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Revision as of 18:54, 2 June 2006 by 69.196.21.5 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)The Jacksons are an American family from Gary, Indiana, whose members are among the most successful and influential figures in modern popular music. Sales clerk/housewife Katherine Jackson and steel mill worker Joseph Jackson (ex-member of an R&B band called "The Falcons" band with brother Luther) raised their nine children in a two bedroom house under strict Jehovah's Witness rules. Well-known for being strict, Joseph Jackson has later been accused by his children for abuse.
- Maureen Reilette "Rebbie" Jackson (born May 29, 1950)
- Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson (born May 4, 1951)
- Tariano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson (born October 15, 1953)
- Jermaine La Juane Jackson (born December 11, 1954)
- LaToya Yvonne Jackson (born May 29, 1956)
- Twins Marlon David and Brandon Jackson (born March 12, 1957; Brandon was stillborn)
- Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958)
- Steven Randall Jackson (born October 30, 1961)
- Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966)
Each Jackson child found some level of popular success in the R&B, pop, and blues musical scenes. The five oldest brothers in the Jackson family each served tenures in an R&B/soul band known as The Jackson 5, which was the best-selling act on Motown during the early 1970s. After 1976, when youngest brother Randy (Steven Randall) replaced Jermaine, the band became known as the The Jacksons. Michael and Jermaine went on to have significant success as solo performers, with Michael becoming the most successful solo performer in popular music history. Rebbie and LaToya Jackson enjoyed brief periods of modest musical success, while Janet went on to become the ninth most successful solo performer in popular music history.
Trivia
1984 was the only year that all nine Jackson siblings had albums on the market. In addition to The Jacksons' Victory album & tour, Reebie's Centipede album yielded a top 5 R&B hit with its title track, while Latoya's Heart Don't Lie and Janet's sophomore effort Dream Street, failed to produce any hits.
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