"The Jackson 5", later known as The Jacksons, were an influential American pop band formed in 1964 in Gary, Indiana. Initially consisting of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael, they were managed by their father, Joe Jackson. The group made a major breakthrough with Motown in 1968, achieving massive success with hits like "I Want You Back," "ABC," and "I'll Be There," becoming one of the first African American groups to achieve widespread crossover success.
After leaving Motown in 1975, they signed with Epic Records, rebranding as The Jacksons. They released successful albums like Destiny (1978) and Triumph (1980), featuring hits like "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" and "Can You Feel It." The group went through several changes, including Michael's solo career taking off and his departure from the group after the Victory album and tour in 1984.
The Jacksons reunited multiple times, including in 1983 for the Motown 25 TV special and in 2001 for Michael’s 30th Anniversary celebration. In 2012, the surviving members toured as part of the Unity Tour. Over the years, the Jackson 5/The Jacksons sold over 150 million records and earned numerous accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Their music continues to be celebrated, with several of their songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
