Birth Name : LaToya Yvonne Jackson
Date of Birth : 29 May 1956, Gary, Indiana, USA
Height : 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Occupations : Singer-songwriter, actress, model
Though Latoya Jackson may not be known as the most famous or talented Jackson, but she does have a reputation for being one of the most controversial. She was born on May 29, 1956 in Gary, Indiana as Latoya Yvonne Jackson. A singer and entertainer, Latoya has released many albums but is perhaps most known for her stories revealing the personal and dysfunctional side of the Jackson clan, especially that of her father Joe Jackson. She would pose nude in Playboy, bringing her and her family a lot of attention, though not very favorable attention.
In 1980, Jackson released her self-titled debut. In order to distinguish herself from her famous brothers, The Jacksons, La Toya only wanted her first name on the album. "I begged just to have it 'La Toya'. But my father said, 'It's your last name. You got to use it.' But I wanted to see what I could do as an individual." The first single "If You Feel The Funk", became a modest hit, climbing into the Top 40 of the US R&B chart, narrowly missing out on the Billboard Hot 100 at #101. Her second single, "Night Time Lover", was produced by younger brother Michael who provided backing vocals. In turn, she provided the opening scream on her brothers', The Jacksons, 1980 hit, "This Place Hotel" as well as backing vocals on brother Michael's 1984 solo hit "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing). The album peaked at #116 on the Billboard 200, #26 on the Billboard R&B charts, and #178 in the UK Top 200, making it her highest charting album. It spawned two singles: "If You Feel the Funk" and "Night Time Lover".
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