77-577: Jermaine LaJuane Jackson (born December 11, 1954) is an American singer, songwriter and bassist. He is known for being a member of the Jackson family . From 1964 to 1975, Jermaine was second vocalist after his brother Michael of the Jackson 5 , and played bass guitar. In 1983, he rejoined the group, which had been renamed the Jacksons; he then consistently played in the group's performances and recordings until he left
154-472: A Hold on Me " (another Grammy Hall of Fame-inducted hit), " Mickey's Monkey "," What's So Good About Goodbye ", and " I'll Try Something New ", made The Miracles the label's first stars. The Tamla and Motown labels were then merged into a new company, Motown Record Corporation , incorporated on April 14, 1960. In 1960, Gordy signed an unknown singer, Mary Wells , who became the fledgling label's second star, with Smokey Robinson penning her hits " You Beat Me to
231-501: 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, 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
308-509: A black, female slave named Esther Johnson. A sexual assault lawsuit filed against Jermaine Jackson in December 2023 by Rita Barrett, who was the wife of Gordy's friend Ben Barrett, alleged Gordy assisted in covering up Jackson's sexual assault of her in 1988. Berry Gordy owned the colt Powis Castle whom he raced under the nom de course Vistas Stables. Racing in California, Powis Castle won
385-561: A chaplain's assistant, driving a jeep and playing the organ at religious services at the front. His tour in the Korean War was completed in April 1953. He obtained a GED , which is equivalent to a high school diploma. After his return from Korea in 1953, he married 19-year-old Thelma Louise Coleman in Toledo, Ohio . Gordy developed his interest in music by writing songs and opening the 3-D Record Mart,
462-456: A co-writer credit, though the song was originally written and recorded by guitarist Bobby Parker for Vee-Jay Records a year and a half earlier. Gordy's next release was the only 45 ever issued on his Rayber label, featuring Wade Jones with an unnamed female backup group. The record did not sell well and is now one of the rarest issues from the Motown stable. Berry's third release was " Bad Girl " by
539-432: 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 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
616-585: 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
693-482: A gold necktie, a single white glove and sunglasses. On January 30, 2019, Jermaine spoke out about the allegations against his brother, "Michael was tried by a jury of his peers and he was acquitted." he said. He added: "There was no real evidence, and I will say this—our family are tired. Let this man rest. He did a lot for the world. There is no truth to this. We're living in a time where people can say anything and it's taken as truth." BBC News reported. Jackson, like
770-596: A modest hit, but had more success internationally, especially in the UK, where it reached the Top 10 and even later topped the chart on re-issue in 1986. Wilson recorded six more songs co-written by Gordy over the next two years, including " Lonely Teardrops ", which topped the R&;B charts and got to number 7 in the pop chart. The Gordy siblings and Davis also wrote " All I Could Do Was Cry " for Etta James at Chess Records . Gordy reinvested
847-641: 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 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
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#1733085883055924-413: A petition for divorce on June 21, 2016, citing irreconcilable differences. Jermaine supported his brother, Michael, during the 2005 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 passing to the media. Jermaine
1001-836: A record producer, he launched the Miracles and signed acts like the Supremes , Marvin Gaye , the Temptations , the Four Tops , Gladys Knight & the Pips , and Stevie Wonder . He was known for carefully directing the public image, dress, manners, and choreography of his acts. Gordy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in 2016, and
1078-589: A record store featuring jazz music and 3-D glasses. The store was unsuccessful, and Gordy sought work at the Lincoln-Mercury plant, but his family connections put him in touch with Al Green (no relation to the singer Reverend Al Green ), owner of the Flame Show Bar Talent Club, where he met the singer Jackie Wilson . In 1957, Wilson recorded " Reet Petite ", a song Gordy had co-written with his sister Gwen and writer-producer Billy Davis . It became
1155-564: A relationship with Alejandra Loaiza, former girlfriend of his brother, Randy , and married her on March 18, 1995. The marriage lasted until May 19, 2003. They have two sons: In January 2004, Jackson met Halima Rashid while in line at Starbucks . In March 2004, he proposed to her and five months later, they were married in a mosque in Los Angeles . Rashid was arrested on November 28, 2015, in Los Angeles for alleged domestic violence. Rashid filed
1232-588: A singer can be heard in the soulful " Castles of Sand " and the Earth Wind & Fire -inspired "You Need to Be Loved". Jermaine was the executive producer of the Jackson Family Honors concert televised from the MGM Grand on February 22, 1994. On May 19, 2003, he performed " Let's Start Right Now " live on the talk show The View , hosted by Barbara Walters . Jackson is proficient on the electric guitar and
