Jermaine Jackson was born on December 11, 1954, in Gary, Indiana, United States. He was the fourth of ten children born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson. Raised in a devout Jehovah's Witness household, Jermaine first became involved with music alongside his older brothers. Although he initially focused on vocals, he later learned to play the bass guitar. His passion for music was heavily influenced by his family, particularly during their early performances at local talent shows and community events.
Jermaine attended Birmingham High School in California, where he further developed his musical skills. His early exposure to performance fostered his growth into a multi-talented singer, guitarist, and composer.
Jermaine's professional career began in 1967 when he and his brothers signed with Steeltown Records. A year later, they joined Motown Records, taking the music world by storm as The Jackson 5. As one of the co-lead vocalists—alongside his younger brother Michael Jackson—Jermaine contributed to several chart-topping hits including "I’ll Be There," "Dancing Machine," and "The Love You Save."
For six years, Jermaine toured and recorded extensively with the group, helping to shape its distinctive Motown sound. His abilities as both a vocalist and musician played a crucial role in the band’s early success and international recognition.
In 1975, The Jackson 5 chose to leave Motown Records to sign with Epic Records, motivated by concerns over financial transparency. However, Jermaine opted to stay with Motown due to his marriage to Hazel Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy. This decision led to his departure from the group, while the remaining brothers rebranded themselves as The Jacksons.
Jermaine maintained that he didn't approve of the new band name, as he had originally come up with “The Jackson 5.” As a solo artist under Motown, he released several albums and collaborated with notable musicians, including Whitney Houston and Bobby DeBarge. Despite the separation from his brothers, he remained musically active and relevant within the industry.
| Birth Date: | 11 Dec, 1954 |
| Age: | 65 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Gary |
| Education: | Birmingham High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American singer and member of The Jackson 5 |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
