Jackson Brothers

Jackson Brothers Wilfred Jackson 1920; Gary, IN Harold George Hack Jackson 1924; Gary, IN Billy Jackson 1929; Gary, IN Brother swing group active in Los Angeles in 1949–1957 and led by oldest brother Wilfred. Their “We’re Gonna Rock This Joint” (1952, RCA Victor 20–5004) is considered an example of proto–rock ’n’ roll. Their success was dampened by a 1953 bandstand arrest of then-vocalist Billy Henderson for drug possession. Brothers Harold “George Hack” and Billy later were members of the…