1309-579: 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
1386-399: 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,
1463-512: 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 . When the Jackson 5 left Motown in 1975, Jermaine left the group and stayed at the label until 1983, when he finally rejoined his brothers for the Motown 25 television special, and their album Victory
1540-418: A son: Gordy had a daughter with Motown artist Diana Ross , with whom he had an intimate relationship from 1965 through 1970: Gordy's eighth and youngest child is a son born to Nancy Leiviska: Berry married Grace Eaton on July 17, 1990; they divorced in 1993. He is also related to former US President Jimmy Carter . His relation to Carter stems from his white great-grandfather James Thomas Gordy who owned
1617-591: A songwriter, Gordy composed or co-composed a number of hits including " Lonely Teardrops " and "That's Why" ( Jackie Wilson ), " Shop Around " ( the Miracles ), and " Do You Love Me " ( the Contours ), all of which topped the US R&;B charts, as well as the international hit " Reet Petite " ( Jackie Wilson ). As part of the Corporation , he wrote many hit songs for the Jackson 5 , including " I Want You Back " and " ABC ". As
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#17330858830551694-698: Is a supporter of the English football team Sheffield Wednesday . Jermaine thanked the people that attended Michael Jackson's memorial at the Staples Center , on July 7, 2009. "As you know," he said, "I am lost for words. I had his back. So did the family. But we thank you. That's all I can say. We thank you very much." Jermaine also tossed a rose on Michael's casket, after he sang " Smile " by Charlie Chaplin , which Michael also had covered and released. In honor of Michael, Jermaine and his brothers, Tito , Jackie , Marlon and Randy Jackson served as pallbearers wearing
1771-539: Is a talented bass guitar player. At an early age, he performed the parts of legendary bass player James Jamerson and others when the Five performed live. His main instrument was a Gibson EB-3 . Jermaine also composed and produced for other artists, such as Switch and he produced and sang duets on Whitney Houston 's debut album for Arista Records . Jackson is featured on the Switch track "Tahiti Hut" released in 2019, recorded during
1848-484: The Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special. After the success of the broadcast, Jermaine finally 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 1989. Jermaine performed the song "If You'd Only Believe" on March 15, 1993, with his brothers Jackie, Tito and Randy, on
1925-625: The Reaching for Tomorrow sessions. Jackson was the first housemate to enter the Celebrity Big Brother 5 house in 2007, which he placed 2nd. After leaving Big Brother , Jackson did several interviews on UK television explaining why and how he took his peaceful and mediating stance in the Big Brother house. He also spoke about the Jackson Five reuniting for a performance. Jackson was part of
2002-685: The CBC Lifetime Achievement Award . He was inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2009. When Gordy received the Songwriters Hall of Fame 's Pioneer Award on June 13, 2013, he was the first living individual to receive the honor. In 2014, Gordy received the key to the city from Mike Duggan on October 22, 2014. In 2016, Gordy received
2079-656: The Daily Mirror "Hope Not Hate Bus". 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-five 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 his brother Michael's passing, Jermaine appeared on
2156-611: The Kennedy Center Honors in 2021. In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame . Berry Gordy III (also known as Berry Gordy Jr.) was born on November 28, 1929, in Detroit, the seventh of the eight children of Berry Gordy II (also known as Berry Gordy Sr.) and Bertha Fuller Gordy , who had relocated to Detroit from Oconee, Washington County, Georgia , in 1922. His grandfather, named Berry Gordy I,
2233-590: The Ku Klux Klan "; in the first twenty years of the twentieth century, 1,502 lynchings were reported, most in Southern states. Gordy's father opened a grocery store, owned a plastering and carpentry business, and a printing shop. While his brothers Fuller and George were happy to work at jobs their father assigned to them in construction and printing, Gordy and his brother Robert were less inclined to follow that path; both liked dancing and music, but Gordy's greatest interest
2310-521: The National Medal of Arts from President Obama for "helping to create a trailblazing new sound in American music. As a record producer and songwriter, he helped build Motown, launching the music careers of countless legendary artists. His unique sound helped shape our Nation's story." Berry Gordy Square in Los Angeles was designated by the City Council at intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Argyle where
2387-529: The Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique for " Reggae Night ", which she co-wrote for Jimmy Cliff ). Janet 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
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2464-564: The dance chart in 1984. Michael and he 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 number one on the R&;B singles chart. Some of Jermaine's finest moments as
