♡Michael Jackson♡

Key Family Members: Parents: Joe and Katherine Jackson Siblings: Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Michael, Randy, and Janet Jackson Children: Prince, Paris, and Bigi Musical Roots: Matriarch Katherine Jackson played clarinet and piano and wanted to be a country-and-western singer. Humble Beginnings: The nine siblings grew up in a very small two-bedroom house in Gary, Indiana. Iconic Costumes: Katherine Jackson designed many of the early costumes for the Jackson 5. The Sixth Brother: Marlon Jackson had a twin brother named Brandon, who died shortly after birth. Diverse Heritage: The family has fascinating roots that include a Choctaw Native American ancestor who was a shaman and a U.S. Army scout. Name Change: Michael's youngest child, Prince Michael Jackson II (known as "Blanket"), officially changed his name to Bigi in 2015. First Sister to Gold: While all siblings have gold records, La Toya Jackson was the first sister to attain one for "Reggae Night". Talent Show Winners: The Jackson 5 won their first major talent show in 1966 at the Regal Theater in Chicago. Family Pets: When Michael was young, the family had a pet deer and a pet monkey. Generational Talents: Several of the siblings' children have continued in the entertainment industry, including Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson (3T), who are sons of Tito Jackson. You are his best friend