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Anthony Jackson Dies: Legendary Bassist Was 73

Anthony Jackson, the legendary bassist known for pioneering the six-string “contrabass guitar” that revolutionized the role of the bass guitar in music, has died. He was 73. According to Guitar World, ...
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Anthony Jackson, legendary bassist who collaborated with Madonna, Simon & Garfunkel and the Bee Gees has passed away

The musician played a key role in the creation of the six-string electric bass, known as the 'contrabass guitar,' which redefined the role of the bass in genres such as jazz, funk, and popular music.
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"Rest in Power": Anthony Jackson, six-string bass ace, dies aged 73

Anthony Jackson, the bass player described as 'a beast' by fellow session bass ace Nathan East here in MusicRadar's pages, has passed away, aged 73. The news was confirmed by Fodera Guitars, the ...
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Anthony Jackson, Master of the Electric Bass, Is Dead at 73

Besides his work with pop stars and jazz greats, he is credited with helping to invent the six-string contrabass guitar. Fernando Trueba PC (Spain) & Cinétéve (France)Credit... Supported by By Alex ...
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Anthony Jackson, 73, Pioneer Of Six-String Contrabass Passes Away: What We Know About His Cause Of Death

Legendary bassist Anthony Jackson dies at 73. The news was confirmed by guitarist Al Di Meola in an Instagram post on Sunday. Jackson had suffered multiple strokes and was later diagnosed with ...