2541-477: 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 the band to include Marlon and Michael , two of his younger sons, and then changed
2618-586: 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 brothers, was listed as an executive producer. In October 2010, Jermaine played a concert at the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino in Las Vegas , naming it "40 Years of Jackson Music" and dedicating
2695-623: The Falcons, and his mother Katherine, a devout Jehovah's Witness , was a passionate pianist and singer. Their large family and limited means made them refocus, with Katherine becoming a housewife, and Joe a steel mill worker at nearby Inland Steel Company in East Chicago, Indiana , where they lived before moving to Gary in 1950. While his father, Joe, worked long hours as a crane operator, Jermaine and his brothers, Tito and Jackie, secretly practiced their own songs using Joe's guitar, and they sang harmonies with their mother Katherine. Jermaine became
2772-662: The Jackson 5 with Gordon Keith of Steeltown Records in November 1967, and their first single " Big Boy ", was released on January 31, 1968. After the group recorded three more songs with the Steeltown label (on two records) they were signed with Berry Gordy of Motown Records in 1969. As the third lead singer of the Jackson 5 after his brothers Jackie and Michael, Jermaine sang notable parts of " I Want You Back ", " ABC ", " I'll Be There ", " The Love You Save ", " Dancing Machine " and many other Jackson 5 songs. Jermaine performed as part of
2849-539: The Jacksons, Rick James , Commodores, Lionel Richie , and long-term signings Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson, the record company was no longer the major force it had been. Gordy sold his interests in Motown Records to MCA and Boston Ventures on June 28, 1988, for $ 61 million (equivalent to $ 135,610,000 in 2023). He later sold most of his interests in Jobete publishing to EMI Publishing. Gordy wrote or co-wrote 240 of
2926-534: The Miracles , the first release on the Motown record label. "Bad Girl" was a solid hit in 1959 after Chess Records picked it up. Barrett Strong 's " Money (That's What I Want) " initially appeared on Tamla and then charted on Gordy's sister's label, Anna Records , in February 1960. It was The Miracles who gave the label its first million-selling hit single, with the 1960 Grammy Hall of Fame smash, " Shop Around " and this song, and its follow up hits," You've Really Got
3003-635: The Punch ", " Two Lovers ", and " My Guy ". The Miracles' hit " Shop Around " peaked at No. 1 on the national R&B charts in late 1960 and at No. 2 on the Billboard magazine pop charts on January 16, 1961 (No. 1 pop, Cash Box ), which established Motown as an independent company worthy of notice. Later in 1961, the Marvelettes ' " Please Mr. Postman " made it to the top of both charts. Gordy's gift for identifying and bringing together musical talent, along with
3080-466: 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
3157-653: The This Is It tour". In October 2012, Jackson released I Wish You Love , his first solo album in 21 years, consisting mostly of jazz covers. The album was arranged and produced by French opera singer David Serero , who recorded a duet on " Autumn Leaves " with Jermaine, and was released by David Serero Productions. They both performed You Are Not Alone: The Musical , written, directed and produced by Serero, in France in January 2013. The following year, You Are Not Alone: The Musical Live
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3234-557: The abuse. 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 the Jacksons). Several of the siblings also had successful solo careers. Joe worked as their manager. The Jackson family, both as
3311-413: The approximately 15,000 songs in Motown's Jobete music catalogue. However, the true test of the label's worth would come a few years later, when Polygram paid over $ 330 million ( Diana Ross was given shares in this version of the label) for the Motown catalog. Gordy published an autobiography, To Be Loved , in 1994. Gordy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. In 1993 he received
3388-722: 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;
3465-594: The careful management of his artists' public image, made Motown a major national and then international success. Over the next decade, he signed such artists as the Supremes , Marvin Gaye , the Temptations , Jimmy Ruffin , the Contours , the Four Tops , Gladys Knight & the Pips , the Commodores , the Velvelettes , Martha and the Vandellas , Stevie Wonder and the Jackson 5 . Though he also signed some white acts to
3542-461: The concert to Michael. He wrote the memoir You Are Not Alone: Michael Through a Brother's Eyes (2011). 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 [concert], and we probably gonna do some songs with him on
3619-797: 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
3696-455: The few who have been inducted twice. Joining her brothers, Janet was inducted in 2019. Michael, Janet, and 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
3773-784: The following year. 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" (No. 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) (No. 18), " Let's Get Serious " (No. 9, also one of his only two UK hits, peaking at No. 8), "Dynamite" (No. 15), " Do What You Do " (No. 13), and "I Think It's Love" (No. 16). A duet with his brother Michael, " Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True) ", hit number one on
