Jackson 5 are an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family.
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18 Facts About Jackson 5
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Jackson 5 performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles.
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In November 1967, Joe Jackson 5 signed the group into Steeltown Records, a label founded and owned by record producer Gordon Keith.
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That month, Keith had "Big Boy" distributed through Atlantic Records and was working on a record contract for the boys on that label when he learned that Joe Jackson 5 had tried to get in touch with Motown through his attorney Richard Arons.
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Finally on March 11,1969, a day before Marlon's 12th birthday, the Jackson 5 Five signed an exclusive seven-year contract with the label.
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The Jackson 5 performed at The Forum, in Inglewood, California in 1970.
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The Jackson 5 released a succession of four albums in one year and replaced The Supremes as Motown's best-selling group.
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Jackson 5's records began falling on the charts by 1972, despite Michael and Jermaine's solo successes.
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Jackson 5 began producing a nightclub act around his sons and daughters, starting in Las Vegas and expanding to other states.
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Absent from the deal was Jermaine Jackson 5, who decided to stay with Motown following his marriage to Hazel Gordy, and Randy Jackson 5 replaced him.
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In September 2001, nearly 17 years after their last performance together, all six Jackson 5 brothers reunited for two performances at Madison Square Garden for a 30th anniversary special commemorating Michael's solo career, which aired in November.
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In September 2010, Jermaine Jackson 5 held his own tribute concert to Michael in Las Vegas.
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The Jackson 5 family presented to America and the world a new positive image of black families.
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The Jackson 5 solved their problems with music and intellect as role models for families and their children.
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In 1977, The Jackson 5 were among a small group of artists eligible to receive the newly minted Madison Square Garden Gold Ticket Award for selling over 100,000 tickets to their concerts there.
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All of the original members of the Jackson 5 was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
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