The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 first performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit and eventually signed with Steeltown Records in 1967, under which their first two singles were released. In 1968, they left Steeltown and signed with Motown, where they were the first group to debut with four consecutive number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the songs "I Want You Back" (1969), "ABC)", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There)" (all 1970). They achieved seventeen Top 40 singles on the chart in five years, including six number-one Billboard R&B hits. The group left Motown for Epic Records in early 1976, with the exception of Jermaine, who was replaced by youngest brother Randy). Changing their name to the Jacksons upon signing with Epic, they released four studio albums and one live album between 1976 and 1981, including the successful albums Destiny) (1978) and Triumph) (1980) and singles "Enjoy Yourself)" (1976), "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground))" (1978), "This Place Hotel" (1980), and "Can You Feel It)" (1981).
1964–1969: Early years
!The Jackson 5 in 1969
1964–1969: Early years
The five Jackson brothers' interest in music was bolstered by their father Joe Jackson). In 1964, Joe found Tito playing with his guitar after a string broke, and he was impressed enough to buy him his own guitar. Tito, Jermaine, and Jackie later formed their own group, with Michael (age 5) playing congas and childhood friends Reynaud Jones and Milford Hite playing keyboards and drums in 1965. Marlon joined on tambourine in August 1965, when Evelyn LaHaie suggested that the group name themselves the Jackson Five.
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