Johnny Jackson (musician)

Johnny Jackson (musician)
Birth name Johnny Porter Jackson
Born (1951-03-03)March 3, 1951
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Died March 1, 2006(2006-03-01) (aged 54)
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Genres R&B, pop, rock, dance
Instruments Drums
Labels Steeltown
Motown
Associated acts The Jackson 5

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]

Career

The label promoted Jackson and keyboardist Ronnie Rancifer as the cousins of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael, but there are conflicting reports over whether this is true.

On March 1, 2006 Jackson died at a home in Gary aftering being stabbed by his girlfriend, Yolanda Davis, following a quarrel. Davis was later pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 2 years in prison.[2]

Notes

  1. Indiana 45s, The Jackson Five & Johnny
  2. 2 years For Woman Who Fatally Stabbed Drummer

References


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