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Anthony Jackson Dies: Legendary Bassist Was 73

Anthony Jackson, the legendary bassist known for pioneering the six-string “contrabass guitar” that revolutionized the role of the bass guitar in music, has died. He was 73. According to Guitar World, ...
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Anthony Jackson, Master of the Electric Bass, Is Dead at 73

Besides his work with pop stars and jazz greats, he is credited with helping to invent the six-string contrabass guitar. Fernando Trueba PC (Spain) & Cinétéve (France)Credit... Supported by By Alex ...