Katherine may not have been Michael’s only mother who brought the Jackson family together

Katherine was not the only Jackson mother who had unconditional love for Michael, nor the only one who cared for and united the family, nor the only one who was always there, always supporting her. Joseph Jackson, as was widely reported, was a tough taskmaster, his relationship with his famous son sparking mixed emotions in the singer. And Joe Jackson wasn’t always easy to understand.

Michael expressed in his 1993 interview with Oprah Winfrey, “I wish I could understand my father.” The singer acknowledged that his father had a hard time showing affection, which was more of a concern to him than the spanking he received growing up.

In his Oxford speech, Michael said that if he put on a great show, his father would tell him it was a good show. And if he did a good show, he wouldn’t say anything. The music legend further stated, “My father was a management genius and my brothers and I owe our professional success, in large measure, to the energetic way he pushed us.” While Katherine appeared to be the only parent to seek legal custody of Michael Jackson’s children, ABC News quoted her father as saying that he believed the two were ideally suited to care for and raise their grandchildren “to be strong Jacksons.” “

In the final months of Michael’s life, Joe says his ability to access his son was limited, hampered by the star’s inner circle and security personnel. For months, Katherine had also been unable to contact MJ due to the same inner circle. She had to contact Debbie Rowe, who contacted Arnold Klein, Michael’s dermatologist, who informed Michael that her mother was trying to contact him.

Joseph said his son, who apparently surrounded himself with those who didn’t have his best interests at heart, “didn’t know any better.”

The extended family patriarch, commenting on missed opportunities to teach his son street smarts to better judge those looking to cash in on his success, said: “Maybe he could have, he should have taught them a little more what the streets are like. “. instead of, instead of keeping them, together.”