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The Jackson 5 became Motown's main marketing focus and the label capitalized on the group's youth appeal, licensing dozens of products, including the J5 heart logo on Johnny Jackson's drum set, the group's album covers, stickers, posters, and coloring books, as well as a board game and a Saturday morning cartoon; The Jackson 5ive produced by ...
Sep 21, 2024 · Having attained local popularity and recorded a single for the Gary-based Steeltown label, the group, now called the Jackson 5, came to the attention of at least two performers affiliated with Motown Records, Bobby Taylor (a member of the Vancouvers) and Gladys Knight.
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In 1968, Bobby Taylor (of Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers) discovered a group of five talented young brothers from Gary, Indiana and brought them to Motown’s attention. Their audition impressed president Berry Gordy, who signed The Jackson 5 almost immediately.
Oct 17, 2017 · The Jackson 5 were a staple of the Motown era, and brought with them performance and musical styles from black spirituals and popular music to propel them into the spotlight.
Jan 7, 2022 · It was announced that the Jackson Five had signed a contract with Epic Records which would come into effect in March 1976. Motown continued to own the name Jackson 5 so the group’s name was changed to The Jacksons.
The Jackson 5 reunite for the 1983 television spectacular, Motown 25. The brothers perform a medley of their hits, and Michael thrillingly unveils the moonwalk during his solo performance of “Billie Jean,” from his all-conquering album, Thriller .
Jul 2, 2020 · It was 45 years ago this week in 1975 that the Jackson Five announced they were leaving Motown for Epic Records. The group, who had first signed with Motown in 1968, cited as reasons for leaving that they only received a 2.7 percent royalty rate for each record sold, and that they were not allowed to record and produce their own songs.
