Joe Jackson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Joe Jackson
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Joseph Walter Jackson
July 26, 1928 Fountain Hill, Arkansas, U.S.
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| Died | June 27, 2018 (aged 89) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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| Cause of death | Pancreatic cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Talent manager |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Scruse (m. 1949) |
| Children | 11, See below |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Jackson (1893–1993) Crystal Lee King (1907–1999) |
| Relatives | Israel Nero Jackson (1838-1934) (grandfather) Jack July Jackson (1803-1908) (great-grandfather) |
Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson (July 26, 1928 – June 27, 2018) was an American talent manager. A talent manager helps artists like musicians and actors with their careers. Joe Jackson was the father of the famous Jackson family of musicians. His most famous son was Michael Jackson. His most famous daughter was Janet Jackson.
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Early Life of Joe Jackson
Joseph Walter Jackson was born in Fountain Hill, Arkansas. He was the oldest child of Samuel Jackson and Crystal Lee King. Joe grew up in East Chicago, Indiana and later in Gary, Indiana. In 1949, he married Katherine Jackson.
Joe Jackson's Career in Music
In 1963, Joe's sons, Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, started a music group called The Jackson Brothers. Joe became their manager, helping them with their music careers. Later, the band changed its name to The Jackson 5. They became very successful and famous.
Joe Jackson also managed the careers of his other children, including Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, as they became solo artists. In 1979, Michael Jackson decided to manage his own career. The other brothers also made this choice in 1983.
In 2002, Joe Jackson was honored for his work. He was given a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the Best Entertainment Manager of All Time. This award recognized his important role in the music industry.
Joe Jackson's Family
Joe and Katherine Jackson had ten children together. They created one of the most famous musical families in the world.
Children of Joe Jackson
- Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson (born May 29, 1950)
- Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson (born May 4, 1951)
- Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson (born October 15, 1953)
- Jermaine La Jaune Jackson (born December 11, 1954)
- La Toya Yvonne Jackson (born May 29, 1956)
- Marlon David Jackson (born March 12, 1957)
- Brandon Jackson (March 12, 1957 – March 12, 1957)
- Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
- Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson (born October 29, 1961)
- Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966)
Joe Jackson also had another daughter, Johvonnie, who was born in 1974.
Later Life and Passing
In November 2012, Joe Jackson had a stroke, which is a serious medical event that affects the brain. In July 2015, he had another stroke and heart problems while celebrating his birthday in Brazil. This stroke caused him to temporarily lose his eyesight.
On June 23, 2018, it was reported that Joe Jackson was in the hospital in Las Vegas. He was in the final stages of pancreatic cancer, a serious illness. He passed away from the disease on June 27, 2018, at the age of 89.
See also
In Spanish: Joe Jackson para niños
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Joe Jackson in 2007.
