Herman Jackson (backbeatinc@yahoo.com) is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jackson is a master percussionist and a Professor of Music at Southern University. He received his education in the public school system of Baton Rouge. He continued his education at Southern University majoring in Jazz Studies under the direction of Mr. Alvin Batiste and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music.

Jackson has performed and/or recorded with BB King throughout the 80s until his last performance before his passing. Also, Al Green, Chuck Berry, Eartha Kitt, Clark Terry and many more. He is the recipient of the Delta Pearl Award, Lin Artistic Achievement Award, and the Greater Baton Rouge Arts Council Award of Excellence.