Doo-Wop Hall of Famer Daniel Jackson, base singer for The Emeralds has lived with CMHA for the past 11 years. The Emeralds started in 1952 when Daniel was only 15 years old. All the members were still in high school when the group formed.

"I heard the group needed a base singer, and when I got up to sing they told everyone else to leave" Daniel said as he described his invitation to the group. After numerous local gigs, the Emeralds performed at the State Theatre opening the door to some big-name acts.

The Emeralds wrote their own lyrics and had the opportunity to sign with a national record company, Savoy Records, but they recorded in Cincinnati. Daniel has performed at the Apollo, the Uptown Theatre and the Cotton Club and shared the stage with the Coasters, the Isley Brothers, Jimmy Reed, the Cruisers, Fay Simmons, and the Clickettes.

Daniel and The Emeralds reunited for a performance in 2006 and were honored by the Cincinnati Oldies Doo-Wop Association. Daniel enjoys his Riverview apartment and commented that CMHA has been a helpful resource to him. Without the help of CMHA Daniel does not believe he would be able to afford other housing.