From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rebbie Jackson
Rebbie Jackson
Rebbie Brown cons with his brother Luther.[2] His wife, Katherine, is a
Jehovah’s Witness and raised her children to follow the
Birth name Maureen Reillette Jackson religion. Rebbie, La Toya and Michael became the most
Born May 29, 1950 (1950-05-29) devout of the children as time progressed.[3] Reflecting
Gary, Indiana, U.S. on her early life, Rebbie acknowledged in a 1980s maga-
zine interview that her role within the family had been
Genres R&B, pop, soul
that of a "second mother" to her younger siblings, who
Occupations Singer, actress she would often babysit.[4]
Years active 1974–1998
Marriage
Labels Columbia
MJJ Productions?MJJ Music 18-year-old Rebbie’s announcement that she wanted to
marry her childhood love Nathaniel Brown in May 1968
Associated acts The Jackson 5 created a division in the Jackson family. Jackson ex-
pressed her feelings for the man and proclaimed that she
Jackson;
Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Brown (née Jackson born wanted to move with him to Kentucky. Katherine en-
May 29, 1950) is an American singer professionally couraged her daughter to proceed with the union; she
known as Rebbie Jackson ( /ˈriːbi ˈdʒæksən/). Born and felt that being a wife and mother was an important role
raised in Gary, Indiana, she is the eldest child of the Jack- for all of her daughters to play. Joseph, however, was
son family of musicians. She first performed on stage against the marriage; he wanted Rebbie to follow in the
with her siblings during shows in Las Vegas, Nevada, at footsteps of her brothers (The Jackson 5) and become a
the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in 1974, before subse- singer. Her father felt that married life would stop her
quently appearing in the television series The Jacksons. from becoming a success in the entertainment busi-
At age 34, Jackson released her debut album Centipede ness.[5] Though Rebbie had taken clarinet, piano and
(1984). The album featured songs written by Smokey dance lessons in her childhood, she had no interest in
Robinson, Prince and her younger brother Michael, a music career.[5][6] The teenager thought that a happy
whose contribution (the title track "Centipede") became home was more comforting and secure than the insta-
Rebbie’s most successful single release. By the end of the bility of show business.[5] She also wanted to leave her
1980s, the singer had released two more albums in quick family’s drama-filled home on Jackson Street. Arguments
succession: Reaction (1986) and R U Tuff Enuff (1988). ensued for several weeks before her father relented and
Following a 10-year hiatus in her musical career, allowed Rebbie to wed Brown. Having the last word on
Jackson returned with the 1998 album Yours Faithfully. the matter, Joseph refused to walk his daughter down the
The production of the album, her last to date, had the aisle.[7] Brown and Jackson would go on to have three
singer collaborate with artists and producers such as children together: daughters Stacee (born May 5, 1971)
Men of Vizion’s Spanky Williams, Keith Thomas and Eliot and Yashi (born October 4, 1977), and son Austin (born
Kennedy. It also featured contributions from her chil- November 22, 1985).[8]
dren. Nathaniel Brown is Jackson’s husband and the two
have been married since 1968. Early career
Jackson began her singing career in 1974, performing
Life and career with her siblings at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in
Las Vegas, Nevada. The Vegas shows had initially begun
Childhood and youth in April, without Rebbie. Her five brothers were the main
Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson was born in Gary, In- draws, with herself, Randy, Janet and La Toya serving as
diana to a working-class family on May 29, 1950. The filler for the performances. Due to a sprained ankle, Reb-
daughter of Joseph Walter "Joe" and Katherine Esther bie’s debut was postponed until June, several months lat-
(née Scruse), she is the eldest of their ten children. Her er.[9]
siblings are Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Brandon (d. When The Jackson 5 parted with their record label
1957), Marlon, Michael (d. June 25, 2009), Randy and Motown in 1976, they signed to CBS Records and re-
Janet.[1] Joseph was a steel mill employee who often per- branded themselves as The Jacksons.[10] In addition, the
formed in a rhythm and blues (R&B) band called The Fal- brothers were signed to CBS-TV to star with their family
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rebbie Jackson
in a variety series called The Jacksons. The shows pre- Rebbie later revealed that there was a lot of discus-
miered in June 1976, and featured all of the siblings ex- sion at the time of the release of Centipede over whether
cluding Jermaine, who had chosen to stay with Motown. she should use the Jackson surname professionally or
The initial series run of the 30-minute programs was four not. To begin with Rebbie did not want to use her pre-
