Katherine Jackson lifestyle and net worth 2024.
Welcome to our channel, where we delve into the lives of those who have shaped the landscape of entertainment. Today, we embark on a journey through the extraordinary life of Katherine Jackson. Katherine Esther Jackson, born Kattie B. Screws on May 4, 1930, stands as the esteemed matriarch of the illustrious Jackson family, renowned for their contributions to entertainment. As the nurturing force behind icons like Michael and Janet Jackson, she cultivated a legacy of talent and resilience. Katherine's steadfast support and guidance played a pivotal role in shaping the success of her children, fostering their artistic talents and instilling values of dedication and perseverance. Her enduring presence symbolizes the strength and unity of the Jackson clan, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music and entertainment for generations to come. Don't forget to hit subscribe to stay tuned for more captivating profiles of influential figures. As a child, Jackson aspired to become an actress or a country singer, but was dismayed to find no notable Black country stars. Her parents divorced when she was still a child. She attended Washington High School in East Chicago, Indiana, where she joined the school band.
In 1947, Scruse met Joseph "Joe" Jackson, a fellow resident of East Chicago, Indiana, and they began to date after Jackson obtained an annulment of his earlier marriage. After dating for a year, Scruse and Jackson married on November 5, 1949. In January 1950 they purchased a house on 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana that had just two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a small utility room for the washing machine and freezer. Their sons slept in bunk beds in one bedroom, Jackson and Joe in the other, and their daughters in the living room. From 1950 to 1966, 10 children were born to them, including Brandon Jackson, who was the twin of Marlon but died a few hours after their birth.
The Jackson 5 was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana. It included brothers Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine, with younger brothers Marlon and Michael joining soon after. The Jackson 5 performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles. The group was managed by Joe Jackson. In 1968, the group left Steeltown Records and signed with Motown and Berry Gordy, where they were the first group to debut with four consecutive number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with the songs "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There".
During the couple's early years in Gary, Indiana, Katherine sang together with Joe Jackson (husband) as he played guitar. Joe and his brother Luther also formed an R&B band, the Falcons, in the mid-1950s, for extra income. Joe had a boxing career, but later went on to work as a crane operator at East Chicago's Inland Steel Company to support the family. Katherine, a devout Jehovah's Witness, began to work part-time at Sears in Gary and played clarinet and piano on the side. She knew that her son Michael loved music and had rhythm from an early age; one day she saw him dancing to the rickety old Maytag washing machine. Another son, Tito, would sneak to play Joe’s guitar while he was not home and one day broke a guitar string. After the guitar was fixed, Tito played for Joe. That sparked the forming of the family group that was named “The Jackson Brothers 5”, that later became the Jackson 5. While Joe led the rehearsals in the living room, Katherine designed and hand sewed the stage outfits for the boys, and visited The Salvation Army for shoes. Jackson also spent time singing harmonies with the boys around the kitchen table. Jackson served as the family's backbone.
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