Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine La Juane Jackson born December 11 1954 is an American singersongwriter bassist and a foundational member of the Jackson family From 1964 to 1975 Jermaine served as the second lead vocalist of the Jackson 5 and played bass guitar After a successful solo career at Motown he rejoined the groupthen known as The Jacksonsin 1983 Beyond his musical achievements Jermaine is the patriarch of a large creatively gifted family His children have followed in the familys footsteps becoming actors musicians and filmmakers who continue to shape global entertainment Personal Life and Family Jermaine was born at St Marys Mercy Hospital in Gary Indiana the fourth child of Joseph and Katherine Jackson He is the brother of Rebbie Jackie Tito La Toya Marlon Michael Randy and Janet His children include Jermaine La Juane Jay Jackson Jr 1977 Autumn Joy Jackson 1978 Jeremy Maldonado Jackson 1986 Jaimy Jermaine Jackson 1987 Jourdynn Michael Jackson 1989 Donté Randall Jackson 1992 Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson 1996 Jermajesty Jermaine Jackson 2000 Abu Bakr Khalifa 2022 Legacy Throughout his career Jermaine has balanced his solo success with his commitment to the Jackson family legacy By mentoring the next generation of performersincluding his son Jaafarhe has ensured that the familys influence on music and cinema remains a dominant force in the 21st century Source Based on industry records family archives and biographical data Text is available under the CCBYSA 30 license