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.

Anthony Jackson, low-end legend who pioneered the concept of the modern six-string bass, dies aged 73

Anthony Jackson, the session legend widely credited with pioneering the six-string bass, has died aged 73. The news has been ...

Legendary bassist Anthony Jackson, pioneer of six-string contrabass, passes away at 73

In 1974, seeking to expand the sonic range of the bass, Jackson conceived the idea for a six-string contrabass guitar ...

Legendary bassist Anthony Jackson who worked with Madonna dies aged 73

Anthony Jackson, a bass player known for his work with icons like Madonna and Roberta Flack, has died aged 73. Tributes for ...

"Rest in Power": Anthony Jackson, six-string bass ace, dies aged 73

Jackson played for stars across the jazz-fusion-pop spectrum, including Buddy Rich, Al Di Meola, Madonna, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack and more ...
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Ex-Van Halen Bassist Michael Anthony Hints That Chickenfoot, His Supergroup with Sammy Hagar, Will Be Releasing New Music Soon

The clip features Anthony sitting in a comfy chair in front of a Christmas tree with his two pet dogs sleeping in his lap. Mikey is holding a drink and wearing an elf hat, complete with fake ears.