Jackie Jackson

Jamaica, 1966–now

Jamaican bassist, born Clifton Jackson in 1947, the bass on Duke Reid's Treasure Isle rocksteady with Tommy McCook and the Supersonics. His line on Alton Ellis's 'Girl I've Got a Date' is one of the records where rocksteady starts.

MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Jackie Jackson and 2 artists Jackie Jackson influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Jackie Jackson?

• The Skatalites — Jackson was a pianist until he heard Lloyd Brevett rehearsing, and switched to bass.

Which artists did Jackie Jackson influence?

• Sly and Robbie — The Treasure Isle bass Robbie Shakespeare gravitated to before Barrett took him in hand.
• Aston «Family Man» Barrett — One of the two bass players Barrett names — the Treasure Isle rocksteady he came up under.