QUICK FACTS Born: August 29, 1958 (Gary, Indiana Died: June 25, 2009 (Los Angeles, California Zodiac Sign: Virgo Height: 5 feet 10 inches Weight: 112 pounds : Spouses Lisa Marie Presley (1994 – 1996 Debbie Rowe (1996 – 1999 Singer, songwriter. Jackson was born August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, to an African-American working-class family. His father, Joseph Jackson, had been a guitarist but had put aside his musical aspirations to provide for his family as a crane operator. Believing his sons had talent, he molded them into a musical group in the early 1960s. At first, the Jackson Family performers consisted of Michael's older brothers Tito, Jermaine, and Jackie. Michael joined his siblings when he was five, and emerged as the group's lead vocalist. He showed remarkable range and depth for such a young performer, impressing audiences with his ability to convey complex emotions. Older brother Marlonalso became a member of the group, which evolved into the The Jackson 5