Robert Lewis "Jackey" Beavers (June 19, 1937 – October 28, 2008)[1][2] was an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, songwriter, pastor and community activist.
They began performing together as Johnny and Jackey, and won a residency at the El Grotto Lounge at Battle Creek, Michigan, where the house band was led by Junior Walker.
[3][4] The duo's second single for Tri-Phi, "Someday We'll Be Together" in 1962, was co-written by Beavers with Johnny Bristol and Harvey Fuqua, but was not a hit at the time.
Finding little commercial success, Johnny and Jackey split up, and Beavers began recording with Roquel Davis at the Checker label.
In particular, he liaised between the Governor and the African-American community, through work with commissions, organizations and task forces related to civil rights, and small businesses.