Millie Jackson delivered the most thoroughly entertaining show I have seen in years. She is a real singer, actress, comedienne, and yes, "rapper," who completely owns her stage. Her trademark growl and vocal delivery are still in tact at 68, sending shivers down the spines of grown men and some women...lol! After 30+ albums, there is no way she can sing all of the fan favorites, but she seamlessly wove the essentials into some of her personal faves, along with liberal dashes of her politically incorrect social commentary.
After spending 90 minutes front and center with Millie Jackson, I am going to have to mind my mouth and manners for the next few days. She and that grin of hers are infectious! Most people do not have that much uncensored fun and get paid for it.
(By the way, Al Johnson of the Unifics was no slouch as a opening act. He was in great form vocally. Would love to hear him sing "I'm Back For More" with Jean Carne again...at the Howard Theater!)
Howard Theater @
- Washington DC @
- 08/03/2012 @
Favorite moment: A blistering, foot thumping encore of "I Wish It Would Rain" from "Younger Man, Older Woman." @
Setlist: It Hurts So Good, Butt-a-Cize, Put Something Down On It, Leave Me Alone, If Loving You is Wrong, The Rap 2012, If You're Not Back in Love, Pour Some Sugar On Me, I Wish It Would Rain @
Opening act(s): Al Johnson of the Unifics @