Al Jackson Jr.
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Albert J. Jackson Jr. was an American drummer, producer, and songwriter. He was a founding member of Booker T. & the M.G.'s, a group of session musicians who worked for Stax Records and produced their
Jackson in 1967
Thrilla in Manila
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Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III, billed as the Thrilla in Manila, was the third and final boxing match between undisputed champion Muhammad Ali, and former champion Joe Frazier, for the undisputed he
Al Jackson Jr.
…30, 1975, Jackson was scheduled to fly from Memphis to Detroit, to produce a Major Lance session, but he delayed the session so he could watch the "Thrilla in Manila" on the big screen at the Mid-South Coliseum. After the fight, Jackson returned to the home he shared with his estranged wife, Barbara Jackson. That…
Poster advertising the match, featuring artwork by LeRoy Neiman.
Ali and Frazier in a promotional shot for their prior fight, Super Fight II in New York City
Araneta Coliseum
Ali after the fight