Rebbie Jackson

Also known as Maureen Reillette Jackson, Maureen Reillette Brown, Rebbie Jackson-Brown

Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson-Brown is an American singer and the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on stage with her siblings during shows in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in 1974, before appearing in the CBS television series The Jacksons. At age 34, Jackson released her debut album Centipede (1984). The album's title track was written by her younger brother Michael and has been her most successful single release. She released two more albums: Reaction (1986) and R U Tuff Enuff (1988).

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Rebbie Jackson is an American singer, actor, and songwriter born in Gary, Indiana, on May 29, 1950. A member of the Jackson family, she is the daughter of Katherine Jackson and Joe Jackson, a talent manager. Her siblings include Janet Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Jermaine Jackson. Jackson began her work period in 1974 and has recorded for Columbia Records, performing in the pop music, soul, and contemporary R&B genres.

She is a native English speaker who writes in English. Her musical instrument is the voice. Jackson has a child named Austin Brown.

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Within Vinony's link graph, Rebbie Jackson is referenced by 99 other articles, and connects out to R U Tuff Enuff, Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5.

It is catalogued under topics including 1950 births, 20th-century African-American women singers and 20th-century American singers.

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Gary, Indiana, U.S.

Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson-Brown (born May 29, 1950) is the oldest sibling of the musically renowned Jackson family. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, she is the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on stage with her siblings during shows in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in 1974, before subsequently appearing in the television series…

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JANET JACKSON. — Self2022
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon — Self2011
The Jacksons — Self1976

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Type: Person
Gender: Female
Country: United States
Active from: 1950

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Born: Maureen Reillette Jackson , ( 1950-05-29 ) May 29, 1950 (age 76) , Gary, Indiana , U.S.
Other name: Rebbie
Occupation: Singer
Years active: 1974–present
Spouse: Nathaniel Brown, ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1968 ; died 2013 )
Children: 3, including Austin
Parents: Joe Jackson Katherine Jackson
Family: Jackson
Genres: Pop R&B soul dance
Labels: Columbia MJJ Music SuperBird

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Instance of: human
Family name: Jackson
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Gary
Child: Austin Brown
Father: Joe Jackson (talent manager)
Mother: Katherine Jackson
Occupation: songwriter
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Family: Jackson family
Genre: contemporary R&B
Instrument: voice
Record label: Columbia Records
Image: Rebbie Jackson.jpg

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date of birth: 1950-05-29
Commons category: Rebbie Jackson
name in native language: Rebbie Jackson
start of work period: 1974-00-00
writing language: English language

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Maureen Reillette "Rebbie" Jackson-Brown (/ˈriːbi/; born May 29, 1950) is an American singer and the eldest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on stage with her siblings during shows in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in 1974, before appearing in the CBS television series The Jacksons. At age 34, Jackson released her debut album Centipede (1984). The album's title track was written by her younger brother Michael and has been her most successful single release. She released two more albums: Reaction (1986) and R U Tuff Enuff (1988).

After a seven-year hiatus, Jackson returned with a cover of "Forever Young" for the Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home soundtrack before releasing Yours Faithfully (1998), three years later. It was her last album and a collaboration with artists and producers including Men of Vizion's Spanky Williams, Keith Thomas, and Eliot Kennedy. It featured contributions from her children. In 2011, Rebbie Jackson embarked on the Pick Up the Phone Tour, which is dedicated to American teenagers who have died by suicide.

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