Jackie Jackson
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| Jackie Jackson | ||
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 Be The One cover
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Sigmund Esco Jackson | |
| Also known as | Sigmund Jackson | |
| Born | May 4, 1951 (age 55) | |
| Origin |  Gary, Indiana, United States |
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| Genre(s) | R&B | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer, musician | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals | |
| Years active | 1968–present | |
| Label(s) | Motown / Sony (2001–2006) | |
| Associated acts |
The Jackson 5 | |
Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson (born May 4, 1951) is an American singer and musician, a former member of The Jackson 5, and the oldest son in the Jackson music family.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Born Sigmund Esco Jackson in Gary, Indiana in 1951, he was given the name "Jackie" by relatives. Aspiring to be a professional baseball player, Jackson forsake that dream when he and his four younger brothers formed the Jackson 5 in 1966. Jackie and his two younger brothers Tito and Jermaine were part of an early incarnation of the group as The Jackson Brothers in 1962.
[edit] The Jackson 5
Following the inclusions of younger brothers Marlon and Michael, the group eventually found success, first as part of the infamous "chitlin' circuit" and then to professional success with Motown Records where the group would score four consecutive number-one hits, including "I Want You Back" and "ABC", songs Jackie assisted a co-lead on alongside Michael and Jermaine. When the group left Motown and changed their name to The Jacksons in 1976, they scored their first hit with "Enjoy Yourself", which also included an assisted solo lead by Jackie. Other Jacksons songs Jackie took part in singing lead on include "Wondering Who" and "Nothin' That Compares 2 U".
[edit] Solo career
Jackie released his solo debut in 1973 to capitalize on the Jackson 5 franchise the same way that younger brothers Jermaine and Michael had done. His self-titled debut failed to generate sales and none of the singles released were hits. Jackie put plans for a solo career on hold until 1989 when he released Be The One shortly after the release of the last Jacksons album, 2300 Jackson Street. Peaking at #89 R&B, the album yielded two R&B hits, "Stay" and "Cruzin". Jackie hasn't released an album since.
[edit] Current years
His last performance was with his five younger brothers during a reunion performance at Madison Square Garden in 2001. Jackson currently lives in California where he runs the record company, Jesco. Artists signed to the label include brother Jermaine and son, rapper DealZ.
[edit] Personal life
Jackie married his first and only wife, Enid Spann, in 1974. They divorced in 1987. He allegedly had a relationship with singer and choreographer Paula Abdul while he was still married, although reports have varied as to actual proof of a relationship. He has two children, including a son who is a rapper and goes by the name DealZ. Jackie is currently single.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo albums
- Jackie Jackson (1973)
- Be the One (1989, #89 R&B)
[edit] Singles
- "Stay" (1989, #39 R&B)
- "Cruzin" (1989, #58 R&B)
[edit] External links
- Jackson 5 France - French site about the J5 and the Jacksons
| The Jackson 5/The Jacksons |
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| Discography • Albums • Singles • Members |
| The Jackson Siblings |
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| Maureen Reillette (Rebbie): 1950 • Sigmund Esco (Jackie): 1951 • Toriano Adaryll (Tito): 1953 • Jermaine La Jaune: 1954 • La Toya Yvonne: 1956 • Marlon David: 1957 • Michael Joseph: 1958 • Steven Randall (Randy): 1961 • Janet Damita Jo: 1966 |
