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Bassist Anthony Jackson, creator of the six-string electric contrabass, died at 73 after battling Parkinson’s disease.
Anthony Jackson, the influential session bassist and inventor of the six-string electric contrabass guitar, has died at 73 after a prolonged struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
Best known for his iconic bass line on The O’Jays’ “For the Love of Money,” he collaborated with major artists including Paul Simon, Chaka Khan, and Diana Ross.
He played on the landmark 1981 Simon & Garfunkel Central Park concert, which drew over 500,000 people.
Jackson was celebrated for expanding the bass guitar’s range and expressive capabilities through his innovative instrument, leaving a lasting legacy in jazz and popular music.
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El bajista Anthony Jackson, creador del contrabajo eléctrico de seis cuerdas, falleció a los 73 años después de luchar contra la enfermedad de Parkinson.