# Jackie Jackson, legendary Jamaican bass guitarist, dies at 79 - Jamaica Observer

> Clifton “Jackie” Jackson, the legendary bass guitarist who played on countless hit songs by artistes such as Toots And The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff and Paul Simon, died in Montego Bay on Wednesday.

- Published: 2026-09-23T23:32:15.834Z
- Updated: 2026-09-24T20:32:15.384Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Alton Ellis, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Central Kingston, Clifton “Jackie” Jackson, Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, Desmond Dekker, Funky Kingston, Jackie Jackson, Jimmy Cliff, Ken Boothe, Leslie Kong, Montego Bay

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- 2026-09-23T23:32:15.834Z - Jamaica Observer: [Jackie Jackson, legendary Jamaican bass guitarist, dies at 79 - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/23/jackie-jackson-legendary-jamaican-bass-guitarist-dies-79/)
- 2026-09-24T20:32:15.384Z - Jamaica Observer: [Burchell salutes life and legacy of Reggae bass great Jackie Jackson - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/24/burchell-salutes-life-legacy-reggae-bass-great-jackie-jackson/)

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