3850-423: The group again in 2020. While Jermaine did not usually sing the lead vocal on the Jackson Five's biggest hits, he is featured on " I'll Be There " and " I Want You Back ", among others. When four of the brothers left Motown Records for Epic Records in 1976 (having to rename the family act The Jacksons in the process), Jermaine, who had just married Motown founder Berry Gordy 's daughter Hazel, stayed at Motown . He
3927-451: 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 in 1975. However, Jermaine decided to stay with Motown Records, citing loyalty 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,
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#17330858830554004-413: The group, Gordy said: "Without the Miracles, Motown would not be the Motown it is today." At the age of 79, Gordy spoke at the memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. He suggested that "The King of Pop" was perhaps not the best description for Jackson in light of his achievements, referring to him instead as "the greatest entertainer that ever lived." On May 15, 2011, it
4081-500: The label (Rare Earth, Rustix, via the Rare Earth label), he mainly promoted African American artists but carefully controlled their public image, dress, manners and choreography for across-the-board appeal. In 1972, Gordy relocated to Los Angeles, where he produced the commercially successful biographical drama film on Billie Holiday , Lady Sings the Blues , starring Diana Ross (who
4158-434: The most popular members of the family, as both of them have had highly distinguished solo careers and are often hailed as two of 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
4235-570: 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 the Amateur Night contest. Gordon Keith ,
4312-514: The office of Motown was located. In 2021, he was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors alongside Bette Midler , Joni Mitchell , Justino Díaz , and Lorne Michaels . In 2022, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame . In 2022, he was awarded with an honorary doctorate from the University of Michigan. Following the funeral of Marvin Gaye on April 5, 1984, Gordy declared Gaye "the greatest of his time." Berry said
4389-631: The original lead singer, and also played the bass in the Jackson Brothers, an earlier incarnation of the Jackson 5 until 1966, when younger brother Michael began singing lead. Father Joe began rehearsing his sons under a strict regimen when he realized their potential, seeing his sons' talent as a way out of Gary. Jermaine would continue to provide some leads over the years. Jermaine graduated from Birmingham High School in Van Nuys , Los Angeles, California, in 1973. Jermaine and his brothers first signed as
4466-501: 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 the fame Joseph Jackson had been longing for in his life. He continued to manage The Jackson 5 into stardom, and after
4543-555: 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
4620-431: The profits from his songwriting success into producing. In 1957, he discovered the Miracles (originally known as the Matadors) and began building a portfolio of successful artists. In 1959, with the encouragement of Miracles leader Smokey Robinson , Gordy borrowed $ 800 (equivalent to $ 8,361.6 in 2023) from his family to create an R&B record company. Originally, Gordy wanted to name the new label Tammy Records, after
4697-601: The rest of his family, was raised as a Jehovah's Witness . In 1989, he converted to Islam after a trip to Bahrain , in which he was impressed by the local children's devotion to their religion. Jermaine claimed in an interview that if his brother Michael had converted to Islam, it would have saved his life. On December 27, 2023, a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by a woman who alleged Jackson sexually assaulted her after forcing himself into her home in 1988. The woman, identified as Rita Barrett, also alleged Motown Records owner Berry Gordy assisted in covering up
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#17330858830554774-552: The second season of the CMT reality show Gone Country . On the premiere episode of season three of the ABC reality show Celebrity Wife Swap on April 15, 2014, Jackson and his wife Halima swapped places with Daniel Baldwin and his on-again, off-again girlfriend Isabella Hofmann. 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,
4851-407: The singer "had no musical equals," while also discussing how he carried on the legacy of other soul singers who tackled a range of themes, from love to civil rights, such as Billie Holiday . On March 20, 2009, Gordy was in Hollywood to pay tribute to his first group and first million-selling act, the Miracles , when the members received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Speaking in tribute to
4928-420: The song recorded by Debbie Reynolds . However, that name was taken, and he chose the name Tamla Records . The company began operating on January 12, 1959. "Come to Me" by Marv Johnson was issued as Tamla 101. United Artists Records picked up "Come to Me" for national distribution, as well as Johnson's more successful follow-up records such as " You Got What It Takes ", co-produced by Gordy, who also received
