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51-936: Maureen Reillette " Rebbie " Jackson-Brown ( / ˈ r iː b i / ; born May 29, 1950) is an American singer and the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on stage with her siblings during shows in Las Vegas, Nevada , at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in 1974, before subsequently appearing in the television series The Jacksons . At age 34, Jackson released her debut album Centipede (1984). The album featured songs written by Smokey Robinson , Prince , and Jackson's younger brother Michael , whose contribution (the title track " Centipede ") became Rebbie's most successful single release. Jackson released two more albums in quick succession: Reaction (1986) and R U Tuff Enuff (1988). Following

102-409: A 7-year break, Jackson returned with a cover of Bob Dylan 's " Forever Young " for the 1995 film Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home . She was later signed to her brother Michael's record label MJJ Music and the first album in 10 years, Yours Faithfully , was released on March 31, 1998. It featured a remixed version of Jackson's successful "Centipede." Initially, the singer had not wanted to feature

153-509: A 7-year hiatus, Jackson returned with a cover of " Forever Young " for the Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home soundtrack before the release of the 1998 album Yours Faithfully three years later. The production of the album, her last to date, was a collaboration with artists and producers such as Men of Vizion 's Spanky Williams, Keith Thomas , and Eliot Kennedy . It also featured contributions from her children. In 2011, Rebbie embarked on

204-479: A backup singer due to his distinctive voice, sings backing vocals in such tracks as " The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill " and " Carry That Weight ". Examples of three-part harmonies by Lennon, McCartney and Harrison include " Nowhere Man ", " Because ", " Day Tripper ", and " This Boy ". The members of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Bee Gees each wrote songs, sang backup or lead vocals, and played various instruments in their performances and recordings. In

255-399: A differing style (e.g., either more muted or pitched up) so as to complement rather than compete with the main parts. In the recording studio, some lead singers record their own backing vocals by overdubbing with a multitrack recording system, record their own backing vocals, then recording the lead part over them. Some lead vocalists prefer this approach because multiple parts recorded by

306-511: A duet with Men of Vizion 's Spanky Williams on the Spinners ' "I Don't Want to Lose You," which Jet described as being a "sizzling" rendition. Yours Faithfully 's title track was released as a single and peaked at number 78 on the R&;B chart. Vibe magazine's Quohnos Mitchell expressed disappointment in the album, calling its content a "mix of dated R&B grooves dressed up with

357-511: A few cleverly placed samples." Rebbie's brother Michael died on June 25, 2009, after suffering a cardiac arrest. His memorial service was held 12 days later on July 7, and the finale featured group renditions of the Jackson anthems " We Are the World " and " Heal the World ." The singalong featured Michael's siblings (including Rebbie) and the late singer's children. Following the service—which

408-592: A few of the other siblings confirmed this claim, but others denied it. Katherine Jackson (née Kattie B. Screws) was born on May 4, 1930, in Barbour County, Alabama , the child of Prince Albert Scruse (1907–1997) and Martha Mattie Upshaw (1907–1990). She was left with a permanent limp after acquiring polio syndrome in her childhood. She later recovered from her illness after moving with her family to East Chicago, Indiana , where she would remain until meeting her husband Joseph Jackson. The couple moved and bought

459-459: A private hobby. Her television experience, as well as an early love of musicals, motivated her to become a professional recording artist, and the show's producer encouraged her to sing. Jackson served as a backing vocalist for several musicians around this time, as well as a cabaret singer. She contributed her voice for songs by such artists as The Emotions , Sonny Bono , and Betty Wright before her second pregnancy stalled her musical career for

510-472: A school teacher. At age 18, he moved to East Chicago, Indiana , to be with his mother Crystal Lee King and to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional boxer. At age 21, Joseph married Katherine Scruse , 19, immediately starting a family. Even though he wanted to be a success in boxing it was not a job for a family man, so he obtained a job as an overhead crane operator with East Chicago's Inland Steel Company . His family continued to grow steadily and over

561-541: A short time. Following years of preparation, Jackson's debut album, Centipede , was released in October 1984 by Columbia Records , which had signed her as a solo artist two years previously. The album was only released once Jackson had ensured that family life was secure, and that she had spent time with her children during their younger years. Centipede reached number 13 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 63 on its Top 200 . The recording of

