Maureen Reillette “Rebbie” Brown (ne Jackson; created May 29, 1950) is an American vocalist professionally known as Rebbie Jackson /ribi dksn/. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, she’s the oldest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on stage along with her sibs during shows in Vegas, Nevada, at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in 1974, before later appearing in the television series “The Jacksons”. At age 34, Jackson released her debut record “Centipede” (1984). From the end of the 1980s, the vocalist had released two more records in rapid succession: “Reaction” (1986) and “R U Tuff Enuff” (1988).
Following a 10-year hiatus in her musical career, Jackson returned with the 1998 record “Yours Faithfully”. The creation of the record, her last to date, was a cooperation with musicians and producers including Men of Vizion’s Spanky Williams, Keith Thomas, and Eliot Kennedy. In addition, it featured contributions from her kids. In 2011, Rebbie embarked about the “Pick Up the Telephone Tour,” that is dedicated to teenagers that have committed suicide throughout the U.S.
Following years of training, Jackson’s debut record Centipede was broadcast in October 1984 by CBS Records, who’d signed her as a solo artist a couple of years previously. The record was just released after the vocalist had ensured that family life was safe and that she’d spent time with her kids in their significant younger years. The record of the record had been a family matter; it entailed several contributions from her relatives. The latter Jackson also written “Hey Boy” along with his wife Dee Dee.[ The most successful tune in the record was the million-selling title track, “Centipede”. Composed, arranged and produced by Michael, the song also featured Jackson’s well-known brother on backing vocals. “Centipede” indicated Michael’s first attempt at writing and producing since the release of his successful Thriller (1982).