The Jackson 5, or Jackson Five and The Jacksons in later years, is an American soul music group. Formed in 1963 under the name the Jackson Brothers, the founding members were Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon. Michael Jackson would join one year later. After participating in talent shows and the chitlin' circuit, they entered the professional music scene in 1967, signing with Steeltown Records, and releasing ten singles. In 1969, they left Steeltown Records in order to sign with Motown.
The Jackson 5 is one of the first groups of black American performers to attain a crossover following, preceded by the Supremes, the Four Tops and the Temptations. Scoring 17 top forty singles on the Hot 100, after continuing with further hits such as "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Dancing Machine", most of the group with the exception of Jermaine, left Motown for Epic Records in 1975, where, with brother Randy taking Jermaine's place, they released five albums between 1976 and 1981, including the hit albums, Destiny (1978) and Triumph (1980) and the hit singles, "Enjoy Yourself", "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" and "Can You Feel It." In 1983, Jermaine reunited with the band to perform on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever and subsequently released the Victory album the following year. After the end of their tour to promote the album, Michael Jackson and Marlon Jackson promptly left the group. The remaining four released the poorly received 2300 Jackson Street album in 1989 before being dropped from their label.
Inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999, the Jacksons reunited in 2001 on Michael's 30th anniversary television special. Following the death of Michael Jackson in 2009, the four eldest of the brothers embarked on their Unity Tour in 2012.
Links To Peel[]
Peel saw the Jackson 5 in London in 1971 when the group first toured Britain.[1] After Peel's death, his Record Collection: J included nine of their albums (and another two as the Jacksons). Peel also saw one of the members, Michael, perform at Wembley Stadium in 1988 as a solo singer.[2]
Shows Played[]
The Jackson 5 - We Don't Have to be Over 21 (To Fall in Love)
- 1987
- 25 December 1987: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
- 1993
- 19 March 1993: 'We Don't Have To Be Over 21 (To Fall In Love) (7") (Steel Town)