Biography of jackie jackson

11 May 2022, 14:24 | Updated: 4 August 2023, 15:07

Jackie Jackson found fame as one of the famous Jackson siblings, and has been a member of the Jackson 5 and Jacksons since the late 1960s.

The singer and songwriter was an original member of the Jackson 5 on the Motown label, and he is the second child and oldest brother in the Jackson family.

Jackie has also recorded a couple of solo albums.

Here are all the important facts about the artist:

1. How old is Jackie Jackson and what is his real name?

   Full name Sigmund Esco Jackson, Jackie was born in Gary, Indiana, on his mother Katherine's 21st birthday in 1951.

   He celebrated his 71st birthday in 2022.

   Nicknamed Jackie by his grandfather, taken from 'Jackson Boy', he and his siblings grew up in a two-room house just outside of Chicago.

   In 1964, his father Joseph formed the Jackson Brothers singing group, which included Ja