Marlon Jackson

Marlon David Jackson (born March 12, 1957 in Gary, Indiana) is an African-American singer and musician, formerly of The Jackson 5, and brother of American pop stars Mich

Marlon David Jackson (born March 12, 1957 in Gary, Indiana) is an African-American singer and musician, formerly of The Jackson 5, and brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. Born in Gary, Indiana to parents Joseph and Katherine Jackson, Marlon was premature; his twin brother, Brandon, died within hours of birth.

Marlon was about 6 years old when his father, Joseph, formed his five oldest sons into the Jackson 5 singing and dancing group. The second youngest of the Jackson 5, Marlon was only one year older than the lead singer of the group, Michael. Michael was clearly a child prodigy, and Marlon had trouble performing as well as him. Multiple family sources have said that Joseph would sometimes beat Marlon for failing to dance as well as Michael. Joseph wanted to drop Marlon from the group, but mother Katherine Jackson insisted that he stay.