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Bass Guitarist Anthony Jackson Dead At 73
Anthony Jackson revolutionized the electric bass with his six-string contrabass design and collaborated with major artists like Madonna and Diana Ross, influencing multiple genres.
- Fodera Guitars announced on Instagram that Anthony Jackson, bass player, has died, with no cause of death provided.
- A prolific collaborator, Jackson appeared on albums for Robert Flack, Chaka Khan, Diana Ross, Madonna, The Bee Gees, and Simon and Garfunkel.
- He pioneered the six-string `contrabass guitar` and worked with Fodera Guitars since 1984 on prototypes including the `Presentation` and `Presentation II` models.
- Musicians including Al Di Meola and Nathan East praised Jackson's innovation and musicianship, with tributes quickly rolling in from fans and peers online.
- Jackson's influence reached beyond performance to instrument design, and Fodera Guitars pledged to honour him by continuing the pursuit of excellence in its craft.
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Anthony Jackson, Legendary Session Musician And Creator Of The Contrabass, Dies At 73
Anthony Jackson, the legendary session bassist and creator of the electric contrabass guitar, has died at 73 after battling Parkinson’s disease. Renowned for his distinctive opening bass line on The O’Jays’ “For the Love of Money,” Jackson enjoyed a prolific career working with artists like Buddy Rich, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Carly Simon, Diana Ross, and Paul Simon. Notably, Jackson was the bassist in Simon & Garfunkel’s backing band during t…
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