Memphis Horns Icon Wayne Jackson Dead At 74
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(The Blues) Wayne Jackson of the iconic Memphis Horns has died at the age of 74. The trumpeter is reported to have passed away at a hospital in Memphis after suffering heart failure. Together with late saxophonist Andrew Love and earlier collaborators, he appeared on dozens of classic recordings by Stax Records, and amassed more than 50 No.1 hits through his career. The Horns won a lifetime achievement Grammy in 2012 for their work with Elvis Presley, Sam And Dave, Otis Reeding, Neil Diamond, Isaac Hayes, Stephen Stills and many others. In later years they recorded with Sting, Peter Gabriel, Joe Cocker, Rod Stewart, Jack White, U2 and more, and appeared on five albums by the Robert Cray Band. Read more here. The Blues Magazine is an official news provider for antiMusic.com. |
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