Tito Jackson bio: net worth, age, height, weight, wife, kids, wiki.
Tito Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was born on October 15, 1953, as the third child of the Jackson family. Jackson was a member of the original Jackson 5 and The Jacksons, who rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The Motown label aided the Jackson 5’s ascent to stardom, and Tito later recorded as a solo artist on the Epic label in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Tito Jackson: Profile summary
Full Name/Birth Name | Tito Adaryll Jackson |
Celebrated Name | Tito Jackson |
Gender | Male |
Main Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Instrumentalist |
Nationality | American |
Born In | Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
Birth Day | 15-Oct-53 |
Age | 69 years old |
Height | 0.94 m |
Height(s) Feet | 3 feet and 1 inches |
Height(s) cm | 94 cm |
Weight(s) | 80 kg |
Weight(s) in pound | 176 pounds |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Spouse | Dolores Martes |
Children | Yes, Taj Jackson, Taryll Jackson, TJ Jackson |
Net Worth | $2.4 Million |
Tito Jackson: Early Life & Biography
Tito Jackson was the third born out of ten children born to Joseph, his father, and Katherine. His father was a steel mill worker while his mother was a devout Jehovah witness. His family was a classy working one. They lived in a 3-bedroom located in Gary, Indiana.
When Tito Jackson was ten years, his father found him playing his (dad’s) guitar following the breakage of the guitar’s string. His father had to fix the line, and as a result, his father demanded his son to be playing the guitar for him.
It seems the string opened a new page for Tito Jackson as his dad requested Jackson, Jackie, and Jermaine to form a singing band as well as impressing vocals from Jackie and Jermaine.
Tito Jackson: Personal Life
In 1972, Tito and his wife Dolores Martez ” Dee Dee’ tied a knot. Dolores was just 18 years old. However, in 1988, their love spilt, and no one was willing to fetch it back.
Six years later, that is 1994, Martinez was found dead and her body floating in a swimming pool.
According to investigations, her death was termed accidental. However, it did not take long to find the person involved in her death. Donald Bohana, a businessperson from Los Angeles, was found guilty and charged with murder.
In 2000, Donald got charged with second-degree murder resulting in living behind bars for 15 years.
Tito Jackson: Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on October 15, 1953, Tito Jackson is 67 years old as of today’s date [current date]. His height is 6 feet 1 inch tall, and his weight is 80 kg.
Tito Jackson: Career
The brothers began performing in school functions and later local shows when Jackson had just hit 12 years. His brother Michael was the leader of that band when he was seven years old.
Later on, in 1965, they named their band Jackson 5. Their efforts in singing awarded them many awards.
After two workings of working with the band, Joe Jackson had to work part-time at the steel mill as a way of securing a deal with Steel town records.
In 1969, the Jackson 5 made a deal with Motown Records in Detroit. Under Motown Records, they release several songs that received worldwide recognition, including ‘ I want you back,’ ‘ I’ll be there,’ ABC’ among others.
Tito and his brother Marlon rarely sang background vocals, or if they did, it was not that much. Motown did not give any permission to Tito and the Jackson 5 to perform guitar during the lead sessions but instead allowed all session guitarists to take that part.
In 1976, Tito and Jackson 5 left Motown and joined CBS records. While working with CBS, Tito sang tenure and was heard in some recordings such as ‘ Man of war,’ Zippee Doo Da.’
In 2003, Tito started performing a solo career where he sang blues music.
In a BBC singing competition of celebrities, Tito was one of the judges present.
Following his brother’s demise, the remaining acted and produced a reality TV show known as ‘The Jacksons: A family dynasty.
Tito, together with his brothers and sisters, featured in a single song by the name ‘get a well-baby.’ The song featured Bigg Daddy Kane. The single was a hit for a long time and became the last song on the Jackson family that was a hit.
Tito Jackson: Awards & Achievements
Tito Jackson received three nominations, through the 62nd Grammy Awards.
Tito Jackson: Net worth
Tito has a net worth of more than $3 million.