Johnny Jackson (musician)

Johnny Jackson
Birth nameJohnny Porter Jackson
Born(1951-03-03)March 3, 1951
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 1, 2006(2006-03-01) (aged 54)
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
GenresR&B, pop, rock, dance
InstrumentDrums
LabelsSteeltown
Motown

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]

  1. ^ "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.