The founder of the Jackson 5 group, Tito Jackson, passed away at the age of 70
16 september 2024 в 15:13
Tito Jackson, one of the founders of the legendary group Jackson 5, passed away at the age of 70, as confirmed by the family’s former manager, Steve Manning.
According to Entertainment Tonight, the musician passed away on Sunday, September 15, after an apparent heart attack while traveling from New Mexico to Oklahoma. At the time of writing, the official cause of death had not been determined.
His death was also announced in a statement early Monday morning by his three sons — Taj, Terrell, and TJ — on their Instagram account dedicated to their musical group 3T. «With heavy hearts we announce that our beloved father, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us».
They continued: «We are shocked, saddened, and broken. Our father was an incredible man who cared for everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary group Jackson 5; some may know him as 'Coach Tito' or 'Papa T.' Nevertheless, he will be greatly missed. For us, this will forever be 'Tito Time'».
«Please remember to do what our father always preached, which is 'Love one another'. We love you, Dad», - concluded the caption, signed «Your boys, Taj, Terrell, and TJ».
Tito was one of the founders of the Jackson 5 group, along with brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael. The group became famous in the late 1960s and 1970s with hits like «ABC», «The Love You Save», «I'll Be There», and «I Want You Back», which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Jackson 5 were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1980 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
In 2003, Tito began a solo career, performing and touring with blues and funk music worldwide. He also toured with the BB King Blues Band, with notable tours in 2017, 2018, and 2019. In an interview for Blues Blast magazine in 2021, Tito expressed his passion for blues music, saying: «Blues is what got me interested in playing guitar».
Later in life, he released two solo albums: Tito Time in 2016, mainly with R&B and soul music, and Under Your Spell in 2021, focusing on blues music.
Tito remained active with The Jacksons, touring this summer with brothers Jackie and Marlon, as well as his son Terrell. Their last performance was on September 8 in Surrey, England, with upcoming shows planned for October 25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and November 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tito leaves behind three sons, who were part of the R&B group 3T, formed in 1994 and managed by Tito. He also leaves behind brothers Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, and Jackie; sisters Janet, Rebbie, and La Toya; and their mother, Katherine. Tito also leaves behind numerous grandchildren. His father, Joe Jackson, passed away in 2018, and his ex-wife, Delores «Dee Dee» Martes, passed away in 1994
According to Entertainment Tonight, the musician passed away on Sunday, September 15, after an apparent heart attack while traveling from New Mexico to Oklahoma. At the time of writing, the official cause of death had not been determined.
His death was also announced in a statement early Monday morning by his three sons — Taj, Terrell, and TJ — on their Instagram account dedicated to their musical group 3T. «With heavy hearts we announce that our beloved father, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us».
They continued: «We are shocked, saddened, and broken. Our father was an incredible man who cared for everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary group Jackson 5; some may know him as 'Coach Tito' or 'Papa T.' Nevertheless, he will be greatly missed. For us, this will forever be 'Tito Time'».
«Please remember to do what our father always preached, which is 'Love one another'. We love you, Dad», - concluded the caption, signed «Your boys, Taj, Terrell, and TJ».
Tito was one of the founders of the Jackson 5 group, along with brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael. The group became famous in the late 1960s and 1970s with hits like «ABC», «The Love You Save», «I'll Be There», and «I Want You Back», which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Jackson 5 were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1980 and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
In 2003, Tito began a solo career, performing and touring with blues and funk music worldwide. He also toured with the BB King Blues Band, with notable tours in 2017, 2018, and 2019. In an interview for Blues Blast magazine in 2021, Tito expressed his passion for blues music, saying: «Blues is what got me interested in playing guitar».
Later in life, he released two solo albums: Tito Time in 2016, mainly with R&B and soul music, and Under Your Spell in 2021, focusing on blues music.
Tito remained active with The Jacksons, touring this summer with brothers Jackie and Marlon, as well as his son Terrell. Their last performance was on September 8 in Surrey, England, with upcoming shows planned for October 25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and November 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tito leaves behind three sons, who were part of the R&B group 3T, formed in 1994 and managed by Tito. He also leaves behind brothers Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, and Jackie; sisters Janet, Rebbie, and La Toya; and their mother, Katherine. Tito also leaves behind numerous grandchildren. His father, Joe Jackson, passed away in 2018, and his ex-wife, Delores «Dee Dee» Martes, passed away in 1994
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