[3][4] Jackson was born in West Memphis, Arkansas, just a few days apart from his musical partner Andrew Love[5][6] with whom he created the signature horn sound at Stax on hit records by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and others.

In 2012, the Memphis Horns received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding artistic significance in music.

His death came after several years of failing health during which he still maintained an active schedule earning an income by giving personalized guided tours at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

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King With Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris With Neil Young With Rita Coolidge With Rod Stewart With Stephen Stills With Rufus Thomas With Eddie Floyd With Rodney Crowell With Sting With Billy Joel With José Feliciano With Tony Joe White With Paul Young With Peter Gabriel With Joe Cocker With Yvonne Elliman With Lulu With James Taylor With William Bell With David Porter With Nicolette Larson With Tom Rush With Albert King With Jimmy Buffett With Carla Thomas With John Prine With The Doobie Brothers