JOE JACKSON

As the patriarch of the Jackson family, Joe’s passing was felt throughout the music industry. It is well-known that the Jackson children are all very talented, but it’s Joe who gets credit for getting them into the business. The iconic Jackson 5 was his brainchild, starting with his eldest sons, Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine before getting Marlon and Michael to join later. The group would make history and of course, give us the legendary Michael Jackson.

For his contributions to music, Joe was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2014. Some of Joe Jackson Band’s greatest hits include Is She Really Going Out With Him, It’s Different for Girls, Jumpin’ Jive, Real Men, and A Slow Song. Other than music, Joe wrote an autobiography about his life experiences from childhood until his success in the music industry called A Cure For Gravity. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 89.