William Jackson

William Jackson helped establish the group Ossian more than 25 years ago before moving on to a solo career as a composer and recording artist. He recorded half-a-dozen solo albums and contributed to another eight as a member of Ossian. Early in 1999, the noted Scottish multi-instrumentalist won a competition whose aim was to discover his country's new anthem. Jackson's "Land of Light" clinched it, and the song appeared on a CD a few months later. It was also featured during the Queen Mother's birthday celebration that summer, marking the 100th anniversary of her birth. His oth...