Pervis Jackson
Pervis Jackson | |
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![]() The Spinners in 1965, with Jackson at far right | |
Born | Pervis Jackson May 17, 1938 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | August 18, 2008 | (aged 70)
Occupation | Singer |
Years active | 1954–2008 |
Known for | Bass singer for The Spinners |
Spouse(s) | Claudreen Jackson (m. 1968) |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | Motown, Atlantic |
Associated acts | The Spinners |
Pervis Jackson (May 17, 1938 – August 18, 2008)[1] was an American R&B singer, noted as the bass singer for The Spinners, and was one of the group's original members as well as their spokesman. His deep timbered voice and calm swagger garnered him a reputation around town and the industry.
Jackson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but moved with his family at a very young age to the city of Detroit. 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 brain and liver cancer at the age of 70, in Detroit, Michigan, on August 18, 2008.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Pierre Perrone (August 22, 2008). "Pervis Jackson: Detroit Spinners bass vocalist". The Independent. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Pervis Jackson, Bass Voice of the Spinners, Dies at 70". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 21, 2008.
External links[]
- The Spinners official site
- Jackson's section of "Games People Play" via YouTube
- Pervis Jackson at IMDb
- Pervis Jackson at Find a Grave
Categories:
- 1938 births
- 2008 deaths
- Musicians from New Orleans
- The Spinners (American R&B group) members
- African-American singers
- Motown artists
- Deaths from cancer in Michigan
- 20th-century American singers
- American rhythm and blues singer stubs