Rebbie Jackson Singer, oldest of Michael Jackson's sisters Date of Birth: 29.05.1950 Country: USA

Rebbie Jackson Biography

Rebbie Jackson, born Maureen Reillette Brown in 1950, is an American singer and the oldest of the Jackson siblings. She was born in Gary, Indiana to Joseph Walter and Katherine Esther Jackson. Her father, a steel mill worker and musician, was not heavily involved in raising the children. Rebbie took on many responsibilities, including caring for her younger siblings.

At the age of 18, Rebbie announced her plans to marry Nathaniel Brown and move to Kentucky. Her father believed she should focus on her music career, like her brothers, who formed the group 'The Jackson 5'. Despite her musical talents, Rebbie had little interest in becoming a singer and dreamt of starting her own life away from her family.

After several months, her father reluctantly allowed her to get engaged but refused to attend her wedding. In 1974, Rebbie began her musical career by performing with her brothers at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. She and her other sisters would perform during the breaks of 'The Jackson 5' shows.

After the success of 'The Jackson 5', Rebbie realized she should pursue her own music career. She recorded backing vocals for various artists, including 'The Emotions', Sonny Bono, and Betty Wright. In 1984, she signed with CBS Records and released her debut album, 'Centipede'. The album featured contributions from her family, including her brother Michael Jackson.

'Reaction', her second album, was released in 1986 and featured collaborations with popular artists such as David Conley and David Townsend. The title track reached 16th place on the R&B charts. Two years later, Rebbie released the album 'R U Tuff Enuff', which she produced herself. Although it did not generate much buzz, two songs from the album made it onto the charts.

Rebbie's last music project before a decade-long hiatus was the song '2300 Jackson Street' on 'The Jacksons' album of the same name. She returned to the music scene in 1997, signing with her brother Michael's label, MJJ Music. Her album 'Yours Faithfully' was mostly comprised of remixes of her older songs and received positive reviews from critics.

After Michael Jackson's death in 2009, Rebbie was expected to become the guardian of his three children. However, legal custody was granted to their grandmother, Katherine. Despite this, Rebbie frequently visits her nieces and nephews.