Pervis Jackson
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.
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.png.webp) 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 | Claudreen Jackson (m. 1968) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | Motown, Atlantic |
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
- Pierre Perrone (August 22, 2008). "Pervis Jackson: Detroit Spinners bass vocalist". The Independent. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022. 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
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