weeks. Due to ratings success, more episodes were or- marriage surname, but later reasoned that it was silly to
dered in January 1977. The shows marked the first time deny her heritage. Jackson explained that she did, how-
that an African-American family had ever starred in a ever, compromise with the use of her family name on the
television series. The run of programs concluded shortly Centipede album cover - "Rebbie is large and Jackson is
afterward.[11] small".[12] She further stated that the success of siblings
Prior to the series, Jackson had thought of her singing Michael and Janet had not been a hindrance to her, but
as merely a private hobby. The Jacksons—as well as an served as an enhancement to her career. Rebbie added
early love of musicals—motivated her to become a pro- that she did not have to worry about "name recogni-
fessional recording artist, and the show’s producer en- tion".[13]
couraged her to sing.[12][13] Jackson served as a backing
vocalist for several musicians around this time, as well Reaction and R U Tuff Enuff
as a cabaret singer. She contributed her voice for songs Reaction served as a follow-up album to Centipede, and
by artists such as The Emotions, Sonny Bono and Betty was released in October 1986.[6] The album was recorded
Wright before Jackson’s second pregnancy stalled her at Tito’s Ponderosa Studios in Los Angeles, California.[23]
musical career for a short time.[6][14][15] Her brother Tito produced Reaction along with David Con-
ley and David Townsend of the R&B group Surface. Duets
Centipede were featured on the album, including one with Cheap
Following years of preparation, Jackson’s debut album Trick lead singer Robin Zander and another with Isaac
Centipede was distributed in October 1984 by CBS Records, Hayes.[6][15] The Zander-Jackson collaboration ("You
who had signed her as a solo artist two years previous- Send the Rain Away") was released as a single, and
ly.[12][13] The album was only released once the singer peaked at number 50 on the R&B singles chart. Jackson’s
had ensured that family life was secure and that she had duet with Hayes, the ballad "Tonight I’m Yours", was not
spent time with her children during their important released as a single, though received substantial airplay.
younger years. Centipede became a moderate chart suc- Reaction’s title track ("Reaction") was the most popular
cess, reaching number 13 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop hit from the album, reaching number 16 on the R&B sin-
Albums chart and number 63 on its Top 200. The record- gles chart.[6]
ing of the album had been a family affair; it involved sev- The R U Tuff Enuff album succeeded Reaction upon its
eral contributions from her relatives. Husband Nathaniel release in July 1988.[6] Jackson was more involved with
co-wrote the song "Come Alive Saturday Night" with two the production of the album than she had been on her
of his wife’s brothers: Randy and Tito. The latter Jackson previous releases. She stated at the time of R U Tuff Enuff’s
also penned "Hey Boy" with his wife Dee Dee.[12] The distribution that the sound on the album differed from
most successful single from the album was the title track, anything she had done previously. Jackson commented
"Centipede".[15] Written, arranged and produced by that the album was "more versatile", while noting that
Michael, the song also featured Jackson’s famous brother it resembled other albums because it had a lot of dance
on backing vocals.[12] It reached number 4 on the Black music.[13] Two singles were released from the album and
Singles Chart and was subsequently certified gold by the charted on the R&B singles chart: "Plaything", which
Recording Industry Association of America.[15][16][17] made it into the top 10, and the title track "R U Tuff
"Centipede" marked Michael’s first effort at writing and Enuff", which peaked at number 78.[6][15][24] By mid-June
producing since the release of his successful Thriller 1988, R U Tuff Enuff had reportedly sold 300,000 copies.[25]
(1982).[6] MTV later concluded that the album "struggled".[15]
Other tracks from Rebbie’s album included cover ver- Jackson would lend her vocals to "2300 Jackson Street"
sions of songs by Prince ("I Feel for You") and Smokey (the title track of her brothers’ 2300 Jackson Street album),
Robinson and the Miracles ("A Fork in the Road").[15] The before taking a hiatus from releasing music.[15][26][27]
album received mixed reviews from journalists and mu- Jackson later stated that she performed around the world
sic critics.[18][19][20] According to the magazine Jet, Cen- during this hiatus, and recorded another album that was
tipede marked Jackson’s emergence as a "legitimate shelved after its completion.[28]
recording artist" and "cleared the major hurdle of
demonstrating that she [was] talented and mar- Yours Faithfully
ketable".[12] With the album, Jackson became the last of When fans find out there’s another Jackson coming out,
her siblings to embark on a recording career and the last they want to hear what the person is about. That can be
in line to release hit material.[6][21][22] a double-edged sword.