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612-583: A small home in Gary, Indiana , where she birthed and they raised nine children and she was a stay-at-home mother. Throughout her life, Katherine remained a devoted Jehovah's Witness and raised her children strictly under the same spiritual teachings she received. Also, as a talented pianist, clarinetist and vocalist who shared her talents with her children, she was later credited for being the foundation of her children's success. After her sons' rise to fame as The Jackson 5, she strongly supported her children and became

663-399: A solo artist. Jermaine La Jaune "Jay" Jackson, Jr. (b. January 27, 1977), the eldest son to Jermaine Jackson, portrayed his father in the 1992 miniseries, The Jacksons: An American Dream , a biographical film about the Jackson family. His other son Jaafar Jackson will portray Michael in the upcoming biopic film Michael . On January 3, 2017, at age 50, Janet gave birth to Eissa Al Mana,

714-593: A success in the entertainment business. Rebbie had taken clarinet, piano, and dance lessons in her childhood, but had no interest in a music career, even though, according to Jermaine, she had won several singing contests dueting with Jackie. Rebbie had expressed that a happy home was more comforting and secure than the instability of show business. She also wanted to leave her family's drama-filled home on Jackson Street and escape her controlling father. Arguments ensued for several weeks before her father relented and allowed Rebbie to marry Brown, but he refused to walk her down

765-520: Is the first black woman to receive the Billboard Icon Award . The Jacksons are one of the most influential families in entertainment history. In 1997, the Jackson 5 was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . Michael was inducted as a solo artist in 2001, making him one of the few who have been inducted twice. Joining her brothers, Janet was inducted in 2019. Michael, Janet, and

816-655: The Amateur Night contest. Gordon Keith , the owner and producer at Steeltown Records in Gary, Indiana, discovered the Jackson Five and signed them to their first contract in November 1967. " Big Boy ", the boys' first record which was produced by Keith, was released on January 30, 1968. It became a local hit. In March 1969, they signed a Motown record contract and became known as the Jackson 5 . The group enjoyed

867-427: The Jackson family. Jackson expressed her feelings for the man, and proclaimed that she wanted to move with him to Kentucky . Katherine encouraged her daughter to proceed, feeling that being a wife and mother were important roles for all of her daughters. However, Joseph opposed the marriage; he wanted Rebbie to follow in her brothers' footsteps and become a singer and felt that married life would stop her from becoming

918-685: The Jacksons were awarded stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1984, 1990 and 1980, respectively. In 2009, a television series entitled The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty premiered on A&E , documenting the Jackson brothers dealing with the sudden loss of Michael and preparing for a Jackson 5 reunion tour. Joseph Walter Jackson was born on July 26, 1928, in Arkansas , but he grew up in Oakland, California , with his father Samuel Jackson,

969-561: The Jacksons). Several of the siblings also had successful solo careers. Joe worked as their manager. The Jackson family, both as a musical group and as solo artists, have achieved success in the field of popular music from the late 1960s and onward. They are sometimes called the " First Family of Soul " (a title first bestowed on the Five Stairsteps ), the "Imperial Family of Pop", or the "Royal Family of Pop", especially following

1020-603: The Miracles (" A Fork in the Road "). The album received mixed reviews from journalists and music critics. According to Jet magazine, Centipede marked Jackson's emergence as a "legitimate recording artist" and "cleared the major hurdle of demonstrating that she [was] talented and marketable." With the album, Jackson became the last of her siblings to embark on a recording career and the last in line to release hit material. Rebbie later revealed that several discussions occurred at

1071-733: The Pick Up the Phone Tour, which is dedicated to teens from all over the U.S. who have committed suicide. Maureen Reillette Jackson was born at 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana to a working-class family on May 29, 1950. She is first daughter of Joseph Walter "Joe" (July 26, 1928 - June 27, 2018), and Katherine Esther ( née Scruse, May 4, 1930), she is the eldest of their 10 children. Her siblings are Jackie , Tito (d. September 15, 2024), Jermaine , La Toya (born on Rebbie’s sixth birthday), Marlon , Brandon (d. March 12, 1957), Michael (d. June 25, 2009 ), Randy , and Janet . Joseph

