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Janet Jackson

One of the biggest recording artists of the 1980s and '90s, and the only Jackson sibling to escape Michael's shadow.

Biography

Few celebrity siblings can become superstars in their own right and with their own distinct personalities. That's exactly what Janet Jackson did in becoming one of the biggest pop and R&B stars of the '80s and '90s. Since her breakthrough with 1986's Control, Jackson has rivaled Madonna and Whitney Houston in terms of pop chart success over the long haul. Jackson kept her level of quality control very high; her singles were always expertly crafted, with indelible pop hooks and state-of-the-art production. Her broad-based appeal never really dipped all that much, and she successfully shifted her image from a strong, independent young woman to a sexy, mature adult. ~ Steve Huey

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