Al Jackson Jr.

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Al Jackson Jr.
Jackson in 1967
Background information
Birth name	Albert J. Jackson Jr.
Born	(1935-11-27)November 27, 1935 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	October 1, 1975(1975-10-01) (aged 39) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	R&B, funk, soul, Memphis soul
Instrument(s)	Drums, percussion
Years active	1940–1975
Formerly of	Booker T. & the M.G.'s

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 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.