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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]
Johnny Jackson | |
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| Birth name | Johnny Porter Jackson |
| Born | 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
editThe 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]
Notes
edit- ^ "Jackson 5 and Johnny". Archived from the original on June 11, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
One of the most interesting photos from our perspective was this early promotional photo of Michael Jackson's first group, the Jackson 5 and Johnny.
- ^ "The Jackson 5 Bio | The Jackson 5 Career | MTV". MTV. January 31, 2014. Archived from the original on January 31, 2014. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "Former Jackson 5 Drummer Stabbed To Death". Billboard.com. March 3, 2006. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
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