About Katherine Jackson
Katherine Esther Jackson is the matriarch of the Jackson family of entertainers that includes her children Michael and Janet Jackson. Michael dedicated his sixth studio album Thriller (1982) to her. Janet did the same with her fourth studio album Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). In 1985, acknowledging the positive impact on her children's successful music careers, national urban magazine Essence honored her as "Mother of the Year". On November 1, 2017, Jackson resigned co-guardianship of Michael's youngest son, Bigi. The Jackson 5 performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles. That sparked the forming of the family group that was named “The Jackson Brothers 5”, that later became the Jackson 5.
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