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Year Album Peak chart posi- Worldwide sales
tions
U.S. Top U.S.
39] 40]
200[39] R&B[40]
1984 Centipede 63 13 —
• Released: October 10, 1984
• Labels: CBS Records
1986 Reaction — 54 —
• Released: March 9, 1986
• Labels: CBS Records
1988 R U Tuff Enuff — 58 300,000 units[25]
• Released: July 12, 1988
• Labels: CBS Records
1998 Yours Faithfully — — —
• Released: March 31, 1998
• Labels: MJJ Productions
Rebbie Jackson, 1998[28] L.A. Live entertainment complex. "We are extremely
Following a 10-year break from music, Jackson signed grateful for all the support. We love you all."[36] In the
with her brother Michael’s record label, MJJ Music, in weeks following Michael’s death, it was speculated by
1997. From the label, Yours Faithfully was released on media sources that Rebbie would be the primary caregiv-
March 31, 1998. The album featured a remixed version er for her late brother’s three children; Prince Michael,
of Jackson’s successful "Centipede".[15][28] Initially, the Prince Michael II and Paris. It was stated that even if
singer had not wanted to feature the track, believing that Michael and Rebbie’s mother Katherine were granted
it was part of the past. After thinking about it for a while, custody of her grandchildren, Rebbie would care for the
Jackson felt that the inclusion of the remix—which fea- three siblings on a day-to-day basis at the Jackson fam-
tures a rap by son Austin—would be a good way to return ily’s Encino home.[15] Katherine was named the legal
to the music scene. In addition, two of her other children, guardian of the trio in August 2009.[37][38] In late 2010,
Stacee and Yashi, contributed backing vocals for the al- Rebbie announced she’s begun recording for a new al-
bum. Other tracks from the album included "Fly Away", bum, her first in 13 years. She’s also been performing
which was written and produced by brother Michael, throughout the states with a set list that contains her
who also served as co-executive producer for Yours Faith- best known songs, some of her brothers’ songs, and some
fully.[28] Fellow producers included Keith Thomas and Motown classics.
Eliot Kennedy.[29] The album also featured a duet with
Men of Vizion’s Spanky Williams on The Spinners’ "I
Don’t Want to Lose You", which Jet described as being a
Discography
"sizzling" rendition.[28] Yours Faithfully’s title track was
released as a single and peaked at number 76 on the R&B Albums
chart.[24] Vibe magazine’s Quohnos Mitchell expressed
disappointment in the album, labelling its content a "mix Singles
of dated R&B grooves dressed up with a few cleverly
placed samples".[30] Footnotes
Death of Michael Jackson [1] Taraborrelli (2004), pp. 11–14.
[2] Taraborrelli (2004), p. 15.
Jackson’s brother Michael died in June 2009, after suf- [3] Taraborrelli (2004), pp. 17–18.
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Year Single Peak chart positions Album Certifications
(sales thresh-
U.S. 42]
U.S. Hot RIANZ[42]
olds)
olds)
24] 41]
R&B[24] 100[41]
1984 "Centipede" 4 24 4 Centipede • US:
Gold[17]
1985 "A Fork in the Road" 40 — — —
1986 "Reaction" 16 — — Reaction —
1987 "You Send the Rain Away" — — — —
"2300 Jackson Street" (The Jacksons featuring Michael Jack- 9 — — 2300 Jack- —
son, Janet Jackson, Rebbie Jackson and Marlon Jackson) son Street
1988 "Plaything" 8 — — R U Tuff —
"R U Tuff Enuff" 78 — — Enuff —
1998 "Yours Faithfully" 76 — — Yours —
Faithfully
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