Al Jackson, Jr.

Al Jackson, Jr. (November 27, 1935 - October 1, 1975) was a drummer, producer and songwriter.

The son of orchestra leader Al Jackson, Sr., Jackson was born Memphis, Tennessee, and began playing on stage with his father&#0

Al Jackson, Jr. (November 27, 1935 - October 1, 1975) was a drummer, producer and songwriter.

The son of orchestra leader Al Jackson, Sr., Jackson was born Memphis, Tennessee, and began playing on stage with his father's band from a young age. He graduated to playing in Willie Mitchell's band, where he met Booker T. Jones who had also been hired by Mitchell. The two would hit it off and eventually form Booker T. & the MGs, with Lewie Steinberg and Steve Cropper.