John Jackson Guitarist and Grave Digger
Title
John Jackson Guitarist and Grave Digger
Description
John Jackson’s guitar playing talent was discovered in Fairfax County. His music was a combination of blues, country, and ragtime. He cut an album and joined the Blues Festival circuit. He performed at the White House and toured parts of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. At the same time, he continued his job as a grave digger in Vienna.
Source
John Jackson, 77, Guitarist and singer in Piedmont Style
By Jon Pareles The New York Times January 29,2002 Section B page 9
YouTube videos of performances: Digging the Blues and Steamboat Whistle, etc.
By Jon Pareles The New York Times January 29,2002 Section B page 9
YouTube videos of performances: Digging the Blues and Steamboat Whistle, etc.
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Citation
“John Jackson Guitarist and Grave Digger,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/395.