RIP Tali "Icepack" Jackson

[Keni]

It’s my sad time to post this info.

An amazing musician and one of my lifelong best friends passed away in Florida yesterday.

He was a long time Cakewalk/Sonar user with many performances credits as a drummer with musicians all over the world.

 I’m too shaken right now to do this justice. Maybe the last website I built for him is still running?

Try http://www.icepackrecords.com and maybe lucky?

There is a pic of him on a page on my website at http://www.dspacer.com on the Artist page. The link on that page appears defunct. Sorry.

Forgive me for not posting better/more comprehensive info. I will do my best to post more.

We were just artwork and paperwork away from releasing his new album

Let’s see if I can post the pic here?

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Edited February 28, 2024 by Keni

[Keni]

3 minutes ago, pwal³ said:

sorry for your loss friend x

Thanks pwal!

This will be more difficult to sink in for me I'm sure.

We played in bands together, built studios, and recorded music together for near 5 decades.

He was a good man!

[Keni]

7 minutes ago, pwal³ said:

time will help somewhat but you will always have those memories x

Thanks pwal... as well as many recordings!

[henkejs]

Sorry to hear the sad news, Keni.

[Cookie Jarvis]

Condolences Keni

Bill

[Keni]

4 minutes ago, Cookie Jarvis said:

Condolences Keni

Bill

Thanks Bill.

It doesn’t feel real yet. We were artwork and filing fees from releasing his new (3rd solo) album. I’ve still got all that on my brain feeling as current work in progress.

First 2 albums recorded by him with Sonar (Gibson era).

New (3rd) album recorded with CbB.

1st and 3rd mixed by me using same.

2nd album mixing happened while I was in the middle of losing my home/studio so he found help elsewhere. Came out great there too!

After spending more than 50 years of entwined life with someone...

[Keni]

1 hour ago, henkejs said:

Sorry to hear the sad news, Keni.

Thanks henkejs!

[Old Joad]

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[Keni]

18 minutes ago, Old Joad said:

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Thanks Old Joad!

[treesha]

Condolences. The loss of a close musician friend and collaborator hurts in a special place. Take care

[Leadfoot]

I'm very sorry for your loss Keni. Sounds like you guys had a lot of good memories. 

[Keni]

2 hours ago, treesha said:

Condolences. The loss of a close musician friend and collaborator hurts in a special place. Take care

Thanks treesha...

Very true!

[Keni]

2 hours ago, Leadfoot said:

I'm very sorry for your loss Keni. Sounds like you guys had a lot of good memories. 

Thanks Leadfoot... Yes. More than I can count!

[craigb]

Sorry to hear about this!  It's always hardest on those who "survived!"

[Keni]

6 hours ago, craigb said:

Sorry to hear about this!  It's always hardest on those who "survived!"

Thanks craig!

[57Gregy]

Losing any friend is tough. Losing a long-time musical collaborator and friend must be especially hard. RIP.

[Keni]

46 minutes ago, 57Gregy said:

Losing any friend is tough. Losing a long-time musical collaborator and friend must be especially hard. RIP.

Very true! Thanks Gregy!

[msxxxx]

On 2/28/2024 at 1:01 PM, Keni said:

Thanks Leadfoot... Yes. More than I can count!

Hey Keni, it’s been over 35 years, we played in the reggae refugees .
Lost track of you and Tali long ago . So sad to hear this news.

I’m still in the Bay Area, playing a lot.

All the best,

. . . Mike S.

[Keni]

4 hours ago, msxxxx said:

Hey Keni, it’s been over 35 years, we played in the reggae refugees .
Lost track of you and Tali long ago . So sad to hear this news.

I’m still in the Bay Area, playing a lot.

All the best,

. . . Mike S.

Wow!

Mike!

Thrilled to hear from you. We've all been searching for you with no luck. Now down to Stuarto and me.

Glad to hear you're still playing. And still in California.

I'm way north in Mendocino. Let's have a pm so we can exchange contact info!