People born in the 1950s and 1960s were part of the Jackson family.
Sigmund Esco `` Jackie '' Jackson ( born May 4 , 1951 ) is an American singer and musician . Jackson family . The continued success of Michael and Janet 's careers as solo artists led the Jacksons to become known as the `` Royal Family of Pop '' . Janet Damita Jo Jackson ( born May 16 , 1966 ) is an American singer , songwriter , dancer and actress . Michael Joseph Jackson ( August 29 , 1958 -- June 25 , 2009 ) was an American singer , songwriter , record producer , dancer , actor , and philanthropist .