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Anthony Jackson, (June 23, 1952) is a Grammy-nominated American electric bass guitar player based in New York City.. Anthony Jackson has been a distinctive voice on the electric bass ever since he entered the scene in New York City. He began learning the piano as a teen before switching to the guitar, and finally picking up the bass after being influenced by legendary Motown bassist James Jamerson (see "Influences" below).. He was a student of Jerry Fisher (guitar), 1964–65, Lawrence "Larry" Lucie (theory), 1969, Pat Martino (theory), 1973. He had live performances in more than 30 countries, and also had more than 3000 recording sessions with more than 500 albums. Jackson's unforgettable throbbing bass introduction for the O'Jays' "For The Love Of Money" (on their classic album "Ship Ahoy") earned him a co-writer's credit on the song alongside Gamble & Huff. ...
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