Born in 1928, Joseph Jackson became probably the most successful music producer in the business. His family were still slaves when President Lincoln freed them in 1865.

Joseph Jackson is married to Katherine, and together they have 9 children and 28 grandchildren.

Their children are Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Marlon, Michael, Janet, La Toya, Rebbie and Randy Jackson.

Jermaine (LaJaune) Jackson, born in December, 11th 1954 is married to his wife third Alejandra Genevieve. He has 8 children: Autumn, Dawn, Jermaine Jr (Jay), Jeremy, Jaimy, Jourdyn (Jordan), Jaffar and Jermajesty

Jacky (Sigmund Esco) Jackson was born in May,4th 1951. His wife Erid Spann died in 1997. She left her children Brandi and Sigmund.

Marlon (David), born in March, 12th 1957 is married to Carol Ann Parker. He has three children (Valencia, Marlon Jr. and Brittney).

Randy (Steven Randall) Jackson, born in October, 31st, 1961 lives alone with his three children Steveanna, Genevieve and Randy Jr..

Rebbie (Maureen Reilette) Jackson was born in May, 29th 1950. She married to Nathaniel Brown. They have two daughters Stacee and Yashi and one son named Austin.

Michael, (Joseph) undoubtedly the most famous Jackson was born in August, 29th 1958. He also has three childen (Paris, Prince and Michael Jr.).

Tito (Toriano Adaryll) Jackson was born in October, 15th 1953. His wife DeeDee Martes died in 1994. His three sons are Taj, Taryll and TJ.

Janet (Damita Jo) Jackson was born in May, 16th, 1966.

Religion played a very important role in the way Joseph Jackson and his wife Katherine raised their children. Music was another significant aspect of their upbringing.

Joseph was a crane operator in Gary, Indiana, before becoming the manager and producer for his sons. Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Marlon and Michael, who, in particular in the 70s, enjoyed considerable worldwide success as the “Jackson Five”.

The foundation of the “Jackson Five” was the start of Joseph’s successful career as a producer. With this group, Jackson’s sons toured the world and had several top ten albums.

As all his children showed considerable musical talent and some were already making their own way, Joseph could dedicate himself to his daughters La Toya and Janet, who are also now celebrated as stars throughout the world.

Joseph Jackson remains of the most successful music producers to this day, even when the death of his son hit him hard.


Joe Jackson is very associated with Germany as the Jackson family´s Europe Manager, Ralf Seßelberg lives in Oldenburg / Rastede.


Some memories of Ostfriesland and his German appearances can be seen here: