Jackie Shane, Soul Singer and Transgender Pioneer, Dead at 78
Jackie Shane, a soul singer and transgender pioneer who had been all but forgotten for decades until her reissued catalogue sparked renewed attention in 2017, has died at the age of 78. Douglas McGowan, the Numero Group A&R scout who had tracked down Shane and was responsible for her rediscovery, confirmed the news to Rolling Stone. Shane died at home in Nashville, where she lived with her cat, Sweetie.
“I’m devastated to report that our friend and hero Jackie Shane passed away peacefully in her sleep earlier this week,” McGowan said.
“I’m devastated to report that our friend and hero Jackie Shane passed away peacefully in her sleep earlier this week,” McGowan said.
- 2/22/2019
- by Jerry Portwood
- Rollingstone.com
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