Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine LaJuane Jackson is an American musician, singer, and bass guitarist best known as a member of the Jackson 5. Born December 11, 1954, in Gary, Indiana, he was the second vocalist after his brother Michael, contributing to timeless hits like I Want You Back and I'll Be There. His smooth baritone and bass playing were central to the group's Motown sound. After the Jackson 5 left for Epic in 1975, Jermaine stayed with Motown, married to label founder Berry Gordy's daughter, and launched a solo career that included the platinum single Daddy's Home and the Grammy-nominated album Let's Get Serious.

He rejoined his brothers in 1983 for the Victory album and tour, remaining with the Jacksons until 2020. Beyond performing, Jermaine produced tracks for Whitney Houston's debut album and worked with the band Switch. He authored the best-selling memoir Michael: You Are Not Alone in 2011, offering an intimate look at life in the Jackson family. As of 2026, he continues to release updated editions of his book and remains active in entertainment and business ventures. [edit]

Jermaine grew up in a cramped two-bedroom house at 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana, sharing space with his parents and eight siblings. His father Joe worked as a crane operator at Inland Steel, while his mother Katherine played piano and sang around the house. Music was a constant presence, Joe had played guitar in an R&B group called the Falcons, and Katherine taught the children harmonies. Jermaine and his older brothers Jackie and Tito would secretly practice on their father's guitar when he was away.

In 1964, Joe caught them playing and formed the Jackson Brothers, which soon became the Jackson 5 when younger siblings Marlon and Michael joined. Jermaine took up bass guitar and shared lead vocals with Michael. The family moved to Los Angeles in the late 1960s after signing with Motown. Raised as Jehovah's Witnesses, the Jacksons didn't celebrate holidays, a childhood experience Jermaine later described as confusing when surrounded by festive neighbors. [edit]

The Jackson 5 exploded onto the national scene in 1969 with I Want You Back, the first of four consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Jermaine's bass lines and harmonies were integral to the group's sound. He launched his solo career in 1972 with Daddy's Home, a cover that went platinum and reached the Top 10. When his brothers left Motown for Epic in 1975, Jermaine stayed behind, his marriage to Berry Gordy's daughter Hazel made the decision personal. He was replaced in the Jacksons by his brother Randy.

His 1980 solo album Let's Get Serious earned a Grammy nomination and spawned R&B hits. Jermaine reunited with his brothers for the 1983 Victory album and the subsequent Victory Tour, which grossed $75 million. In 1985, he produced and sang duets with Whitney Houston on her debut album. His 1989 single Don't Take It Personal hit number one on the Billboard R&B chart. Later years saw him appear on Celebrity Big Brother UK in 2007, serve as a guest judge on Australian Idol, and executive produce the A&E reality series The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty in 2010. He left the Jacksons in 2020 after 37 years. [edit]

Jermaine has long been seen as the most diplomatic and family-oriented of the Jackson brothers, often acting as a mediator both within the family and in public settings. His smooth baritone and easygoing stage presence set him apart from Michael's explosive energy. Fans appreciate his loyalty to the Jackson legacy and his willingness to share personal stories in his memoir. On social media, he posts nostalgic photos of the Jackson 5 era and updates on his current projects. While he never reached Michael's level of global superstardom, Jermaine is respected as a key architect of the Jackson 5's sound and a steady presence in the family's public life. [edit]

