Michael Jackson's father stated in his book, 'The Jacksons', that he has Native American ancestry. The name Jackson originates from his great-grandfather on his father's side, Jack Gale. ... He was an Indian shaman and fell in love with a black slave by the name of Gina.

Why did Michael Jackson love India?

“He loved India. Talented, giving, kind and respectful, that's how Indians are, he would say. And I did experience that for myself when I came to India. But before that we were always aware of India as a place of many talents — dancing, singing, their handicrafts.

What is Michael Jackson's nationality?

Michael Jackson, in full Michael Joseph Jackson or Michael Joe Jackson (see Researcher's Note), (born August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, U.S.—died June 25, 2009, Los Angeles, California), American singer, songwriter, and dancer who was the most popular entertainer in the world in the early and mid-1980s.