Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson (born July 26, 1928) is an American

United States

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 musician

Musician

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, boxer

Boxing

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 and talent manager

Talent manager

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, who is the father and manager of the Jackson family of entertainers which includes Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

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, The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5

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, Rebbie Jackson

Rebbie Jackson

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, La Toya Jackson

La Toya Jackson

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, and Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

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Joseph Jackson was born in Fountain Hill, Arkansas

Fountain Hill, Arkansas

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, the eldest of five to Samuel Jackson (1893-1993) and Crystal Lee King (1907-1992). His siblings were Samuel, Jr. (born c. 1930), Helen (born c. 1931), Luther (1935-2010) and Alfred (born c.