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SoulTrain.com Exclusive Q&A: Joe Jackson, In His Own Words
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October 31, 2014 · 1 Comment
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JosephJacksonThe story of how the Jackson 5 rose to fame from Gary, IN
is a well-known tale. It’s also a well- publicized story of how the
entire Jackson family cemented their role in all facets of
entertainment, making them music royalty. However, the true story of the
patriarch of one of music’s most famous families has never really been
told. Over the years, Joe Jackson has faced his share of the wrath of
the media—the same media that preyed on his family, especially his son
Michael Jackson before and after his death in 2009. Mr. Jackson says
it’s time to tell his story, his way. Jackson is currently working on
his latest venture, a book tentatively titled, A Journey in My Shoes.
At 86 years old, one would think Jackson would be laid back, enjoying
the fruits of his labor from a long career of managing his children.
Instead, he stays busy traveling, supporting his multi-talented family,
and working on his own business ventures, showing no signs of slowing
down anytime soon.
In a rare exclusive interview, SoulTrain.com spoke with Joe Jackson to
discuss his new book and his thoughts on what’s missing in the music
industry, and the King of Pop’s Soul Train Award nominations.
SoulTrain.com: Mr. Jackson, it is an absolute pleasure to be speaking
with you. Are you still working on the documentary, A Journey in My
Shoes, which you mentioned on the Piers Morgan Show last year?
Joe Jackson: Thank you. I am, but instead of a documentary, it will
actually be a book that will be my legacy. It’s about my life story.
It’s about how I tried to get my boys out there and how I had to work
several jobs to sustain my family. It’s about the rejection, the
fighting, and the struggles, and the bad press that I’ve received for
what I have done. It’s about the things that I had to go through to make
my boys the superstars they became all over the world. It even
addresses the flack I received about the way that I decided to raise my
children. I can’t wait for the fans to read it.
SoulTrain.com: When will the book be available, and what can fans expect
to learn about Joe Jackson in the book that they didn’t know before?
Joe Jackson: It will be available when I finish it. The fans will just
learn all about me and everything I went through from my point of view.
SoulTrain.com: What else are you working on besides the book?
Joe Jackson: I am working on several things that I can’t really talk
about right now because of confidentiality agreements, but you will hear
about them soon.
SoulTrain.com: The music industry has changed so much since the Jackson 5
signed on with Motown. Mr. Jackson, what do you think is missing in
music today?
Joe Jackson: It was easier back then. Artists wanted it and wanted to
be stars, and they showed up prepared and they were developed, so they
had lasting careers. There’s a lack of artist development today.
Artists are just focused on putting out their music and then you never
hear from them again. That’s just my thoughts on it.
SoulTrain.com: A few years ago in an interview, you mentioned that you
had a record label with Marshall Thompson of the Chi-Lites. Do you still
have the label?
Joe Jackson: Yes, I still have the label, but I don’t have any time to
work on it. I am busy traveling all over the world. I’m just trying to
stay as healthy as I can and travel and do it all for the fans. So I
haven’t been using the label as much these days.
SoulTrain.com: If you were looking for talent, we may know a certain writer that you could sign to the label, hint, hint.
Joe Jackson: What can you do besides laugh and write? That’s funny! (laughs)
SoulTrain.com: Let us know if you change your mind! SoulTrain.com spoke
with Eddie Ray recently. He was the first African American executive at
Capitol Records that tried to get the Jackson 5 signed onto their
label, but you made the decision to go with Motown instead. Do you think
things would have been different had you decided to go with Capitol
instead of Motown?
Joe Jackson: I think I made a good choice, wouldn’t you say?
SoulTrain.com: Absolutely! Mr. Jackson, when you look back on your life, especially your career, do you have any regrets?
Joe Jackson: No regrets at all. I enjoyed what I did and reached the
goals that I set. My goal was to help my family make it and I achieved
that.
SoulTrain.com: Michael Jackson has been nominated for a Soul Train Award for Album of the Year for the album Xscape,
and he’s also nominated for Best Song of the Year, and Best
Collaboration for “Love Never Felt So Good” featuring Justin Timberlake.
What do you think about your son’s nominations?
Joe Jackson: I think it would have made Michael very proud to be
nominated. I just wish Michael was here to be able to celebrate his
nominations, especially if he wins.
SoulTrain.com: Are you pleased with the way fans have kept your son Michael’s memory alive?
Joe Jackson: Yes, very much so. I appreciate it so much how they have
remembered Michael. When I travel all over the world, fans show our
family so much love. I just want to say thank you very much to the fans.
I really appreciate all that they do for our family.
SoulTrain.com: Do you have any memories of Soul Train that you’d like to share?
Joe Jackson: Oh yes, I will never forget Soul Train or Don Cornelius.
Don Cornelius was the first one to put my boys on stage. It was the
first time they had been on stage. Back then, Don promoted a show at the
West Side Theater in Chicago, so I will never forget him, ever.
To keep up with Mr. Joe Jackson, follow him on Twitter at @Joe5Jackson and check out his website.
-Shameika Rene’