Jermaine Jackson

portrayed his father as a young teenager in the miniseries . One of their more famous songs from this period was "Cherish," part of their album Emergency. 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. Their fame quickly diminished in the later part of the decade, though they continued releasing albums throughout the 80s and 1990s. Jermaine converted to Islam after a visit in Bahrain in the 1980s. More hits followed in the early 1980s, including "Big Fun" and "Get Down on It". He also has a daughter named Dawn (her mother is unknown). Their only #1 hit was 1980's "Celebration", off Celebrate!, produced by Eumir Deodato.

All of his marriages ended in divorce. The late 1970s saw a lull in Kool & the Gang's career that ended (after new lead singer James "JT" Taylor joined the group) with 1979's Ladies Night, the title track from which spawned a 25-year-long tradition of ladies' nights in New Jersey dance clubs and bars. 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). Several live and studio albums followed, but 1973's Wild and Peaceful broke the into the mainstream with "Jungle Boogie" and "Hollywood Swinging". His biggest hit is "When The Rain Begins To Fall", a duet with Pia Zadora (1984). Though none of the three singles from the album went far on the pop charts, their R&B success was swift and massive. Jackson was nominated for Best R&B male vocal performance Grammy award for the Let's Get Serious album. The group first hit the pop charts with their debut, self-titled album.

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). The Bell Brothers' father was an acquaintance of Thelonious Monk and the brothers were friends with Leon Thomas. 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". November 1, 1951, Youngstown, Ohio); George Brown on drums; Robert Mickens on trumpet; Dennis Thomas on saxophone; and Rick Westfield on keyboards. 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". October 8, 1950, Youngstown, Ohio) and Ronald Bell on saxophone (b. 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.
. The group's main members over the years included brothers Robert Bell (known as "Kool") on bass (b.

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. They started out as practitioners of R&B and funk, eventually went through a phase where they were a smooth disco ensemble, and wound up the successful period of their career recording tunes that were a mixture of pop and R&B. You Said (1991). They went through several musical phases in their career. Greatest Hits and Rare Classics (1991). They originally formed in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1964. Don't Take It Personal (1989). Kool & the Gang was a massively successful rhythm and blues and disco group.

Precious Moments (1986). "Stone Love" [1987, #10]. Dynamite (1984). "Victory" [1986, #10]. Let Me Tickle Your Fancy (1982). "Emergency" [1985, #28]. I Like Your Style (1981). "Cherish" [1985, #2].

Jermaine (1980). "Fresh" [1985, #4]. Let's Get Serious (1980). "Misled" [1985, #10]. Frontiers (1978). "Tonight" [1984, #13]. Feel The Fire (1977). "Joanna" [1983, #2 (#1 R&B)].

My Name Is Jermaine (1976). "Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)" [1982, #30]. Come Into My Life (1973). "Big Fun" [1982, #21]. Jermaine (1972). "Get Down on It" [1982, #10]. "Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)" [1981, #17 (#1 R&B)].

Jones" [1981, #39]. "Jones vs. "Celebration" [1980 #1, (#1 R&B)]. "Too Hot" [1980, #5].

"Ladies' Night" [1979, #8 (#1 R&B)]. "Spirit of the Boogie"/"Summer Madness" [1975, #35 (#1 R&B)]. "Higher Plane" [1974, #37 (#1 R&B)]. "Hollywood Swinging" [1974, #6].

"Jungle Boogie" [1974, #4]. "Funky Stuff" [1973, #29]. Victory (1986, Mercury, #25). Emergency (1985, De-Lite, #13).

In the Heart (1984, De-Lite, #29). As One (1982, De-Lite, #29). Something Special (1981, De-Lite, #12). Celebrate! (1980, De-Lite, #10).

Ladies' Night (1979, De-Lite, #13). Wild and Peaceful (1974, De-Lite, #33).