Pervis Jackson

Pervis Jackson (May 17, 1938 – August 18, 2008) was an American R&B singer, noted as the bass singer for The Spinners, and was one of the group's original members.

Pervis Jackson
The Spinners in 1965, with Jackson at far right
Born(1938-05-17)May 17, 1938
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 18, 2008(2008-08-18) (aged 70)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationSinger
Years active1954–2008
Known forBass singer for The Spinners
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
LabelsMotown, Atlantic
Associated actsThe Spinners

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jackson was perhaps best known for his line of "12:45" from the group's Billboard charting Top 10 hit "Games People Play", released in 1975.

Jackson was still a part of The Spinners up to his death from cancer at the age of 70, in Detroit, Michigan, on August 18, 2008.[1]

References
  1. "Pervis Jackson, Bass Voice of the Spinners, Dies at 70". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 21, 2008.


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