5005-419: The stage of the Grand Théâtre de Genève for the evening of the Nations. He also performed this song alone, on January 14, 1990, in Atlanta, in tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. , during King Week 90 '. In 1997, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Jackson 5. In 2001, he reunited with his brothers to perform for the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Special . Like Michael , Jermaine began
5082-495: 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
5159-410: The youngest member of the third generation. · Berry Gordy Berry Gordy III (born November 28, 1929), also known as Berry Gordy Jr. , is an American retired record executive, record producer, songwriter, film and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries, which was the highest-earning African-American business for decades. As
5236-402: Was a deciding factor. Jermaine split from the Jackson Five to start a solo career at Motown, and was replaced by his brother Randy . Unbeknownst to the group, Gordy had trademarked the name Jackson Five and did not allow the group to continue using the name when they left the label. Once signed with Epic, the group became known simply as the Jacksons. In 1983, Gordy asked the group to perform at
5313-597: Was announced that Gordy was developing a Broadway musical about Motown. The show is said to be an account of events of the 1960s and how they shaped the creation of the label. Gordy hoped that the musical would improve the reputation of Motown Records and clear up any misconceptions regarding the label's demise. Motown: The Musical began previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on March 11, 2013, and began regular performances there on April 14. The musical closed in January 2015. The UK version of Motown: The Musical opened in London's West End in January 2016. Berry Gordy
5390-406: Was born December 11, 1954, at St Mary's Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana , He is the fourth child born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson . His siblings are Rebbie , Jackie , Tito , La Toya , Marlon , Brandon (Marlon's twin who died shortly after birth in 1957), Michael , Randy , and Janet . Jackson's father Joe had musical aspirations, playing guitar with his brother Luther in an R&B band,
5467-434: Was in boxing. Gordy dropped out of Northeastern High School in the eleventh grade to become a professional boxer in hopes of becoming rich quickly; he boxed professionally until 1950, when he was drafted by the United States Army in 1951 for service in the Korean War . Arriving in Korea in May 1952, Gordy was first assigned to the 58th Field Artillery Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, near Panmunjom . He later became
5544-434: Was nominated for an Academy Award ), Richard Pryor , and Billy Dee Williams (cast in a role originally for Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops ). Initially the studio, over Gordy's objections, rejected Williams after several screen tests. However, Gordy, known for his tenacity, eventually prevailed, and the film established Williams as a major movie star. Berry Gordy soon after produced and directed Mahogany ( Tony Richardson
5621-549: Was present at the opening night. Gordy, who was married and divorced three times, has eight children with six different women. His publishing company, Jobete, was named after his three eldest children: Joy, Berry and Terry. He had three children with his first wife, Thelma Coleman, whom he married in 1953 (they were divorced in 1959): In the spring of 1960 he married Raynoma Mayberry Liles (they were divorced in 1964). They had one son: With Jeana Jackson, Gordy had one daughter: With his then-mistress Margaret Norton, Gordy had
5698-407: Was released on video and audio. Jackson has been married and divorced three times, and has seven children. His first marriage was to Motown founder Berry Gordy 's daughter, Hazel Gordy (born August 24, 1954), which lasted from December 15, 1973 until 1988. He has three children with Hazel: Jackson was in a relationship with Margaret Maldonado from 1986 until 1993. They have two sons: He began
5775-488: Was replaced in The Jacksons by his youngest brother, Randy . Jermaine had a solo career concurrent with his brother Michael's, including some top-30 hits, until the 1980s. He produced and recorded duets with Whitney Houston on her debut album in 1985, and was a producer for the band Switch . After seven years outside the group he rejoined the Jacksons, and remained until 2020 through various breakups and reunions. Jermaine
5852-407: Was the original director, but Gordy fired Richardson and took over direction himself after a dispute over minor casting), also starring Ross and Williams. In 1985, he produced the cult martial arts film The Last Dragon , which starred martial artist Taimak and one of Prince's proteges, Vanity . Although Motown continued to produce major hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s by artists including
5929-550: Was the son of James Gordy, a white plantation owner in Georgia, and one of his slaves. Berry I's half-brother, James (son of the elder James and his legal wife), was the grandfather of President Jimmy Carter . Berry Gordy II was led to Detroit both by the job opportunities offered by the booming automotive businesses, and also by worries over the atmosphere in the American South, where black men were lynched "with chilling regularity by
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