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Public records list Anthony Jackson as a bassist, jazz musician and session musician. Born on June 23, 1952, Anthony Jackson was from New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on October 19, 2025, at the age of 73. Notable works include For the Love of Money.
My Take
Anthony Jackson is a bassist who didn't just master his instrument, he reinvented it. The New York native pioneered the six-string bass, which he insisted on calling the electric contrabass guitar, and lent his low end to countless sessions, including the foundations of Philadelphia soul. What I admire is his craftsman's temperament: he chased the perfect support role rather than the flashy solo. Bass is the part most listeners never consciously notice, yet his playing was the structural concrete under the music. He passed in 2025, but his fingerprints are on the instrument's very evolution. I quietly hold him in high regard.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anthony Jackson
- Name (Japanese)
- アンソニー・ジャクソン
- Reading
- あんそにー・じゃくそん
- Born
- June 23, 1952 – October 19, 2025
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- bassist / jazz musician / session musician / songwriter / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | For the Love of Money |
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anthony Jackson born?
Anthony Jackson was born on June 23, 1952.
When did Anthony Jackson die?
Anthony Jackson died on October 19, 2025, aged 73.
Where was Anthony Jackson from?
Anthony Jackson was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Anthony Jackson do?
Anthony Jackson worked as bassist, jazz musician, session musician, songwriter, musician.
What was Anthony Jackson known for?
Anthony Jackson's notable works include For the Love of Money.
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