Bill Jackson is an Australian folk singer-songwriter who has been active since the early 1960s. He is best known for his traditional folk songs and ballads, which often draw on Australian history and culture. Jackson has released over 20 albums, including "The Wayside Ballads" series, which features traditional folk songs from around the world. He has also toured extensively throughout Australia and internationally, and has performed at major folk festivals such as the National Folk Festival and the Port Fairy Folk Festival.