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1122-573: The R&B group Surface . Duets were featured on the album, including one with Cheap Trick lead singer Robin Zander , and another with Isaac Hayes . The Zander-Jackson collaboration (" You Send the Rain Away ") was released as a single, and peaked at number 50 on the R&B singles chart. Jackson's duet with Hayes, the ballad "Tonight I'm Yours," was not released as a single, though received substantial airplay. Reaction' s title track (" Reaction ")

1173-473: The R&B/pop music group 3T . 3T has released three studio albums and has gone on to have moderate success in the industry, primarily outside of the United States. Sigmund Esco "Siggy" Jackson, Jr. (b. June 29, 1977), the eldest son to Jackie Jackson, is a hip-hop artist who goes under the name "Dealz". Siggy has been a ghostwriter for a number of independent artists and has obtained mild success as

1224-785: The United States and Canada, backup singer, background singer , or harmony . While some bands use performers whose sole on-stage role is backing vocals, backing singers commonly have other roles. Two notable examples of band members who sang back-up are The Beach Boys and The Beatles . The Beach Boys were well known for their close vocal harmonies, occasionally with all five members singing at once such as " In My Room " and " Surfer Girl ". The Beatles were also known for their close style of vocal harmonies – all of them sang both lead and backing vocals at some point, especially John Lennon and Paul McCartney , who frequently supported each other with harmonies, often with fellow Beatle George Harrison joining in. Ringo Starr , while not as prominent as

1275-473: The aisle. Nathaniel Brown died of cancer on January 6, 2013. Jackson and Brown had three children: Jackson family The Jackson family is an American family of musicians and entertainers from Gary, Indiana . Many of the children of Joseph Walter (or Joe) and Katherine Esther Jackson were successful musicians, notably the brothers that formed the Motown boy band the Jackson 5 (later known as

1326-433: The album "struggled". Jackson lent her vocals to "2300 Jackson Street" (the title track of her brothers' 2300 Jackson Street album), before taking a hiatus from releasing music. Jackson later stated that she performed around the world during this break. When fans find out there's another Jackson coming out, they want to hear what the person is about. That can be a double-edged sword. Rebbie Jackson, 1998 Following

1377-424: The album had been a family affair; it involved several contributions from her relatives. Her husband Nathaniel Brown (1949-2013) co-wrote the song "Come Alive Saturday Night" with two of his wife's brothers, Randy and Tito. The latter Jackson also penned "Hey Boy" with his wife Dee Dee. The most successful song from the album was the million-selling title track, " Centipede ". Written, arranged, and produced by Michael,

1428-412: The album was "more versatile," while noting that it resembled other albums because it contained a lot of dance music. Two singles were released from the album and charted on the R&B singles chart: " Plaything ," which made it into the top 10, and the title track " R U Tuff Enuff ," which peaked at number 78. By mid-June 1988, R U Tuff Enuff had reportedly sold 300,000 copies. MTV later concluded that

1479-568: The band to include Marlon and Michael , two of his younger sons, and then changed the name of the band to The Jackson Five by 1966, remaining the group's manager. As their father, he was a very strict disciplinarian and as their manager he enforced long practice sessions of singing and dancing in hopes of preparing them to make it big one day. In August 1967, the group made a debut at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York , where they won

1530-802: The costume designer for their shows and performances. Some of the memorable moments of her unconditional support were seen when her son Michael was tried and later acquitted for molestation charges in 1993 and 2005 . Katherine now lives in Calabasas, California where she cares for the children of her late son, Michael . After allegations that she may have been held against her will by Randy and Janet Jackson, Katherine lost custody of Michael's children, ultimately regaining it in 2012. Together, Joe and Katherine Jackson had ten children. Their son Brandon (Marlon's twin) died shortly after birth. The other nine grew up to become professional musicians, among other professions. There are twenty-seven children who make up

