Jermaine La Jaune Jackson is a member of the Jackson family and an American singer. Jermaine was The Jackson 5’s second vocalist. (1)
Facts About Jermaine Jackson
| Nationality | American |
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| Estimate Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Religion | Jehovah’s Witness |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Birthplace | Gary, Indiana |
| Birthday | December 11, 1954 |
Jermaine Jackson's Appearance (Height, Hair, Eyes & More)
| Height | 6 ft 9 in 1.93 m |
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| Weight | 203 pounds 93 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Fit |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Jermaine Jackson's Early Life
Jermaine was born on December 11, 1954, at St Mary’s Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana, following in the footsteps of his brother Tito Jackson. He is Joseph and Katherine Jackson’s fourth child. Brandon Marlon’s twin died after birth. Joe, the father, had musical ambitions, playing guitar with his brother Luther in an R&B band called The Falcons, and Katherine, the mother, was a passionate pianist and singer. Because of their large family and limited resources, Katherine became a housewife, and Joe worked as a steel mill employee at nearby Inland Steel Company in East Chicago, Indiana, where they resided before moving
g to Gary in 1950.
Jermaine and his brothers, Tito and Jackie, sneakily continued practicing their own music using their fat guitars while singing harmonies with them. In contrast, their father worked long hours as a crane operator, Katherine. Jermaine became the original lead singer while playing bass for the Jackson Brothers, an earlier incarnation of the Jackson 5, until 1 when younger brother Michael began singing the lead. When Joe realized his sons’ potential, he began rehearsing them under a strict regimen, seeing their talent as a way out of Gary. Over the years, Jermaine would continue to provide some leads. (3)
Jermaine Jackson's Education
Jermaine’s academic accomplishments pique the interest of his ardent fans. What was Jermaine’s personality like before he became famous? Jermaine has chosen to keep his educational background hidden. His public persona oozes confidence and knowledge. His charming public image and qualities, as demonstrated by his acting talent, have greatly helped his academic success. Jermaine’s educational records and other academic information are unknown. Jermaine attended Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, and graduated in 1973.
Jermaine Jackson's Relationships and Family Life
Jackson has seven children and has been married and divorced three times. His first marriage lasted from December 15, 1973, to 1988 to Motown founder Berry Gordy’s daughter, Hazel Gordy. He and Hazel have three children. Autumn Joi Jackson is the wife of producer Narinder Singh. Jermaine Jermaine Jackson From 1986 to 1993, Jackson was in a relationship with Margaret Maldonado. They have two sons, Jeremy Maldonado Jackson, and Christopher Maldonado Jackson.
Michael Jourdynn Jackson Marike Le Roux is Jourdynn’s husband. He began dating Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza while she was dating his younger brother Randy, with whom she had two children. On March 18, 1995, he married Oaziaza, which lasted until May 19, 2003. They have two children. Jackson met Halima Rashid in January 2004 while waiting in line at Starbucks. Halima proposed to her in March 2004, and they married five months later in a mosque in Los Angeles. Rashid was arrested in Los Angeles on November 28, 2015, for alleged domestic violence. On June 21, 2016, Rashid filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Jermaine Jackson's Career
Jermaine and his brothers first signed with Gordon Keith of Steeltown Records as The Jackson 5 in 1967, and their first single, “Big Boy,” was released in 1968. In 1969, the group signed with Berry Gordy of Motown Records after recording three more songs for the Steeltown label. Jermaine was a member of the group for six years. In 1975, the Jackson 5 decided to leave Motown Records and sign with Epic Records because they did not believe they were receiving fair royalties for their success and a desire for creative control. On the other hand, Jermaine chose to remain with Motown Records, citing loyalty to the company as the reason. Others argue that Jermaine’s 1973 marriage to Motown founder Berry Gordy’s daughter Hazel was a deciding factor.
Jermaine’s duet with Pia Zadora, “When the Rain Begins to Fall,” topped several European singles charts in 1985. His final chart success, “Do not Take It Personal,” reached number one on the R&B singles chart in 1989. Some of Jermaine’s best vocal performances come on the soulful “Castles of Sand” and the Earth Wind & Fire-inspired “You Need To Be Loved.” On May 19, 2003, he performed “Let us Start Right Now” live on Barbara Walters’ talk show “The View.”
Jackson is an accomplished electric guitarist as well as a skilled bass guitarist. When the Five performed live, he played the parts of legendary bassist James Jamerson and others at a young age. The Gibson EB-3 was his primary instrument. Jermaine also wrote and produced songs for Switch and produced and sang duets on Whitney Houston’s debut album for Arista Records. Jackson appears on the Switch track “Tahiti Hut,” which was recorded during the Reaching For Tomorrow sessions and was released in 2019. (4)
References
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- Jermaine Jackson Net Worth, retrieved from https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/singers/jermaine-jackson-net-worth/
- Jermaine Jackson, retrieved from https://www.biography.com/musician/jermaine-jackson
Jermaine Jackson, retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jermaine_Jackson