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ABC
From the Single I Want You Back
Other Songs 2300 Jackson Street Art of Madness Ben Blame It On The Boogie Bless His Soul Body Bridge Over Troubled Water Can You Feel It Destiny Dreamer Enjoy Yourself Even Though You're Gone [Album Version] Everybody Give It Up Give Love on Christmas Day Harley Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus La-La Means I Love You Living Together Lovely One Man Of War Maria Nothin (That Compares 2 U) Push Me Away Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Shake Your Body shake your body (down to the ground) She Show You The Way To Go State Of Shock Strength of One Man The Hurt The Way You Make Me Feel Things I Do For You This Place Hotel This Place Hotel (a.k.a. Heartbreak Hotel) Time Waits For No One Torture Wait Walk Right Now We Can Change the World Wondering Who Your Ways
From the Single I Want You Back
Other Songs 2300 Jackson Street Art of Madness Ben Blame It On The Boogie Bless His Soul Body Bridge Over Troubled Water Can You Feel It Destiny Dreamer Enjoy Yourself Even Though You're Gone [Album Version] Everybody Give It Up Give Love on Christmas Day Harley Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus La-La Means I Love You Living Together Lovely One Man Of War Maria Nothin (That Compares 2 U) Push Me Away Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Shake Your Body shake your body (down to the ground) She Show You The Way To Go State Of Shock Strength of One Man The Hurt The Way You Make Me Feel Things I Do For You This Place Hotel This Place Hotel (a.k.a. Heartbreak Hotel) Time Waits For No One Torture Wait Walk Right Now We Can Change the World Wondering Who Your Ways
The Jackson 5, later the Jacksons, is an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, and originally consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. They were managed by their father Joe Jackson. The group were among the first African American performers to attain a crossover following.
The Jackson 5 performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles. In 1968, they left Steeltown Records 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", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There". 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, such as "Enjoy Yourself", "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", "This Place Hotel" and "Can You Feel It".
The brothers also released solo albums, most successfully Michael. In 1983, Jermaine reunited with the band to perform on the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever TV special. They released the Victory album the following year, followed by an extensive tour which also featured songs from Michael's solo albums. After the Victory tour, Michael and Marlon left the group. The remaining four released the poorly received 2300 Jackson Street album in 1989 before being dropped from Epic. In 2001, the Jacksons reunited on Michael's 30th Anniversary Celebration TV special. The four eldest of the brothers embarked on their Unity Tour in 2012 following Michael's death, and they planned several major performances for 2017.
The Jackson 5/The Jacksons have sold up to 150 million records worldwide. In 1980, the brothers were honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as the Jacksons. They were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Two of the band's recordings ("ABC" and "I Want You Back") are among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and, alongside "I'll Be There", were also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Also Known As: The Jackson 5, The Jackson FiveThe Jackson 5 performed in talent shows and clubs on the Chitlin' Circuit, then signed with Steeltown Records in 1967 and released two singles. In 1968, they left Steeltown Records 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", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There". 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, such as "Enjoy Yourself", "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", "This Place Hotel" and "Can You Feel It".
The brothers also released solo albums, most successfully Michael. In 1983, Jermaine reunited with the band to perform on the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever TV special. They released the Victory album the following year, followed by an extensive tour which also featured songs from Michael's solo albums. After the Victory tour, Michael and Marlon left the group. The remaining four released the poorly received 2300 Jackson Street album in 1989 before being dropped from Epic. In 2001, the Jacksons reunited on Michael's 30th Anniversary Celebration TV special. The four eldest of the brothers embarked on their Unity Tour in 2012 following Michael's death, and they planned several major performances for 2017.
The Jackson 5/The Jacksons have sold up to 150 million records worldwide. In 1980, the brothers were honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as the Jacksons. They were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Two of the band's recordings ("ABC" and "I Want You Back") are among the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and, alongside "I'll Be There", were also inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Members:
Jackie Jackson - lead vocals, tambourine, percussion (1965-1989, 2001, 2012-present)
Marlon Jackson - vocals, conga, tambourine, percussion (1965-1985, 2001, 2012-present)
Taryll Jackson - vocals (2023-present)
Former members:
Tito Jackson - vocals, lead guitar, synthesizer (1965-1989, 2001, 2012-2024)
Michael Jackson - lead vocals, conga, tambourine, percussion (1965-1984, 2001; died 2009)
Randy Jackson - piano, percussion, keyboards, conga, vocals (1971 (officially 1975)-1989, 2001)
Jermaine Jackson - lead vocals, bass guitar (1965-1975, 1983-1989, 2001, 2012-2020)
From: Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Genre(s): Pop, rhythm and blues, R&B, soul, funk, disco, bubblegum
Active From: 1964-1989,2001,2012-present
Associated Acts: The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Tito Jackson