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For other people named Jermaine Jackson, see Jermaine Jackson (disambiguation).

Jermaine Jackson
Jermaine Jackson, 2007
Jermaine Jackson, 2007
Background information
Birth nameJermaine La Jaune Jackson
Born (1954-12-11) December 11, 1954 (age 69)
Gary, Indiana, United States
GenresR&B, pop
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, author
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, piano, synthesizer
Years active1964–present
LabelsSteeltown, Motown, Epic, Arista, LaFace
Websitejermainejacksonentertainment.com

Jermaine La Jaune Jackson (born December 11, 1954) is an American singer, bass guitarist, composer, and occasional film director, best known as a member of The Jackson 5. He also produced and recorded duets with American singer Whitney Houston in her early years as a recording artist and was a producer for Bobby DeBarge's band Switch.

Early life

Jackson was born December 11, 1954 in Gary, Indiana, after his brother Tito Jackson. He is the fourth child born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson. His siblings are Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, La Toya, Marlon, Michael, Randy, and Janet.[1] He was raised as a Jehovah's Witness by his devout mother, but he converted to Islam in 1989 after a trip to Bahrain.[citation needed] Jermaine was the original lead singer of the Jackson Brothers—an earlier incarnation of The Jackson Five—until 1966, when younger brother Michael began singing lead. Jermaine would continue to provide some leads over the years. Jermaine graduated from Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California in 1973.[2]

Career

The Jackson 5

Jermaine and his brothers first signed with Gordon Keith of Steeltown Records (The Jackson Five) in 1967 and then Berry Gordy of Motown Records (The Jackson 5) in 1968. As the co-lead singer of The Jackson 5 after his brother Michael, Jermaine sang notable parts of "I Want You Back", "I'll Be There", "The Love You Save","Dancing Machine", and many other Jackson 5 songs. Jermaine performed as part of the group for six years. Not feeling that they were being paid fair royalties by Motown Records for their success as well as their desire for creative control, the Jackson 5 decided to leave the label and sign with Epic Records (Sony) in 1975. However Jackson decided to stay with Motown Records, citing wanting to be loyal to the company as the reason. Others argue that Jermaine's marriage to Motown founder Berry Gordy's daughter Hazel, whom he married in 1973, as the reason. Jermaine split from the Jackson 5 to start a solo career at Motown and was replaced by his brother Randy Jackson. Unbeknownst to the group, Gordy had trademarked the name The Jackson Five and did not allow the group to take the name with them when they left the label. Once signed with Epic, the group became known as The Jacksons. Several years later in 1983, Gordy asked the group to perform at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special. After the success of the broadcast, Jermaine rejoined the band to record the album Victory which featured all six brothers on The Jackson's album cover. Jermaine also participated in the band's Victory Tour. He stayed with the group for their final album, 2300 Jackson Street, in 1990. In 2001, he reunited with his brothers to perform for the 30th Anniversary Special.

Solo career

Like Michael, Jermaine began a solo career while still a member of The Jackson 5, and had a hit with the 1972 Shep and the Limelites cover "Daddy's Home". It sold over one million copies by March 1973, and was awarded a gold disc.[3] When The Jackson 5 left Motown, Jermaine left the group and stayed at Motown, as he had married Hazel Gordy, Motown head Berry Gordy's daughter.[citation needed]

Jermaine was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his 1980 album Let's Get Serious. He had a number of Billboard Top 30 hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including "Daddy's Home" (#9), "That's How Love Goes", "Let's Be Young Tonight", "Bass Odyssey", "Feel the Fire", "Let Me Tickle Your Fancy" (featuring Devo on backing vocals) (#18), "Let's Get Serious" (#9, also one of his only two UK hits, peaking at #8), "Dynamite" (#15), "Do What You Do" (#13), and "I Think It's Love" (#16). A duet with his brother Michael, "Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)", hit No. 1 on the dance chart in 1984. He and Michael also collaborated with Rockwell, both providing guest vocals on his 1984 hit single, "Somebody's Watching Me". In 1985, his duet with Pia Zadora, "When the Rain Begins to Fall", topped several singles charts in Europe. His final chart success, 1989's "Don't Take It Personal", hit (#1) on the R&B singles chart. Some of Jermaine's finest moments as a singer can be heard in the soulful "Castle of Sand" and the Earth Wind & Fire-inspired "You Need To Be Loved".

