Jackson Tarver Jr. was born on 14 April 1941 in Macon, Georgia, USA. He was married to Harriet Lester Tarver and Loretta Thometz Tarver. He died on 29 August 2015 in Georgia, USA.
After a successful law career, became involved in the music industry as a manager and promoter for 40 years. Helped develop the original Underground Atlanta. Was owner of Muhlenbrink's Saloon, the Great Southeast Music Hall and The Old Post Office on Hilton Head Island.