The Jackson family is a family.
Jackson family . As a group , the eldest sons Jackie , Tito , Jermaine , Marlon , Randy and Michael , made the family 's reputation , facilitating the subsequent success of siblings Rebbie , La Toya , and Janet . Michael Joseph Jackson ( August 29 , 1958 -- June 25 , 2009 ) was an American singer , songwriter , record producer , dancer , actor , and philanthropist . The Jackson 5 , or Jackson Five , also known as the Jacksons in later years , is an American popular family music group . Tito Jackson . Jackson is the third child in the Jackson family .