1581-591: The course of sixteen years he and Katherine had a house full of nine children. Joe Jackson always wanted to make it big and although he could not in boxing or in his own short musical stint in the 1950s with the band the Falcons, he saw the talent in his children, starting with Tito and his ability to play the guitar. Soon enough, Joe Jackson formed a band of his sons Tito , Jermaine and Jackie called The Jackson Brothers in 1964 and became their manager. After several years of doing local talent shows, Joseph enlarged

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1632-850: The fame Joseph Jackson had been longing for in his life. He continued to manage The Jackson 5 into stardom, and after the band had many no. 1 hits on the Billboard hot singles charts, Joseph moved them to a mansion in Encino, California , with his own hefty salary he had obtained as their full-time manager. After many years as a band and with Michael as lead singer, the group continued to churn out even more hits and wealth, but tensions grew and in 1979, Michael severed ties with his father/manager and went on to pursue an international solo musical entertainment career. Four years later, in 1983, Michael's siblings fired Joseph Jackson as their manager. In 1993, Michael Jackson accused his father of physical and mental abuse;

1683-556: The family had been that of a "second mother" to her younger siblings, whom she would often babysit , along with her eldest brother Jackie . She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Gary in 1968. Jackson began her singing career in 1974, performing with her siblings in Las Vegas. The Vegas shows had initially begun in April, without Rebbie; due to a sprained ankle, Rebbie's debut was postponed until June. Her five brothers were

1734-403: The lyrics, the backing vocals are standardly written in parentheses to differentiate them from the main vocals, which are written without any markup. The backing vocals for a line may come in mid-line, or even after the main lyrics have already been sung. Vocalizing is fairly common so as to not detract from the meaning of the lyrics of the primary vocals. The sound of the backing vocals is often in

1785-458: The main draws, with Rebbie, Randy, Janet, and La Toya serving as fillers for the performances. When the Jackson 5 parted with their record label Motown in 1976, they signed to CBS Records and rebranded themselves The Jacksons. Additionally, the brothers were signed to CBS-TV to star with their family in a variety series called The Jacksons . The show premiered in June 1976 and featured all of

1836-490: The most influential pop and R&B artists in history. Members of the Jackson family have produced a total of 27 US number one hits, and all of the Jackson siblings have gold records to their credits with La Toya holding the distinction of being the first Jackson sister to attain one (awarded by the Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique for " Reggae Night ", which she co-wrote for Jimmy Cliff ). Janet

1887-607: The press numerous times throughout their lives, particularly since their father's death in 2009. Rebbie, Tito, Jackie and Jermaine have also had children, who have come under varying degrees of media focus. Austin Brown (b. November 22, 1985), the only son of Rebbie Jackson, is a singer-songwriter who has released several successful singles in the pop/R&B genre. Tito Jackson's three sons, Toriano Adaryll "Taj" Jackson Jr. (b. August 4, 1973), Taryll Adren Jackson (b. August 8, 1975) and Tito Joe Jackson (b. July 16, 1978) make up

1938-410: The same singer blend well. A famous example overdubbing is Freddie Mercury 's multipart intro to Queen 's " Bohemian Rhapsody ". Other artists who have recorded multitrack lead and backing vocals include Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy , Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 and Angels and Airwaves , Wednesday 13 in his own band and Murderdolls , Ian Gillan of Deep Purple , Brendon Urie of Panic! at

1989-477: The siblings excluding Jermaine, who had chosen to stay with Motown. The initial series run of the 30-minute programs was four weeks. Due to ratings success, more episodes were ordered in January 1977. The show marked the first time that an African-American family had ever starred in a television series. The run of programs concluded shortly afterward. Prior to the series, Jackson had thought of her singing as merely

2040-633: The song also featured Jackson's famous brother and The Weather Girls on backing vocals. It reached number 4 on the Black Singles Chart and was subsequently certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America . "Centipede" marked Michael's first effort at writing and producing since the release of his successful Thriller (1982). Other tracks from Rebbie's album included cover versions of songs by Prince (" I Feel for You ") and Smokey Robinson and

2091-404: The success of Michael and Janet Jackson , the former of whom is frequently dubbed the "King of Pop". The Jackson 5 originally consisted of Jackie , Tito , Jermaine , Marlon , and Michael . In 1975, Randy replaced Jermaine. Michael and Janet are regarded as the most popular members of the family, as both of them have had highly distinguished solo careers and are often hailed as two of

