The Jacksons

The story is one that has been told over the years about five young brothers who grew up in Gary, Indiana and became superstars in their teens. One of the brothers of course stood out from his siblings, and went on to become the biggest name in pop history. His life is one of magic and tragedy. This is the story of Michael Jackson.

Before he was Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, he was merely known as Michael Jackson "Our little brother". Michael Jackson was part of a family, he was part of the Jackson Clan who lived in a small 3 bedroom home on what is now called Jackson Street.

 Michael Jackson was the eight child of the Jackson Family.

 First came, Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson (born May 29, 1950).

                                   Sigmund Esco "Jackie" Jackson (born May 4, 1951)

                                  Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson (born October 15, 1953)

                            Jermaine La Jaune Jackson (born December 11, 1954) 

                                     LaToya Yvonne Jackson (born May 29, 1956)

Marlon David Jackson(pictured) and his twin Brandon who died shortly after birth (born March 12, 1957)

                                     

                                          Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958)

                             Steven Randall "Randy" Jackson (born October 29, 1961)

                                   
                                   Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966)

The family lived in a three house room in Gary. Katherine and Joseph both worked. Katherine worked at Sears for sometime and Joseph worked in the Steel Mill and later at nights with his band the Falcons.

The first family home in Gary, Indiana.

Address:

2300 Jackson St., Gary, IN

Directions:

I-80/94 exit 10. Drive north on Broadway for four blocks, turn left onto W. 23rd Ave. for six blocks. On the left, just past Jackson St.