HaydaiNeale was a Juno Award winning artists and lead singer of the group Jacksoul. On Sunday, November 22, 2009 he passed away at Mount Sinai Hospital in downtown Toronto after a seven month battle with Lung Cancer.
In a statement from his wife Michaela; “Through all these challenges, Haydain’s sense of humour and love of music were ever-present. He constantly brightened the room with his singing and his smile. His joyful presence and beautiful voice will be missed by us all.”
may he rest in peace.
Haydain Neale was a Juno Award winning artists and lead singer of the group Jacksoul. On Sunday, November 22, 2009 he passed away at Mount Sinai Hospital in downtown Toronto after a seven month battle with Lung Cancer. In a statement from his wife Michaela; “Through all these challenges, Haydain’s sense of humour and love of music were ever-present. He constantly brightened the room with his singing and his smile. His joyful presence and beautiful voice will be missed by us all.” may he rest in peace.
He will be missed. What a talent, what a voice! A visceral experience to hear this man sing. I hope we all redicover Jacksoul.
Haydain accomplished a serious feat by finding success in the Canadian music industry as a black man fronting a band. I was really not mature enough to understand the context of Jacksoul and their music. Only now can I appreciate him as willing to defy the stereotypical pigeonholing that traps many black male musical artists