Johnny Jackson (musician)
American drummer
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Johnny Porter Jackson (March 3, 1951 – March 1, 2006) was an American drummer, noted for being the drummer for the Jackson 5 from their early Gary, Indiana days until the end of their famed career at Motown.[1]
Born
March 3, 1951
Johnny Porter Jackson
March 3, 1951
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 2006 (aged 54)
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
GenresR&B, pop, rock, dance
InstrumentDrums
Johnny Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Johnny Porter Jackson March 3, 1951 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2006 (aged 54) Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, pop, rock, dance |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Labels | Steeltown Motown |
Career
The label promoted Jackson and keyboardist Ronnie Rancifer as the cousins of the Jackson Five, however neither Ronnie Rancifer nor Johnny Jackson are actually related to the Jacksons.[2]
On March 1, 2006, Jackson died at a home in Gary, Indiana, after being stabbed by his girlfriend, Yolanda Davis, following a quarrel. He was 54 years old. Davis later pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to two years in prison.[3]