Jermaine Jackson remains a foundational figure in the history of popular music, though iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated this person and they do not currently hold a placement in the published rankings. The absence of a specific rank reflects a steady, enduring legacy rather than a decline in relevance, as his influence persists through the continued consumption of the Jackson 5 catalog and solo works like Daddy's Home. While he commands respect across generations, he does not appear in the current Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list maintained by the engine. His audience consists largely of listeners who follow the broader Jackson family narrative, with no formal collective identity documented for supporters dedicated solely to him. Unlike some contemporaries who have cultivated named fanbases with organized campaigns, Jermaine's followers typically engage with the group's mythology as a whole. The most prominent story fans still retell involves his emotional reunion with Michael Jackson during the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special in 1983, a moment that marked the first time the brothers performed together since the split. This event cemented his role as a bridge between the group's early days and its later reunions. Another key element of the lore concerns his decision to remain at Motown while his siblings moved to Epic Records, a choice that defined the trajectory of the band's history. Recent interest in the family has surged following the release of the biopic Michael and upcoming concert events, yet these moments reinforce the collective legacy rather than isolating individual stardom. The lack of a distinct fandom name suggests that his appeal is deeply intertwined with the group's shared history rather than standing alone as a separate phenomenon.[edit]

Jermaine was the one who announced Michael Jackson's death to the world on June 25, 2009, and later sang Smile at his memorial service. He served as a pallbearer at the funeral. In 2007, he was a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother UK, where he played peacemaker between arguing housemates. He was the guest of honor at the Muslim Writers Awards in Birmingham, England, in 2008. Jermaine's 2011 memoir became a New York Times bestseller. He co-executive produced the NBC special The Jackson Family Honors and the miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream. A widely told story from his career involves the pivotal 1983 Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever performance, where he rejoined his brothers on stage for the first time since leaving the group. This reconciliation moment is often cited as the turning point that allowed for their subsequent Victory tour. Another enduring chapter of the family lore details his choice to stay with Motown in 1975 while the rest of the Jackson 5 signed with Epic Records, a decision that reshaped the band's future. These events are central to how the public remembers his contributions beyond his vocal and bass work.[edit]

Jermaine is the fourth of ten children born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson. His siblings include Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, La Toya, Marlon, Michael, Randy, and Janet. A twin brother, Brandon, died shortly after birth in 1957. Joe Jackson, who managed the Jackson 5, passed away in 2018; Katherine, now in her 90s, remains the family matriarch. Jermaine has eight children from four relationships: Jermaine Jr., Autumn, and Jaimy with first wife Hazel Gordy; Jeremy and Jourdynn with Margaret Maldonado; Jaafar and Jermajesty with second wife Alejandra Oaziaza; and one more child from a later relationship. He currently lives with his wife Maday Velazquez. [edit]

Jermaine is closely associated with his brother Michael Jackson, with whom he performed for decades. He worked with Whitney Houston on her 1985 debut album, producing and singing duets. His father-in-law Berry Gordy shaped his early career through Motown. Jermaine also produced for the band Switch and collaborated with numerous R&B artists throughout the 1970s and 1980s. [edit]

Jermaine married Hazel Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy, in 1973. The marriage influenced his decision to stay with Motown when his brothers left for Epic. They had three children, Jermaine Jr., Autumn, and Jaimy, before divorcing in 1988. From 1986 to 1993, he was in a relationship with Margaret Maldonado, with whom he had two sons: Jeremy and Jourdynn. In 1995, he married Alejandra Oaziaza; they had two sons, Jaafar and Jermajesty, and divorced in 2004. Jermaine married Halima Rashid in August 2004; that marriage ended in divorce in 2016. As of 2026, he is married to Maday Velazquez, though the exact year of their wedding is not publicly known. [edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Jermaine Jackson's net worth in 2026 is estimated at $10 Million. This figure represents a cumulative result of decades of earnings derived from music royalties associated with Jackson 5 recordings and his own solo output, including chart-toppers such as Daddy's Home and Don't Take It Personal. Significant income streams also originated from the 1984 Victory Tour, which generated $75 million in gross revenue. Financial growth was further bolstered by book sales from his best-selling memoir Michael: You Are Not Alone. Additional revenue sources include appearances on reality television programs, roles as an executive producer on major projects, and investments in business ventures covering entertainment, hospitality, and jewelry sectors. Real estate holdings form part of his financial portfolio, although specific properties remain unlisted in public records.[edit]