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Jackie Jackson
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.
Biography
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. Jackie and his two younger brothers Tito and Jermaine were part of an early incarnation of the group as ''The Jackson Brothers'' in 1964.
The Jackson Five
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 their first hit with "Enjoy Yourself", which also included an assisted solo lead by Jackie. Jackie took lead in "Hum Along And Dance". Other Jacksons songs Jackie took part in singing lead on include "Wondering Who" and "It's Alright", as well as "Wait" and "Torture".
Current years
His last performance was with his five younger brothers during a reunion performance at Madison Square Garden in 2001. Jackie currently lives in California where he runs the record company, Jesco. Artists signed to the label include rapper Mike Street from the Long Island, New York group Emstate, and his son, rapper DealZ who released a first "mixtape" in Aug 2007.
Jackie is also working with some of his brothers on a reunion album for the Jackson 5. No release date is known at the moment.He also performed in the 30th Anniversary.
Personal life
Jackie married his first and only wife, Enid Spann, in 1976 at the age of 25. 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 - daughter Brandi, and Sigmund "Siggy" (who is a rapper and goes by the name DealZ).
Discography
The Jackson 5
Solo albums
*''Jackie Jackson'' (1973)
*''Be the One'' (1989, #89 R&B)
Singles
*"Stay" (1989, #39 R&B)
*"Cruzin" (1989, #58 R&B)
Category:Jackson family
Category:Jackson 5 members
Category:African American singers
Category:African American musicians
Category:American pop singers
Category:Motown Records artists
Category:Epic Records artists
Category:American rhythm and blues musicians
Category:American soul musicians
Category:1951 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from Gary, Indiana
Source: Wikipedia