Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr.
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Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr. (May 13, 1920 – January 30, 2000) was an American radio disc jockey and actor. He attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, from 1940 to 1942, earning a bachelor's degree in science. He is regarded as the father of the Black appeal radio format.
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Born | Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr.[1] (1920-05-13)May 13, 1920 Chicago, U.S. |
Died | January 30, 2000(2000-01-30) (aged 79) |
Education | B.A. Science (1942) |
Alma mater | Lincoln University |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Disc Jockey, Rapper |
Notable credit | The Family Affair Black Radio Announcers Convention |
To his peers in radio his nickname was “Jockey Jack,” and he achieved renown for his annual Black radio convention, where he was known as Jack the Rapper,[2] for an all-inclusive Black/urban music showcase and convention.[3] He is listed in the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.[4] In 1989, he was inducted into the Black Radio Hall of Fame.[5]