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The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five, The Jackson 5ive, or The Jack5on Five), later known as The Jacksons, are an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana. Founding group members Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael formed the group after performing in an early incarnation called The Jackson Brothers, which originally consisted of a trio of the three older brothers.they were Active from 1964 to 1989

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In 1969 and their first title on Motown was "I Want You Back" prior to that they had performed locally in the northern Indiana/Chicagoland area in small venues, clubs, skating rinks where ever they could get a gig.

Also research Ripple and The Waves, Jackson 5 plus Johnnie. And the Gary, Indiana STEELTOWN record label recording of "Big Boy"

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The Jackson Five signed their first record contract in 1968 with Motown Records.

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Which Motown artist had a hit with I'll Be There'?

Jackson 5


What company did the Jackson 5 record from?

Motown Records.


Did jermain Jackson stay with Motown after the Jackson 5 left?

no, he stayed to marry hazel


What are three Motown groups?

The Temptations, The Jackson 5, & The Supremes


What group helped Motown break into the teen market?

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Who took the Jackson 5 to Motown?

barry gordy signed the jackson 5 to motown in 1969 -krcat


What year did the Jackson 5 become famous?

The Jackson 5 became The Jacksons after leaving Motown Records for CBS Records in 1975...Motown founder Berry Gordy jr. had the name "Jackson 5" copyrighted in 1973. He refused to allow the group to use the name once they left the company.


What company did the Jackson 5 record from?

Motown Records.


Which Motown artist had a hit with I'll Be There'?

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Did jermain Jackson stay with Motown after the Jackson 5 left?

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Is I Want You Back by Jackson 5 a Motown song?

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What are three Motown groups?

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How many labels did Michael Jackson have?

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Who made michael Jackson famous?

Berry Gordy, the man who signed the Jackson 5 to Motown.


What group helped Motown break into the teen market?

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