Traumatic Facts About The Jackson Family, Music's Tragic Dynasty
The feuds. The rumors. The music. As one of the most well-known families of all time, the Jacksons hardly need an introduction. The Jackson family stayed in the headlines for their endless scandals as much as their music.
Moonwalk over and learn about one of the most famous and dysfunctional families of our time.
Jackson Family Facts
1. Joe Liked Young Women
As a young man, Joe Jackson aspired to become a professional boxer—until he met a young lady named Katherine Scruse. Joe fell for her immediately—but there were two big problems with their romance. First, Joe was already married at the time. Second, Scruse wasn't even of age. She was only 17 years old when Joe Jackson started to pursue her.
2. He Abandoned His Wife
Joe quickly annulled his first marriage to be with his teenage bride. The couple wed in 1949, moved to Gary, Indiana, and started their family.
After a few years of working as a crane operator, Joe Jackson started playing in a blues band and exploring the music industry. He didn't gain too much traction—until he realized his sons had musical talent.
With that, the tumultuous saga of the Jackson family began.
3. Joe Made His Kids Work
The three brothers started playing gigs around town, eventually bringing in more of their siblings like Marlon and, of course, Michael. Though he was just five years old (!
) when he started working, Michael proved to be the most dynamic performer and quickly took over as the lead singer. Soon enough, the group became known as the Jackson 5.
