Pervis Jackson

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Pervis Jackson
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The Spinners in 1965, with Jackson at far right
Born
Pervis Jackson

(1938-05-17)May 17, 1938
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 18, 2008(2008-08-18) (aged 70)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationSinger
Years active1954–2008
Known forBass singer for The Spinners
Spouse(s)Claudreen Jackson (m. 1968)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsMotown, Atlantic
Associated actsThe 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[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Pierre Perrone (August 22, 2008). "Pervis Jackson: Detroit Spinners bass vocalist". The Independent. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Pervis Jackson, Bass Voice of the Spinners, Dies at 70". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 21, 2008.

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