George Jackson, Co-Writer of 'Old Time Rock and Roll,' Dies at 68

One of the true treasures of the Soul and R&B music world lost his battle with cancer. George Jackson was 68 years old. Having written such Blues classics as “Down Home Blues,” “Cheatin’ In The Next Room” and “Room 224,” his songs spanned the genre’s including his first #1 Pop hit in 1970, “One Bad Apple” by The Osmonds, and Bob Seger’s classic “Old Time Rock ‘N’ Roll.” His discography was a who’s who of recording artists, including Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner and Clarence Carter to name a few.Our deepest condolences go out to George's family and friends.News Coverage:NY Times: George Jackson, Rock Songwriter, Dies at 68http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/16/arts/music/george-jackson-co-writer-of-old-time-rock-and-roll-dies-at-68.html Spin: George Jackson, 'Old Time Rock and Roll' Songwriter, Dies at 68http://www.spin.com/articles/george-jackson-old-time-rock-and-roll-songwriter-dies-68 Spinner: George Jackson Dead: 'Old Time Rock and Roll' Songwriter Dies at 68http://www.spinner.com/2013/04/15/george-jackson-dies/ Ultimate Classic Rock: George Jackson, Co-Writer of ‘Old Time Rock and Roll,’ Dies at 68http://ultimateclassicrock.com/george-jackson-dies-at-68/