Johnny Porter Jackson (March 3, 1951 – March 1, 2006) was an American drummer, noted for being the drummer for

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from their early

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days until the end of their famed career at

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Career

The label promoted Jackson and keyboardist Ronnie Rancifer as the cousins of

The Jackson Five The Jackson 5 (sometimes stylized as the Jackson 5ive, also known as the Jacksons) are an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, and for most o ...

, however neither Ronnie Rancifer nor Johnny Jackson are actually related to the Jacksons. On March 1, 2006, Jackson died at a home in Gary after being stabbed by his girlfriend, Yolanda Davis, following a quarrel. Davis was later pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 2 years in prison.
2 years For Woman Who Fatally Stabbed Drummer

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