Jakson Spires
DOB Unknown – March 16, 2005

jakson-spiresJakson Spires was the founding drummer for Southern rock’s Blackfoot.  Formed in 1970, the band had a handful of hit albums during the late ’70s and early ’80s.  Blackfoot went from being the house band at a Gainesville, Florida topless bar in 1970 to opening for the Who in 1979.  Spires either wrote or co-wrote almost every song in the band’s catalog, including hits, “Highway Song” and “Fly Away.”  As a session player, he recorded with the likes of Phil Lynott and Willie Dixon.  Jackson Spires died of a brain aneurysm on March 16, 2005.

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  1. jackson spires, great person! I recall one new year eve. atan hopacon bar in jersey, My step sister marth sickels was dating charley, The came in to party and Jackson destroyed the guys drun set, It was Great!!!!

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