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Al Jackson Jr.

Albert J. Jackson Jr.[1] (November 27, 1935 – October 1, 1975) was an American drummer, producer, and songwriter. He was a founding member of Booker T. & the M.G.'s, a group of session musicians who worked for Stax Records and produced their own instrumentals. Jackson was affectionately dubbed "The Human Timekeeper" for his drumming ability. He was posthumously inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2015, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Booker T. & the M.G.'s in 1992.

Known for

Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967
Stax/Volt Revue Live In Norway 1967
2007
Shake! Otis at Monterey
Shake! Otis at Monterey
1987 • Self - Booker T. & the MG's (archive footage)
Monterey Pop
Monterey Pop
1968 • Self - Booker T. & the MG's (uncredited)

Full filmography

Shake! Otis at Monterey
Shake! Otis at Monterey
1987 • Self - Booker T. & the MG's (archive footage)
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Monterey Pop
Monterey Pop
1968 • Self - Booker T. & the MG's (uncredited)
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Al Jackson Jr. – Biography, Known For & Filmography