Ronald Shannon Jackson
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Summary
Ronald Shannon Jackson was born on January 12, 1940[1], in Fort Worth[2]. He died on October 19, 2013[3], in Fort Worth[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5], composer[6], drummer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: I.M. Terrell High School[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: jazz[13], jazz fusion[14]
- Record label: Antilles[15], DIW Records[16]
- Cause of death: leukemia[17]
- Family name: Jackson[18]
- Given name: Ronald[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Instrument: drum kit[21]
- Start of work period: 1958[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[23]
Why It Matters
Ronald Shannon Jackson has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
He has been cited as an influence by Living Colour[26], a musical group[27], founded in 1984[28].
FAQs
Where was Ronald Shannon Jackson born?
Ronald Shannon Jackson's place of birth was Fort Worth[2].
Where did Ronald Shannon Jackson die?
Ronald Shannon Jackson died in Fort Worth[4].
What did Ronald Shannon Jackson do for work?
Ronald Shannon Jackson worked as a jazz musician[5], composer[6], drummer[7], and musician[8].
Where did Ronald Shannon Jackson go to school?
Ronald Shannon Jackson was educated at I.M. Terrell High School[11].
Who did Ronald Shannon Jackson influence?
Ronald Shannon Jackson has been cited as an influence by Living Colour[26].