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  • Category: Recording
  • Star rank: 2115
  • Address:
    1500 Vine St
  • Position: 3 tiles from the curb, facing north
  • GPS location:
    34.098358, -118.326519

The Jacksons

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Previous star: Leo McCarey

Biography

The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five, or The Jackson 5ive), later known as The Jacksons, (or simply Jackson) were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana. Founding group members Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael formed the group after performing in an early incarnation called The Jackson Brothers, which originally consisted of a trio of the three older brothers. Active from 1964 to 1990, the Jacksons played from a repertoire of R&B, soul, pop and later disco. During their six-and-a-half-year Motown tenure, The Jackson 5 were one of the biggest pop-music phenomena of the 1970s, and the band served as the launching pad for the solo careers of their lead singers Jermaine and Michael, the latter brother later transforming his early Motown solo fame into greater success as an adult artist.

Fact file

  • Also known as: Jackson Five, The Jackson Brothers, The Jacksons
  • Origin: Gary, Indiana United States
  • Genres: Bubblegum Pop, Rhythm and blues, soul, funk, disco, rock and roll
  • Years active: 1964–1990 (reunion: 2001)
  • Labels: Steeltown, Motown, Philadelphia International, Epic

Read more about The Jacksons at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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Jackson Family Issue Statement After Conrad Murray Verdict
Perez Hilton Gossip, 2011-11-08 14:30:08
Michael Jackson's parents are glad the Conrad Murray ordeal has to come to a rest. Katherine and Joe Jackson said that they are "ecstatic" and that "justice has finally been served." The Jacksons also added that while they know nothing will bring their son back, they are happy about the ...

The Jacksons Planning A Benefit Concert For Japan
Perez Hilton Gossip, 2011-10-10 21:45:04
Because it's what Michael would've wanted. Following the semi-success of the Michael Jackson tribute this weekend in Wales, the Jackson faily has announced that they are holding a benefit concert in Japan to help the children affected by the Japanese earthquake from ealier this year. The matriarch of the family, ...

Jackson bodyguard drops libel bid
BBC Entertainment, 2010-06-21 11:11:19
Michael Jackson's former bodyguard, drops a libel action over Channel 4 documentary, The Jacksons Are Coming.

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