Janet Damita Jo Jackson, born on 16 May 1966 in Gary, Indiana, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She is known for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative recordings and elaborate stage shows.
With more than 160 million records sold, Janet Jackson is one of the most successful female singers. She is also a five-time Grammy Award winner and has been a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2019.
Janet is the youngest of Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson's ten children. While her five older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael began their careers as the Jackson Five at the end of the 1960s, Janet, who had a penchant for horses, planned a career as a jockey.
She began her solo career in 1982 with a recording contract with A&M Records. After the release of her third and fourth studio albums Control (1986) and Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989), she became a pop icon. Her collaboration with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis integrated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap and industrial beats, which led to a crossover success in pop music.
Janet Jackson has experienced many ups and downs throughout her career, but she remains one of the most influential figures in the music industry. Her music and influence have shaped generations of artists and she continues to be celebrated as one of pop music's greatest icons.
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