1. Alexander O'Neal is known for duets with Tabu labelmate Cherrelle such as "Saturday Love" and "Never Knew Love Like This".
20 Facts About Alexander O'Neal
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Alexander O'Neal was born November 15,1953, in Natchez, Mississippi, United States, just a few months after his father died.
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Alexander O'Neal became a member of Enterprise for a brief period before joining Flyte Tyme, a band which included Monte Moir, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
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In 1984, Alexander O'Neal signed a deal with Clarence Avant's Tabu Records.
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In 1985, Alexander O'Neal released his self-titled debut album under the production of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as well as Monte Moir.
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In December 1988, Alexander O'Neal released a Christmas album, My Gift to You, featuring a cover of "The Christmas Song" that reached the UK Top 40.
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In 1991, Alexander O'Neal released his fourth album, All True Man.
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In 1992, his first greatest hits album, This Thing Called Love: The Greatest Hits of Alexander O'Neal, became another Top 5 success in the UK.
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In 2014, Alexander O'Neal signed a new management deal with Howard Perl Management, which awarded him extensive tours and a cast member on Celebrity Big Brother.
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In June 2016, Alexander O'Neal collaborated with Manchester-based funk band, Mamma Freedom, on the single, "Fake", a re-recording of his 1987 single of the same name.
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The single was released shortly before Alexander O'Neal embarked upon a UK tour, with Mamma Freedom providing support.
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In 2017, Alexander O'Neal collaborated with Manchester-based funk band Mamma Freedom on the album "Hearsay30", a re-recording of his 1987 album.
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In 2019, Alexander O'Neal made an appearance alongside Cherrelle at the Soul Train Awards to pay tribute to long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
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In 2021, Alexander O'Neal made an appearance alongside Whyso, O'Mega Red, and J Dore of The High Children on "Say His Name," a song dedicated to the memory of George Floyd.
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In 2006 Alexander O'Neal appeared on the Weakest Link, All Singing All Dancing Edition, where he was the 5th contestant voted off the show.
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In 2006 and 2007, Alexander O'Neal participated on the British reality singing contest show Just the Two of Us.
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In 2008 Alexander O'Neal took part in a Wife Swap UK special, swapping his wife Cynthia with broadcaster and TV personality Jilly Goolden.
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In 2011 the TV One series Unsung profiled Alexander O'Neal's rise to fame, along with the story of Cherrelle.
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In 2015, Alexander O'Neal took part in the Channel 5 reality series Celebrity Big Brother.
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Alexander O'Neal was honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue.