michael jackson He was one of the most influential figures in the history of pop music. He burst onto the scene at just six years old as a member of the Jackson Five, and rose to stardom with hits like “ABC” and “I Want You Back.” He began his solo career in 1971 and shot to superstardom with his best-selling album in 1982. thriller — This song (along with his other music) has become a timeless classic, all of which are the basis of modern Broadway shows. MJ: The Musical. rear thriller, Although Michael had many more hits on his own, the foundation of the Jackson Five was laid with his brothers, and many of the others went on to successful careers in their own right.
Coming from a showbiz family, Michael had a particularly strong bond with his brothers, who grew up in a busy musical group. “Well, you can’t do the things other kids do, make friends, have slumber parties, make friends. I never had that. I didn’t have friends when I was little. My brothers were my friends,” he once said. Brainy’s famous quote. Michael passed away in 2009 at the age of 50, but nearly all of his siblings are still alive and carrying on his legacy, as well as their children. prince, Parisand blanketeveryone talks about him a lot.
Now, Michael’s extraordinary life and career is brought to the big screen in a long-awaited biopic. michael— starring his nephew, jafar jacksonin the role of the King of Pop.
Learn more about all of his siblings here.
Maureen Rylett “Levy” Jackson
Joe and Katherine Jackson’s eldest son main She was born in 1950. Although the oldest of her siblings, she wasn’t the first to start performing in public. It wasn’t until the 1970s that she shared the stage with her brothers, when she joined them on stage in Las Vegas. biography. Under the name Levy Jackson, she began her solo career in the 1980s and released her debut album. centipede Released in 1984 featuring the title song of the same name. Notably, her biggest hit to date, “Centipede,” was also written by Michael. Then she was released reaction 1986, and RU Tough Enough In 1988.
she got married in 1968 Nathaniel Brownshe was my childhood sweetheart. Unfortunately, Nathaniel passed away in 2013, but the two had three children together: austin brown He is also a successful musician himself. Austin has performed on songs by major artists such as: jojo and Ariana Grande.
Sigmund Esco “Jackie” Jackson
eldest of the Jackson brothers sigmund (better known as) jackie jackson) was born in 1951. He was one of the founding members of the Jackson Five and one of the band’s lead singers due to his high-pitched tenor singing voice. Jackie later released two solo albums, first a self-titled album in 1973, and a second album in 1989. Be the One. Just recently, he announced a collaboration with a musician Blaze of the title big city after dark He also produced soundtracks for films such as; touch and go and running manaccording to his bio. He remains in the music industry as a producer as well.
Toriano Adaryl “Tito” Jackson
Triano Adaryl Jackson was born on October 15, 1953 in Gary, Indiana. tito jackson He was the third son of the Jackson family. The famous singer and guitarist of the Jackson 5 and later The Jacksons sadly passed away on Sunday, September 15th at the age of 70. entertainment tonightHe suffered an apparent heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.
As detailed in his bio, Tito was encouraged by his father Joe to form a band with his brothers after a performance accident. This launched him into a music career that spanned decades. While his brother pursued a solo career, Tito also ventured into one, performing and touring blues and funk music around the world. He toured notablely with the BB King Blues Band in 2017, 2018, and 2019. Tito has released two solo albums. tito time In 2016, we featured R&B and soul music. Under Your Spell In 2021, we focused on the blues.
Tito continues to perform with the Jacksons, touring with his brothers Jackie and Marlon and their son this summer. Taryll Adlen Jackson.
Earlier this week, while in Munich, Germany, Tito and the Jackson family visited a memorial dedicated to his late brother Michael. “I am deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory, but the legacy we shared. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive,” Tito shared on Facebook.
Tito is survived by three sons—taj, Tariland T.J.They were members of the R&B group 3T, which formed in 1994 and was managed by their father. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren.
his ex-wife Delores “Dee Dee” Maltespassed away in 1994.
