Jermaine LaJuane Jackson (known also as Muhammad Abdul Aziz post-conversion to Islam) is an influential American singer, songwriter, and bassist, born on December 11, 1954. He is a prominent member of the famed Jackson family.

Jermaine is recognized for his role as the second vocalist and bassist of the Jackson 5, alongside his iconic brother, Michael Jackson. His tenure with the group spanned from 1964 to 1975, and he later rejoined the rebranded group, The Jacksons, in 1983, contributing until 2020.

While primarily a supporting vocalist, Jermaine sang on hits like "I'll Be There" and "I Want You Back". His solo career ran parallel to Michael's, yielding several top-30 hits in the 1980s. Notably, he recorded duets with Whitney Houston on her debut album.

His career also includes producing for the band Switch and achieving international success with the duet "When the Rain Begins to Fall" with Pia Zadora.