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Pervis Jackson
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The Spinners in 1965, with Jackson at far right
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Pervis Jackson
May 17, 1938 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Died | August 18, 2008 (aged 70) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1954–2008 |
| Known for | Bass singer for The Spinners |
| Spouse(s) | Claudreen Jackson (m. 1968) |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Motown, Atlantic |
| Associated acts | The Spinners |
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 as well as their spokesman. His deep timbered voice and calm swagger garnered him a reputation around town and the industry.
Jackson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but moved with his family at a very young age to the city of Detroit. 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 brain and liver cancer at the age of 70, in Detroit, Michigan, on August 18, 2008.
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