Al Jackson Jr.

AKA:

The Human Timekeeper

Birth Name:

Albert J. Jackson Jr.

Birth Date:

November 27, 1935

Birth Place:

Memphis, Tennessee

Death Date:

October 1, 1975

Place of Death:

2885 Central Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee

Age:

Cause of Death:

Murdered (unsolved)

Cemetery Name:

New Park Cemetery

Claim to Fame:

Music

Dubbed “The Human Timekeeper” for his impeccable rhythm and timing, Al Jackson, Jr. was a member of the seminal Stax Records house band Booker T. and the MG’s and provided the beat for the likes of Al Green, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, and Albert King during his brief yet illustrious career.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

New Park Cemetery

4536 Horn Lake Road

Memphis, Tennessee, 38119

USA

North America

Map:

Grave Location:

Lower Good Shepard

Grave Location Description

Upon entering the cemetery, turn left and then turn right at the second road. Drive 150 feet and Jackson’s upright monument is just off the road about 40 feet on the left.

Grave Location GPS

35.0268500, -90.0684500

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FAQ's

Al Jackson Jr. was born on November 27, 1935.

Al Jackson Jr. was born in Memphis, Tennessee.

Al Jackson Jr. died on October 1, 1975.

Al Jackson Jr. died in 2885 Central Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee.

Al Jackson Jr. was 39.

The cause of death was Murdered (unsolved).

Al Jackson Jr.'s grave is in New Park Cemetery

Videos Featuring Al Jackson Jr.:

Celebrity Underrated - The Al Jackson Story

Green Onion by Booker T. and the M.G.s

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Steve Cropper - The Amazing Story Behind "Green Onions"

Melting Pot by Booker T. and the M.G.s

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date_of_death: December 23, 2000

age: 91

cause_of_death: Natural causes

claim_to_fame: Music

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Al Jackson Jr.