Pervis Jackson
Pervis Jackson | |
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The Spinners in 1965, with Jackson at far right | |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | May 17, 1938
Died | August 18, 2008 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 70)
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1954–2008 |
Known for | Bass singer for The Spinners |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | Motown, Atlantic |
Associated acts | The Spinners |
Pervis Jackson (May 17, 1938 – August 18, 2008) was an American R&B singer, noted as the bass singer for The Spinners, and was one of the group's original members.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jackson was perhaps best known for his line of "12:45" from the group's Billboard charting Top 10 hit "Games People Play", released in 1975.
Jackson was still a part of The Spinners up to his death from cancer at the age of 70, in Detroit, Michigan, on August 18, 2008.[1]
References
- ^ "Pervis Jackson, Bass Voice of the Spinners, Dies at 70". The New York Times. AP. August 21, 2008.
External links
- The Spinners official site
- Jackson's section of "Games People Play" via YouTube
- Pervis Jackson on IMDb
- Pervis Jackson at Find a Grave
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