Donny Hathaway

More notably, modern R&B singer Ruben Studdard grew up with Hathaway's music, and did a cover version of the Hathaway song "For All We Know.". portrayed his father as a young teenager in the miniseries . Several anecdotes about Hathaway are contained in Jerry Wexlers book Rhythm And The Blues. In 1992, he, Margaret, and Suzanne de Passe produced The Jacksons: An American Dream, an award-wimming and higly-rated miniseries about the history of The Jackson 5. Jermaine, Jr. Hathaway was considered an eccentric by many, and claimed himself to be a devotee of mid 20th Century French classical composers. Jermaine converted to Islam after a visit in Bahrain in the 1980s. This short live album includes noted R&B musicians Willie Weeks (bass) and Cornell Dupree (guitar). He also has a daughter named Dawn (her mother is unknown).

Donny Hathaway's out of print Donny Hathaway Live has been cited as an influence by numerous artists, including Stevie Ray Vaughn. All of his marriages ended in divorce. More recording was set to follow with the duo, but Hathaway was found dead in an apparent suicide in 1979. Jermaine was married three times, first to Hazel Gordy (mother of Jermaine, Jr., Autumn and Jeremy), then to Margaret Maldonado (mother of Jaimy and Jourdyn; common-law marriage), then to Alejandra Genevieve Oiaza (mother of Jaffar and Jermajesty). He also developed severe depression which temporarily ended his relationship with Flack, though they re-united for "The Closer I Get to You" (1978). His biggest hit is "When The Rain Begins To Fall", a duet with Pia Zadora (1984). The pair released a long series of duets, and Hathaway also began working on soundtracks. Jackson was nominated for Best R&B male vocal performance Grammy award for the Let's Get Serious album.

His second album, Donny Hathaway, was a major hit, including the collaboration with Roberta Flack on Carol King's "You've Got a Friend". When the Jackson 5 left Motown, Jermaine left the group and stayed at Motown, as he was married to Hazel Gordy, the daughter of Motown owner Berry Gordy). His debut LP was Everything Is Everything (1970), which was critically acclaimed. Like Michael, Jermain also began a solo career concurrent to his tenure in The Jackson 5, and had a hit with the 1972 Shep and the Limelites cover "Daddy's Home". 1". Jermaine was the co-lead singer of The Jackson 5, after his brother Michael, and sings notable parts of “I Want You Back”, “I’ll Be There”, and "I Am Love". His debut solo single was "I Thank You Baby", a duet with June Conquest, followed by the influential (though only a minor hit) "The Ghetto, Pt. Born to parents Joseph and Katherine Jackson, Jermaine became a member of the Jackson 5 with four of his other brothers who were signed to Motown Records in 1969.
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He worked as songwriter, session musician and producer for The Staple Singers, Jerry Butler and Aretha Franklin, as well as with Curtis Mayfield. Jermaine Lajuane Jackson (born December 11, 1954 in Gary, Indiana) is an African-American singer, formerly of The Jackson 5 and brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. He was offered jobs in the music industry before graduating, and left school after only three years. You Said (1991). Louis and played piano, earning a fine arts scholarship to Howard University in 1964. Greatest Hits and Rare Classics (1991). He grew up in St. Don't Take It Personal (1989).

Donny Hathaway (October 1, 1945 in Chicago - January 13, 1979 in New York City) was an American soul musician best known for his duets with Roberta Flack. Precious Moments (1986). Dynamite (1984). Let Me Tickle Your Fancy (1982). I Like Your Style (1981).

Jermaine (1980). Let's Get Serious (1980). Frontiers (1978). Feel The Fire (1977).

My Name Is Jermaine (1976). Come Into My Life (1973). Jermaine (1972).