Al Jackson

(b. 27 Nov. 1935,, d. 1 Oct. 1975)

Booker T. and the MG’s 

A session drummer at Stax, in Memphis, TN, Al Jackson as part of the MG’s also backed Otis Redding, The Ventures, and Al Green.  The MG’s hit in 1962 with Green Onions.  In 1975 he was shot by intruder into his house.