Jackson is proficient on the electric guitar and is a talented bass guitar player. At an early age he performed the parts of legendary bass player James Jamerson, etc., when J5 perform live.[citation needed] Jermaine also composed and produced for other artists, such as Switch, and he produced and sang a couple of duets on Whitney Houston's debut album on Arista Records.

Reality television

Jackson was the first housemate to enter the Celebrity Big Brother UK house in 2007. He steered clear of the controversy caused by the series, avoiding confrontation and offering moral support to fellow housemate Shilpa Shetty against alleged bullying from fellow housemates Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara, and Danielle Lloyd. He was often considered to be the most stable-minded in the house.[4] During a task in the Big Brother house, the housemates had to create a tribute band for The Jackson 5. The performance of "I Want You Back" helped put The Jackson 5 back in the UK charts at #53.[citation needed] The final three consisted of Dirk Benedict, Jackson, and Shetty. After leaving Big Brother,[5] Jackson did several interviews on UK television stating why and how he took his peaceful and mediating stance in the Big Brother house. He also spoke about the Jackson 5 reuniting for a performance.[6]

Gone Country

Jackson was part of the second season of the CMT reality show Gone Country.[7]

Celebrity Wife Swap

On the premiere episode of season three of the ABC reality show Celebrity Wife Swap[8] on April 15, 2014, Jermaine Jackson and his wife Halima swapped places with Daniel Baldwin and his on-again off-again girlfriend Isabella Hofmann. In the episode, Jackson refused to comply with Isabella's request that he put some of his clothing in storage. He also refused to provide a status report to the producers after the swap was completed.[9][10]

Later works

In April 2007, Jackson returned to the UK to take part in a one-off special of ITV's Challenge Anneka. On the same trip he appeared in Glasgow with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, speaking in support of Searchlight magazine's anti-racism campaign, the Daily Mirror "Hope Not Hate bus".[11]

On November 23, 2007, Jackson appeared on Katie & Peter: Unleashed and again talked of a reunion with his brothers on a tour the following year. In 2008, Jackson flew to Australia to be a guest judge and mentor for the top 5 Michael Jackson night on Australian Idol. In March 2008, Jackson was the guest of honor at the Muslim Writers Awards in Birmingham.

In 2009, following the death of his brother Michael, Jermaine appeared on the A&E television series The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty documenting what was supposed to be a 40th anniversary reunion between Jermaine and his brothers. The series lasted one season and Jermaine, along with his three surviving brothers, was listed as an executive producer. In October 2010, Jermaine played a concert at the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino in Las Vegas, titling it "40 Years of Jackson Music" and dedicating the concert to Michael.

He wrote the memoir You Are Not Alone: Michael Through a Brother's Eyes.[12]

Jackson attended the memorial service for his brother Michael on July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. He acted as a pallbearer, and performed the song "Smile" by Charlie Chaplin, which was believed to be his brother's favorite song, in tribute.[13]

In a 2012 interview with Luka Neskovic, for The Huffington Post, Jackson said that his brother planned a reunion with him: "... the plan was to do some shows with the brothers as well, after he finished his commitment with the "This Is It", and we probably gonna do some songs with him on the "This Is It" tour".[14]

In October 2012, Jackson released I Wish You Love, his first solo album in 21 years, consisting mostly of jazz covers.[15]

Personal life

Jackson has been married three times. His first marriage was to Motown founder Barry Gordy's daughter, Hazel Gordy, with who he has 3 children. His second marriage was to Alejandra Genevieve Oiaza, which produced another 2 children. Jackson is currently married to Halima Rashid, a wealthy Afghan native. The two met while in line at Starbucks in January 2004. In March 2004, he proposed to her, and in August 2004 they got married in a mosque in Los Angeles, where they currently live.[16][17]