Jermaine La Juan Jackson
Catherine gave birth to germaine Although Michael is perhaps the most famous member of the Jackson Five, Jermaine was a major vocal contributor to some of the group’s biggest hits. According to his bio, he controversially left the band in 1976 when his brothers signed with CBS, but remained with Motown Records. He rejoined the band in 1984. Still relatively early in The Jacksons’ career, he released a self-titled solo album in 1972, and has since released numerous albums under his own name, the most recent being his 2012 album. I want you to love me.
latoya yvonne jackson
Jackson’s second daughter latoya Born in May 1956. Like her siblings, she began her career singing backing vocals for the Jackson Five, but was also one of her family’s most outspoken critics. She accused her father of abuse in her 1991 memoir La Toya: I grew up in the Jackson family. via all music. The conflict between LaToya and her family occurred while she was still married to her ex-manager. jack gordon via new york times. LaToya claimed in a 2013 interview that her ex-husband was abusive. HuffPost.
Like her brothers, LaToya also embarked on a solo career outside of the Jackson Five, releasing a self-titled album in 1980. Her latest release was an EP. start over More recently, LaToya was one of the contestants in the first season. masked singervia IMDb, She Was an Alien.
marlon david jackson
marlon and his twin brother brandon Marlon was incredibly close to his younger brother Michael. meanwhile, thriller At the singer’s funeral in 2009, Marlon gave a tearful eulogy, saying Michael was the “soul” of his family. Marlon was a member of the Jackson Five, but released only one solo album, in 1987. baby tonight. Marlon pursued a more business-oriented venture and founded Major Broadcast Cable Network in 1999. This later became the Black Family Channel, which was sold in 2007 due to his career.
brandon jackson
Marlon’s twin, Brandon, died shortly after birth due to respiratory failure. When Michael died, Marlon mentioned Brandon in his eulogy, saying, “I want our brother, my twin brother Brandon, to hug me.”
Stephen Randall “Randy” Jackson
Jackson’s youngest brother randy He was born in 1961 and did not join his brothers, the Jackson Five, until 1971, when he played congas in the band. According to his bio, he became an official member in 1976 when the group left Motown and went to CBS. He formed a band called Randy and the Gypsies, which released a self-titled album in 1989, but later disbanded. Randy remained in the industry after the Jacksons disbanded, but primarily worked on the business side. He co-founded Total Multi-Media Inc. in 1990 to advance education and entertainment technology. He also acquired Modern Records in 1998 and became its president. In 2018, he co-founded Rhythm Nation Records with his sister. Janet According to his website, this focused on independent releases.
janet damita jo jackson
Jackson’s youngest brother, Janetborn in 1966. Aside from Michael, she may be the best known of her siblings. She released several popular albums in the 1980s and 90s. control, Rhythm Nation 1814and Janetnow considered a classic. She has continued to release music consistently over the years, with her last album being unbreakable In 2015.
In her 2021 documentary series, janet jackson His passionate defense of his brother against sexual assault charges has reignited debate about the controversial case. She claimed: “My brother would never do something like that. But I’m still guilty, because that’s what they call it?” Janet also expressed her firm belief in his innocence, saying, “I could never see him commit a crime like that. I know my brother. He didn’t feel that way.”
On social media, the “Go Deep” singer is remembering his brother with sweet throwback photos that show their deep bond and close relationship. On the 13th anniversary of his death in 2022, she shared a sweet photo of the two of them in their 20s, seemingly posing on the balcony of a hotel or building. No caption was needed as she left a white heart as a caption and sent him love above. LaToya Jackson posted a similar sentiment on the eighth anniversary of his death, writing, “We all love and miss you.”
In January 2022, Janet appeared in a high-profile documentary series. janet jacksondetailed about her life, career, and challenges. The series was well received by both fans and critics. In 2023, Janet embarks on the Together Again Tour, her first major tour in over 10 years. This tour celebrated her vast catalog of hits and connected her with fans around the world.
Joe Bonnie Jackson
In addition to his brother, Michael also had a half-sister. Joe Bonney, Joe was dating a woman with whom he had an affair. Cheryl Terrell Jo Bonnie is technically Michael’s half-sister, but she revealed in a 2018 interview that she didn’t have a strong relationship with the Jackson family. daily mailThere, she claimed, she was never fully accepted because she was “hidden” and “kept in the dark.” “I met every last one of them, but for some reason there was always something that kept them from accepting me and getting closer to me,” she said at the time. “Of course there were displays of affection when I was around them, but when I was gone, they never called me to ask how I was or how my daughter was doing. It was upsetting and really hurt and I still feel rejected.”
