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Aug 22, 2015 · Gifted drummer Spires was known as “Thunderfoot” by his close friends, reference for his Native American roots and powerful drumming style. In 2004, Blackfoot was got back together again, this time with their original members, Greg Walker, Charlie Hargrett along with Jakson Spires.
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Mar 16, 2005 · March 16, 2005. BLACKFOOT drummer Jakson Spires passed away this morning from a brain aneurysm in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Spires, a founding member of BLACKFOOT, wrote or co-wrote nearly every ...
Mar 16, 2005 · Jakson W. Spires. Jakson W. Spires, 53, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005, from a brain aneurysm, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Fort Pierce. He was born in Jacksonville and lived in Fort Pierce for three years, coming from Raleigh, N.C. He was a musician, songwriter and professional drummer with the bands Blackfoot and...
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Jul 5, 2016 · So Jakson came up with Blackfoot, because of his Native American heritage.” Both drummer Jakson “Thunderfoot” Spires and Greg T. Walker were Native Americans, so the name seemed appropriate. It should be pointed out, however, that no one in the band is an actual Blackfoot Indian. “No, Jakson was Cheyenne, Cherokee, and French,” Greg says.
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Apr 27, 2005 · A memorial will be held Sunday, May 1 beginning at 2:30 at The Millennium Club, 210 S. First St., Ann Arbor featuring Terry Lee & The Intimidators, The Jim Tate Band, Drivin' Sideways and Southern Rock All Stars. Come celebrate Jakson's life with the bands and musicians he played with. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rock Drummer Jakson ‘Thunderfoot’ Spires Dies At 53. (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — Jakson “Thunderfood Spires, drummer for the Southern Rock All-Stars and Blackfoot, passed away Wednesday morning, March 16th, from a brain aneurysm in Ft Pierce, Florida, at the age of 53. Mr. Spires was a drummer and songwriter for Blackfoot, which he ...
