Joe Jackson's musical legacy: How he led his children to stardom

Joe Jackson, family patriarch

Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the singing Jacksons, in July of 1984. After putting aside his own dreams of musical stardom while raising his children with wife Katherine in Gary, Indiana, Jackson served as a fearsome stage dad, catapulting his kids to stardom and launching a musical dynasty beginning when the Jackson 5 found instant fame in 1969. Joe Jackson died June 27, 2018, two days after the nine-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death.

Rebbie Jackson

The oldest of the Jackson siblings, Rebbie Jackson, released the album “Centipede” in 1984 which included the title track, her only hit single, which was written and produced by brother Michael.

Jackie Jackson

After his time with the Jackson 5, Jackie went on to run two record labels, Jesco Records and Futurist Entertainment. Jackie, who dated Paula Abdul in the 1980s, now lives in Las Vegas with his third wife and twin sons born in 2013.

Tito Jackson

Tito Jackson started with the Jackson, 5 but eventually embarked on a solo career in 2003 as a blues musician. Here he performs at the Henley Festival on July 12, 2014, in Henley-on-Thames, England.

Jermaine Jackson

One of the founding members of the Jackson 5, Jermaine Jackson branched out for a solo career and had the top 10 hit “Let’s Get Serious” in 1980. More recently, he has appeared on several reality TV shows including “Celebrity Big Brother UK” in 2007 and “Celebrity Wife Swap” in 2014.

La Toya Jackson

La Toya Jackson had marginal success in the with her self-titled debut album in 1980 and the single “Heart Don’t Lie” in 1984. She also made headlines in the 1990s when she accused her father of sexual abuse. Earlier this year, La Toya won $25,000 for charity on the Food Network series “Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition.”

Marlon Jackson

During his days with the Jackson 5, Marlon Jackson was known as "the Dancingest Jackson" for his footwork on stage and as the "Jokester" for his sense of humor. He released a solo album “Baby Tonight” in 1987 which featured the hit single “Don’t Go.”

Michael Jackson

Starting as a child with the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson went on to become a pop megastar. His 1983 smash “Thriller” remains the biggest-selling album of all time and spawned seven hit singles including “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.” The King of Pop died at 50 on June 25, 2009.

Randy Jackson

The Jackson 5 shares a moment in London in October 1972 with youngest brother Randy (top left), who was too young to join the group. Randy went on to form his own band, Randy and the Gypsys, in 1990 and then set up his label Modern Records in 1998. He was also plagued by personal problems including filing for bankruptcy in 1996.

Janet Jackson

Joe Jackson initially managed his daughter Janet’s career, which included a role on the ’70s CBS sitcom “Good Times,” but she severed ties with him after her 1986 multiplatinum album “Control.” Her career took a downturn after the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" scandal at the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. Her career rebounded with the 2015 album “Unbreakable” and she has her first child, at 50, in January 2017.