Michael Jackson's Family Tree: Janet, Rebbie, Marlon And More

You know MJ and Janet, but the other siblings aren't all household names. By Eric Ditzian Tito, Jermaine, Michael, Marlon and Jackie Jackson in 1978 Photo: Gregg Cobarr/WireImage With the passing of Michael Jackson , the King of Pop leaves behind eight siblings, each of whom has at once point been a recording artist. From the Jackson 5, to Michael and Jermaine's solo careers, to Janet becoming one of the leading female artists of her generation, the Jacksons seemed born with music in their bones. Rebbie (May 29, 1950) The oldest of the nine Jackson siblings, Rebbie didn't get a shot at stardom with her brothers. It wasn't until 1976 that she began a professional singing career, albeit one in the background: She was a backup vocalist on albums by the Emotions and other R&B; acts. In 1984, fresh off the record-breaking success of Thriller, Michael produced Rebbie's hit single "Centipede," which rose to #4 on the R&B; chart. Since then, she's come out with several ... (link)