Biography
Who is Jackie Jackson?
Early life and real name
Born Sigmund Esco Jackson in Gary, Indiana, he arrived on May 4, 1951. His mother, Katherine, played several instruments including clarinet and piano. His father, Joe, worked at a steel mill and performed in a band. The family lived in a two-bedroom home in the industrial city. His grandfather, Samuel, gave him the nickname Jackie. He had many siblings, including Michael, Tito, and Janet. Before music, he considered a future in professional baseball.
Joe Jackson formed the initial singing group with his sons. After discovering Michael could sing well, Joe organized them into the Jackson 5. They rehearsed constantly after school. Jackie credits his mother for the existence of the group. The brothers signed with Motown in 1968.
Career with the Jackson 5
Jackie provided a high tenor voice for the group. He sang on hits like I Want You Back and ABC. When the group moved to CBS Records in 1976 and became the Jacksons, his role expanded. He began writing songs and adding lead vocals. He co-wrote the 1981 hit Can You Feel It with Michael.
During the Epic years, his vocal style shifted to a lower tenor range. He took on more lead singing duties as Michael focused on solo projects. On the 1984 album Victory, he sang lead on Wait and wrote the song Torture. He suffered a knee injury before the Victory Tour but recovered to perform during the Los Angeles shows in late 1984.
Solo work and business ventures
After the Jackson 5 era, Jackie worked on various musical ventures. He released a self-titled solo album in 1973. Later, he signed with Polydor and released Be the One in 1989. In 1987, he reunited with brothers Randy, Tito, and Jermaine to record Time Out for the Burglar. He also worked on the 1989 album 2300 Jackson Street.
In 2002, he established his own record companies, Jesco Records and Futurist Entertainment, while living in Las Vegas. He executive produced the reality series The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty in 2009. He also toured with his brothers in 2012. Beyond music, he co-founded a sustainable furniture company called Hayvenhurst. In 2025, he performed at the Reform UK Party Conference.
Personal life and family
Jackie Jackson has been married three times. His first marriage was to Enid Arden Spann, which lasted for several years. They had two children together named Sigmund Jr. And Brandi. Enid passed away in 1997.
In 2001, he married Victoria Triggs, though they later divorced. He married Emily Besselink in 2012. The couple had twin boys named River T Jackson and Jaylen Milan Jackson in 2013.
Birthday and age
Jackie Jackson was born on May 4, 1951, which makes Jackie 75 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Jackie shares the date with 24 other famous people.
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