Who are the Jackson 5 siblings and where are they now?
THE Jackson 5 was formed in 1964, quickly becoming a worldwide sensation and household name.
After their hit single I Want You Back reached number one on the charts, the Jackson 5 franchise rose to fame.
Who are the Jackson 5 siblings?
The American pop band is comprised of members of the Jackson family.
Although the Jackson family consisted of more than five children, only five boys were a part of the band.
The Jackson 5 consisted of:
The band was originally formed by the three older brothers Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine.
Michael and Marlon joined later on as they got older.
The brother band was a household name during their prominence in the 1960s to 1970s.
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Although widely popular and thought to be an iconic band, the group was only nominated for two Grammys during their time.
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They did not win any of their nominations during their time together.
The band's last record was released in 1987, as Michael and Marlon left the band.
Michael announced he was leaving the band in December 1984 and Marlon left one month later.
Where are The Jackson 5 now?
Jackie
The eldest of the brothers Sigmund (better known as Jackie Jackson), 71, was born in 1951.
Jackie is one of the founding members of the band, but he also released solo records.
His first, a self-titled album in 1973 and a sophomore album in 1989, called Be The One.
that, in 2007, Jackie released a collaboration with the musician Brezz titled Big City After Dark.
He also produced film soundtracks for the films Touch and Go and The Running Man.
He continues to work in the music business as a producer.
In 2012 he joined his brothers Tito, Jermaine and Marlon for a series of Las Vegas performances.
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Tito
Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson, 69, was born in 1953.
Much like his siblings, Tito has enjoyed being a member of the band as well as a solo career.
He died on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from a suspected heart attack while driving.
Tito married his late wife Delores “Dee Dee” Martes in 1972 when he was 18 years old.
The couple divorced in 1988.
A year later, Delores was found unresponsive in her boyfriend’s swimming pool.
Whilst originally thought to be an accident, Donald Bohana was later charged with her murder in 1998.
Jermaine
Jermaine La Juane Jackson, 67, was born to mother Katherine Jackson on December 11, 1954.
Although Michael is more known for his vocals, Jermaine was a key vocalist for the band's biggest hits.
In 1976 he chose to leave the band when his brothers signed with CBS.
Jermaine chose to remain with Motown records, but he ended up returning to the band in 1984.
His most recent solo album was released a decade ago in 2012, it is titled I Wish You Love.
Jermaine has been married and divorced three times, and has seven children.
Marlon
Marlon David Jackson, 65, was born on March 12, 1957, and is the sixth child of Katherine.
Unlike his siblings, Marlon has had much less of a solo career as he has only released one solo album.
The solo album was released in 1987 and is titled Baby Tonight.
Marlon is known to have been extremely close with his brother Michael.
According to Hollywood Life, Marlon was more interested in business ventures later on in life.
He founded the Major Broadcasting Cable Network in 1999, which later became the Black Family Channel, which was sold in 2007.
Marlon now runs Study Peace Foundation to promote peace and unity worldwide.
Michael
Michael was perhaps the band's most famous member before he died on June 25, 2009.
He was born on August 29, 1958, and died at the age of 50.
The superstar joined the band when he was only six years old.
Michael went on to become one of the most famous artists in music history.
He had won a total of 13 Grammys in his lifetime, including a lifetime achievement award in 2010 following his death.
Why was Janet Jackson not in The Jackson 5?
The five brothers also have a sister, Janet Jackson, who was commercially successful but was not in the band.
Janet was not a member of the band because she was just an infant when they signed their record deal.
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She is the youngest of Joe Jackson’s ten children, born in 1966.
Her father had begun organizing his older children into musical acts two years prior.