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2142-488: The success of siblings Michael and Janet had not been a hindrance to her, but served as an enhancement to her career. Rebbie added that she did not have to worry about "name recognition." Reaction served as the follow-up album to Centipede , and was released in October 1986. It was recorded at Tito's Ponderosa Studios in Los Angeles, California. Tito produced Reaction along with David Conley and David Townsend of

2193-495: The third generation of the Jackson family along with several great-grandchildren. Among them, some have followed in the family's footsteps into the entertainment industry. The three children of Michael Jackson are probably the most well-known of the third generation. Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. (b. February 13, 1997), also known as "Prince", Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson (b. April 3, 1998) and Prince Michael Jackson II, who goes by "Bigi" (b. February 21, 2002), have been discussed in

2244-475: The time of the release of Centipede over whether she should use the Jackson surname professionally or not. To begin with, Rebbie did not want to use her maiden surname, but later reasoned that it was silly to deny her heritage. Jackson stated that she did, however, compromise with the use of her family name on the Centipede album cover, explaining, "Rebbie is large and Jackson is small." She further stated that

2295-567: The track, believing that it was part of the past. After thinking about it for a while, Jackson felt that the inclusion of the remix—which features a rap by son Austin—would be a good way to return to the music scene. In addition, her two other children, Stacee and Yashi, contributed backing vocals for the album. Other tracks from the album included "Fly Away," which was written and produced by brother Michael, who also served as co-executive producer for Yours Faithfully . Fellow producers included Keith Thomas and Eliot Kennedy . The album also featured

2346-414: The type of song and genre of music. In pop and country songs, backing vocalists may sing harmony to support the lead vocalist. In hardcore punk or rockabilly , other band members who play instruments may sing or shout backing vocals during the chorus (refrain) section of the songs. Alternative terms for backing vocalists include backing singer , backing vocals , additional vocals or, particularly in

2397-658: The youngest member of the third generation. · Backing vocalist Solo artists may employ professional backing vocalists in studio recording sessions as well as during concerts. In many rock and metal bands (e.g., the power trio ), the musicians doing backing vocals also play instruments, such as guitar, electric bass or keyboards. In Latin or Afro-Cuban groups, backing singers may play percussion instruments or shakers while singing. In some pop and hip-hop groups and in musical theater , they may be required to perform dance routines while singing through headset microphones. Styles of background vocals vary according to

2448-401: Was a steel mill employee who often performed in a rhythm and blues (R&B) band called the Falcons with his brother, Luther. Katherine is a Jehovah's Witness and raised her children to follow the religion. Rebbie, La Toya, and Michael became the most devout of the children as time progressed. Reflecting on her early life, Rebbie acknowledged in a 1980s magazine interview that her role within

2499-410: Was held at Los Angeles ' Staples Center —Rebbie, along with sisters Janet and La Toya, addressed fans at the nearby L.A. Live entertainment complex, stating, "We are extremely grateful for all the support. We love you all." In the weeks following Michael's death, it was speculated by media sources that Rebbie would be the primary caregiver for her late brother's children, Prince, Paris, and Blanket. It

2550-685: Was stated that even if Michael and Rebbie's mother Katherine were granted custody of the children, Rebbie would care for the siblings on a day-to-day basis at the Jackson family's Encino home. Katherine was named their legal guardian in August 2009. In early 2011, Rebbie announced she'd begun recording tracks for a new album, her first in 14 years. She also performed throughout the U.S. with a setlist containing her best-known songs, some of her brothers' songs, and some Motown classics. The 18-year-old Rebbie's announcement that she wanted to marry her childhood love Nathaniel Brown in November 1968 created division in

2601-482: Was the most popular hit from the album, reaching number 16 on the R&B singles chart. The album R U Tuff Enuff succeeded Reaction upon its release in July 1988. Jackson was more involved with the production of this album than she had been on her previous releases. She stated at the time of R U Tuff Enuff' s distribution that the sound on the album differed from anything she had done previously. Jackson commented that

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