Woodrow Wilson Jackson III, born in 1970 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, is an American composer and session musician recognized for his influential work in video game music. After early studies at Virginia State University and playing in bands, he relocated to Los Angeles, joining Friends of Dean Martinez and becoming a sought-after session musician for film soundtracks such as Ocean's Twelve and The Devil Wears Prada. Jackson is best known for composing music for Rockstar Games titles, including Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire, Grand Theft Auto V, and Red Dead Redemption 2, blending cinematic influences with innovative sound design. He owns Electro-Vox Recording Studios in Los Angeles, is a collector of vintage instruments, and has earned numerous industry awards for his distinctive contributions to game audio.