Jackson converted to Islam in 1989 after a trip to Bahrain, and unofficially adapted the name Muhammad Wassab.[18] and publicly expressed his religious beliefs during his appearance on Big Brother. While filming the program, Jackson prayed and fasted. He also expressed his hopes to convert his brother Michael to Islam, saying it would provide him with peace and help to heal his problems.[19][20][21]

He supported his brother, Michael, during the 2005 child-abuse trial. He came to Michael's defense on CNN's Larry King Live and appeared with him in court on many occasions. On June 25, 2009, Jermaine held a press conference at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and broke the news of Michael Jackson's death to the media.[22]

On November 6, 2012, Jackson filed a name change petition in Los Angeles, from Jermaine Jackson to Jermaine Jacksun, stating the switch was for "artistic reasons". His last name officially became Jacksun on February 22, 2013.[23]

In the 1980s, Jermaine Jackson guest starred on an episode of The Facts of Life.

Jackson was portrayed by Jason Griffith in the 2004 film Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story. Jermaine's son, Jermaine Jackson Jr., portrayed his father in the 1992 miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream.

In 2010, on Saturday Night Live, Jackson was portrayed by Kenan Thompson.

In 2014, Jermaine appeared on an episode of "Celebrity Wife Swap" where Jermaine's wife swapped places with fellow celebrity Daniel Baldwin's wife.

Discography

Main article: Jermaine Jackson discography
Studio albums

References

  1. ^ Jackson, Katherine; Rich Wiseman (1990). My Family, the Jacksons. St. Martin's Paperbacks. ISBN 0-312-92350-3.
  2. ^ "Vol. 44, No. 26". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. September 20, 1973. p. 55.
  3. ^ Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 314. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
  4. ^ "Jermaine Eviction :CBB5 Celebrity Big Brother 5". May 7, 2007. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  5. ^ "Jermaine Jackson About Islam, Being Muslim and Michael Jackson". Turntoislam.com. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
  6. ^ "Jermaine Eviction :CBB5 Celebrity Big Brother 5". May 7, 2007. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  7. ^ "Gone Country 2 : Cast : John Rich Hosts : Celebrities Compete For New Country Music". CMT. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  8. ^ "Watch Celebrity Wife Swap TV Show - ABC.com". Abc.go.com. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  9. ^ "Jermaine and Halima on "Celebrity Wife Swap" Season 3". Jackson-source.com. March 29, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  10. ^ "Jermaine Jackson gets testy in 'Celebrity Wife Swap' premiere". nypost.com. April 14, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  11. ^ Wynne-Jones, Ros (April 7, 2007). "MAGIC BUS ; Last stop against racism". Daily Mirror via ProQuest News UK. p. 14. Retrieved July 4, 2008.
  12. ^ "You Are Not Alone (9780007435678): Jermaine Jackson: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
  13. ^ "Jermaine Jackson Brings 'Smile,' Tears To Michael Jackson Memorial". Mtv.com. July 7, 2009. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  14. ^ "Luka Neskovic: Jermaine Jackson on His Brother Michael and First Tour in 30 Years". Huffingtonpost.ca. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
  15. ^ "I Wish You Love : Jermaine's new album !". Jermaine Jackson Entertainment. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  16. ^ "Jermaine's @ home photoshoot/interview with fam in Hello! Magazine". Lipstickalley.com. August 31, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  17. ^ "At home with Jermaine Jackson and family- Hello! Magazine". Positivelymichael.com. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  18. ^ "Jermaine Jackson". DesPerados.com. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
  19. ^ "Jermaine Jackson wants Michael to convert to Islam". Reuters. January 29, 2007. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  20. ^ "Jermaine Jackson hopes to convert brother Michael to Islam | Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. September 17, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  21. ^ "NBCNews.com Video Player". MSNBC. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  22. ^ "Michael Jackson's death: Jermaine Jackson speaks". Los Angeles Times. June 25, 2009. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
  23. ^ "Jermaine Jackson changes last name to Jacksun", today.com, February 23, 2013.[dead link‍]
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