Jackie Jackson facts for kids
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Jackie Jackson
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Sigmund Esco Jackson
May 4, 1951 Gary, Indiana, U.S.
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| Years active | 1962–present |
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Enid Adren Spann
(m. 1974; div. 1987)Victoria Triggs
(m. 2001; div. 2007)Emily Jackson
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| Children | 4 |
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Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson, born on May 4, 1951, is an American singer and songwriter. He is famous for being a founding member of The Jackson 5, a very popular music group. Jackie is the only member who has been with the group from the very beginning until now. Because of his work with The Jackson 5, he was honored and added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Jackie is the second oldest child in the famous Jackson family and the oldest of the Jackson brothers.
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Early Life and Family
Jackie Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, on May 4, 1951. This was also his mother Katherine's 21st birthday! His grandfather, Samuel Jackson, gave him the nickname Jackie.
Jackie grew up in a small house in Gary, Indiana, with his many siblings. His brothers and sisters include Michael, Marlon, Tito, Jermaine, Randy, Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet. Gary is a city known for its steel industry.
His father, Joseph "Joe" Jackson, worked at a steel mill. At night, he played in an R&B band called the Falcons. Jackie's mother, Katherine, played the clarinet, cello, and piano. She was a big inspiration for the family's musical journey.
How The Jackson 5 Started
Joe Jackson started a singing group with Jackie and his brothers Tito and Jermaine. Later, younger brothers Marlon and Michael joined in, playing different musical instruments.
By 1964, their mother Katherine noticed that Michael had an amazing singing voice. So, Joe made Michael the lead singer, and the group became The Jackson 5. The brothers practiced every day after school. This kept them busy and helped them develop their incredible talent. Joe believed their music could help them leave Gary and achieve great things. Jackie often says that his mother was key to The Jackson 5's success. She even sang harmonies with the brothers during their practices.
Within two years, the group became professional. They signed with Motown Records in 1968. Before they signed, Jackie actually wanted to become a professional baseball player!
Music Career
The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons
Jackie had a high singing voice, known as a tenor. His voice was naturally the highest and lightest among his brothers. He sang short lead parts in some of The Jackson 5's biggest hits. These included "I Want You Back" and "ABC".
In 1976, The Jackson 5 left Motown and signed with CBS Records. They changed their name to The Jacksons. At this time, Jackie started singing more lead parts and writing more songs. He sang lead alongside Michael on their hit song "Enjoy Yourself". Jackie also helped write songs for six of the group's albums with Epic Records. His voice became a bit lower during these years.
One of his most successful songs was "Can You Feel It". He wrote this song with Michael, and it became a huge international hit in 1981. As Michael started his solo career, Jackie took on more lead vocals. On their 1984 album Victory, Jackie sang lead on the song "Wait". He also wrote the song "Torture".
Before The Jacksons' Victory Tour in 1984, Jackie hurt his knee during rehearsals. He recovered well enough to perform in the last shows in Los Angeles in December 1984. After this tour, Michael announced he was leaving the group. In early 1985, Marlon also left. Jackie, Tito, and Randy continued working as musicians and producers.
In 1987, Jackie, Randy, Tito, and Jermaine reunited. They recorded "Time Out for the Burglar," which was the theme song for the film Burglar. The song was a small hit in the US and did even better in Belgium. The Jacksons also sang backup vocals for a song on Tramaine Hawkins's 1987 album Freedom.
In late 1988, The Jacksons recorded their last album, 2300 Jackson Street. Jackie and Jermaine shared lead vocals on many songs. After this album, each brother started working on their own projects. In 2001, Jackie and his brothers performed with Michael again. This was for Michael's 30th-anniversary special at Madison Square Garden.
Solo Music
Jackie released his first solo album, Jackie Jackson, in 1973. Later, in 1989, he released his second solo album, Be the One. This album was a minor hit on the R&B charts. The song "Stay" from the album was a Top 40 R&B hit.
Later Work and Projects
In 2002, Jackie moved to Las Vegas. There, he started two record companies: Jesco Records and Futurist Entertainment. His son, Sigmund, Jr., who is known as DEALZ, released music on Jesco in 2007.
In 2009, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon starred in a TV show called The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. Jackie was an executive producer for this show. In 2012, the four brothers went on their first tour together since the "Victory" tour in 1984. This tour was called the Unity Tour.
More recently, in 2017, Jackie signed a music group called "Gold Lemonade" to his label, Critically Amused. He also signed a St. Lucian artist named D.B.L. Jackie had known D.B.L. since he was a child performer and helped guide his career. He even introduced D.B.L. to his brother, Michael Jackson.
Personal Life
Jackie Jackson has been married three times and has four children. He married his first wife, Enid Arden Spann, in 1974. They had two children together. Enid passed away in 1997.
In 2001, Jackie married his second wife, Victoria Triggs. They later divorced. Jackie married his third wife, Emily Besselink, in 2012. They have twin boys together.
Discography
Studio Albums
- Jackie Jackson (1973)
- Be the One (1989)
Singles
- "Thanks to You" (1973)
- "Cruzin'" (1989)
- "Stay" (1989)
- "We Know What's Going On" (2010)
- "That's How I Feel" (with DealZ and Jermaine Jackson) (2011)
See also
In Spanish: Jackie Jackson para niños
