Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr.

Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr.
Born
Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr.

(1920-05-13)May 13, 1920
Chicago, U.S.
DiedJanuary 30, 2000(2000-01-30) (aged 79)
EducationB.A. Science (1942)
Alma materLincoln University
Occupation(s)Actor, Disc Jockey, Rapper
Notable creditThe Family Affair Black Radio Announcers Convention

Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr. (May 13, 1920 – January 30, 2000) was an American radio disc jockey and actor. He is regarded as the father of the Black appeal radio format.

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, for an all-inclusive Black/urban music showcase and convention. He is listed in the Nevada Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. In 1989, he was inducted into the Black Radio Hall of Fame.