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Al JacksonAl Jackson, Jr. (November 27, 1935 - October 1, 1975) was a drummer, producer and songwriter. The son of orchestra leader Al Jackson Sr, Jackson was born Memphis, Tennessee and began playing on stage with his father's band from a young age. He graduated to playing in Willie Mitchell's band, where he met Booker T. Jones who had also been hired by Mitchell. The two would hit it off and eventually form Booker T. & the MGs, with Lewie Steinberg and Steve Cropper. Signed to Stax Records, Booker T. & the MGs were regarded as one of the best backing bands in music, releasing a number of hits. Additionally, Jackson continued to work with Mitchell, who was signed to Hi Records, where he played on songs like Al Green's Let's Stay Together, as well as co-writing songs with Green. On 30 September 1975, Jackson had an argument with his wife Barbara and returned home, to find intruders who shot him five times in the back. Barbara later claimed that that burglars had tied her up and shot Jackson. However as nothing appeared to be stolen and the house showed no signs of a disturbance, police suspected Barbara Jackson's story. Indictments against Barbara Jackson, singer Denise LaSalle, and LaSalle's boyfriend (the supposed triggerman) were supposed to be served, but never were. Considered by many to be the heart of Stax Records, Jackson's death preceded the closure of Stax by less than a year. Jackson, Al Jackson, Al Jackson, Al Jackson, Al
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