2019

In this sorrowful time, I would like to extend to the friends my heartfelt condolence. BM

March 3, 2019

We were very good friends when Jackiewas in Toronto. I will miss the opportunity to see him again. Loved you Charlene

March 2, 2019

So sorry for your loss.

Darlene Marino

March 1, 2019

Little Jackie Shane, we will never forget you and your music will live on forever. We wouldnt have it any other way. Luv you....two Torontonians

Lisa Southall

February 28, 2019

Rip prayers go out to family

February 27, 2019

Sleep now. May our loving Creator keep you in his memory.

Christina Terry

February 27, 2019

Rest in Peace...

February 27, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

pat winston

February 26, 2019

I believe there is magic in Music, and Theatre. Everyone in life has a dream, a passion to follow, farewell Jackie Shane. (i didn't know her)
May your talents be part of history.

Alishia

February 26, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Harry Simpson

February 26, 2019

Godspeed Jackie...

February 26, 2019

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
Ann B.

C.

February 26, 2019

To The Family Of Jackie Shame
My deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God is near to those crushed in spirit and that he cares for you.

S.A.

February 26, 2019

My sincere condolences go to the family and dear friends of Jackie Shane. May you be consoled by knowing that God has the power to bind up the broken hearted and to comfort all who mourn.

Isaiah 61:1, 2

Mark Hall

February 26, 2019

As the words of the song state " This little light of mine, I am going to let it shine." Ms. Shane you truly let your light shine and you did not let anyone blow it out. What a inspiration to other you are to show them to LET THEIR LITTLE LIGHT SHINE:" RIP

wmc

February 26, 2019

R.I.P Jackie

February 25, 2019

Heart-felt condolences to the family and friends of Jackie Shane. I pray that God will comfort and restore peace to you during this difficult time of sorrow. 1st Thessalonians 4: 14

Momo Tsukino

February 25, 2019

You will truly be missed ❤

Wanda Henry

February 25, 2019

To Jackie Shane family and friends my prayers are with you all at this time of bereavement. May the God of all love and comfort be with you all at time.

February 25, 2019

Draw close to God and he will comfort and strengthen you.

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