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Born May 16, 1966 (age 58) • Gary • Indiana
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2019) • Grammy Award (2001) • Grammy Award (1997) • Grammy Award (1995) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1989)
Notable Works “Why Did I Get Married Too?”
Notable Family Members brother Michael Jackson

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