Jackie Jackson
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| Jackie Jackson | |
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| Birth name | Sigmund Esco Jackson |
| Also known as | Sigmund Jackson, Jackie Jackson |
| Born | May 4, 1951 Gary, Indiana, United States |
| Genre(s) | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, dancer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1967–1989 |
| Label(s) | Motown, Epic |
| Associated acts | The Jackson 5 |
Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson (born May 4, 1951) is an African American singer and musician, a former member of The Jackson 5, and the second child in the Jackson 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 forsook that dream when he and his four younger brothers formed the Jackson 5 in 1966. His older sister Rebbie didn't take part. Jackie and his two younger brothers Tito and Jermaine were part of an early incarnation of the group as The Jackson Brothers in 1964.
[edit] The Jackson Five
Jackie's role in the Jackson 5 was as the high tenor singer opposite the lead vocals of Michael and Jermaine. His voice can be heard in the finale of I Want You Back singing the lines "Forget what happened then" and "Spare me of this cost". During live performances, he stood beside Michael and Marlon, providing backing vocals and occasionally playing the tambourine. Amid the most successful years for the group, Jackie recorded his first solo album: the self titled "Jackie Jackson". Consisting of ballads in typical Motown fashion, the album showcased Jackie's now familiar high tenor singing style. However, due to lack of marketing interest from Motown, the album did not chart or reach a large audience. As a member of the Jackson 5, Jackie continued to see success throughout the early to mid 1970's.
[edit] The Jacksons
In 1975 The Jackson 5 became "The Jacksons" when they moved from Motown to CBS. CBS offered the brothers the creative control Motown did not. Along with the move came the addition of younger brother Randy and the departure of Jermaine (who stayed with Motown as a solo artist). With the change in lineup and creative freedom Jackie took a more active role in the group: filling Jermaine's shoes as a lead singer alongside Michael and writing original material for the first time. During these years Jackie also dropped the high tenor voice he was known for and sang in a more natural and soulful style. The first two albums as The Jacksons were not as successful as their past Jackson 5 releases, even with a syndicated TV show to promote them. However The Jacksons 1978 album Destiny put them back into the charts with the hit single Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground). Two years later The Jacksons followed up Destiny with another successful album Triumph, featuring Jackie's first solo song in the group Wondering Who as well as co-writing the single Can You Feel It. In 1984 the brothers released Victory, which saw the return of Jermaine and a more limited contribution from now-superstar Michael. Again Jackie took the lead with the song Wait as well as writing the single, "Torture". Victory became a hugely successful album and tour. In the years that followed the brothers would go their separate ways after recording a final album in 1989, 2300 Jackson Street. Michael and Marlon were very distant from the album leaving Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Randy to record and promote 2300 Jackson Street as a four-piece. In the same year Jackie released his second solo album Be the One. Although a bigger success than his previous Motown release, Be the One still failed to reach a large audience. Jackie did not reunite with his brothers again until 2001 when he took part in the Michael Jackson's 30th Anniversary show.
[edit] Current years
Jackie currently lives in California where he runs the record company, Jesco. Artists signed to the label include rapper Mike Street and Jackie's own son "Siggy" (aka DealZ), who released his first mixtape in August 2007.
[edit] Personal life
Jackie married Enid Spann (died 20 December 1997) in November 1974 at the age of 23. They divorced in 1987. He has two children - daughter Brandi (adopted), and Sigmund "Siggy", who performs under the name DealZ.
[edit] Discography
[edit] The Jackson 5
[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)
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