Pervis Jackson

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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.

Life and career

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jackson was perhaps best known for his line of "12:45" from the group's Billboard chart, Top 10 hit, "They Just Can't Stop It (Games People Play)". 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

↑ Associated Press (August 21, 2008). Pervis Jackson, Bass Voice of the Spinners, Dies at 70. New York Times

External links

v t e The Spinners

Henry Fambrough Charlton Washington Marvin Taylor Jessie Robert Peck Bobby Smith Billy Henderson Pervis Jackson C. P. Spencer James Edwards George Dixon Joe Stubbs Edgar "Chico" Edwards G. C. Cameron Philippé Wynne Jonathan Edwards Frank Washington Harold "Spike" Bonhart

Studio albums	The Original Spinners 2nd Time Around Spinners Mighty Love New and Improved Pick of the Litter Happiness Is Being With the Spinners

Singles	"That's What Girls Are Made For" "I'll Always Love You" "It's a Shame" "How Could I Let You Get Away" "I'll Be Around" "Could It Be I'm Falling in Love" "One of a Kind (Love Affair)" "Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music" "Mighty Love" "I'm Coming Home" "Then Came You" "Games People Play" "The Rubberband Man" "Are You Ready for Love" "Working My Way Back to You"/"Forgive Me, Girl" "Cupid"/"I've Loved You for a Long Time" "Yesterday Once More"/"Nothing Remains the Same" "Funny How Time Slips Away" "I'll Be Around" (with Rappin' 4-Tay)

Related articles	Discography Atlantic Records Motown Volt Records

Book:The Spinners Category:The Spinners Portal:R&B and Soul Music

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Name	Jackson, Pervis
Alternative names
Short description	American singer
Date of birth	May 17, 1938
Place of birth
Date of death	August 18, 2008
Place of death

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