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  • Michael Jackson 1971

    Right On! Magazine’s Interview With Michael Jackson – 1971

    Posted on March 29, 2010 | No Comments
    In 1971, Michael Jackson was 13 years old and riding high on the success of the Jackson Five. Motown began a spin-off solo career for Michael, whose first single, “Got to Be There,” was a Top 5 hit. Right On! Magazine visited him at his...

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    The Chitlin’ Circuit

    Posted on February 5, 2010 | No Comments
    Before they were discovered, Michael Jackson and his brothers regularly performed on the Chitlin’ Circuit, the collective name given to the string of performance venues throughout the eastern and southern United States that were safe and acceptable for African American entertainers to perform during the...

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  • The Jackson Five’s Motown Audition Tape

    The Jackson Five’s Motown Audition Tape

    Posted on January 28, 2010 | No Comments
    In July 1968, The Jackson Five performed at Chicago’s High Chaparral Club as an opening act for a group called Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers. After watching their performance, Bobby Taylor called Ralph Seltzer, head of Motown’s creative department, to suggest The Jackson Five audition...

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  • Rare Jackson 5 Interview

    Rare Jackson 5 Interview

    Posted on January 12, 2010 | 2 Comments
    In this home-made interview, the Jackson 5 brothers ask each other what they like about girls. They share some jokes, future plans and anecdotes.

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    Was Michael A Castrato?

    Posted on January 11, 2010 | 4 Comments
    Here is an intriguing article by Hontas Farmer, who is a graduate student of physics and has a very interesting blog titled Quantum Gravity: Castration was performed in the 1800′s to ensure that opera singers maintained their exquisite voices. The procedure cuts off the blood...

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  • The Jackson Five And Alpha Bits

    The Jackson Five And Alpha Bits

    Posted on January 1, 2010 | No Comments
    The Jackson 5 participated in a number of television commercials. Here’s one from the 70′s for a breakfast cereal called Alpha Bits:
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  • Destiny Tour Interview, 1980

    Destiny Tour Interview, 1980

    Posted on December 26, 2009 | No Comments
    Sylvia Chase interviews The Jackson 5 for the ABC 20/20 Show during the Destiny Tour; January 1980.

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  • The Jackson 5 And Occult Symbolism

    The Jackson 5 And Occult Symbolism

    Posted on December 23, 2009 | No Comments
    In this image, 3 of the Jackson brothers are doing the “eyes looking up” gesture. This is a Freemason sign. It has been speculated that the upper echelons of the music industry are controlled by a powerful and elite group, commonly known as the Freemasons...

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  • “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” To Air Dec. 13

    “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” To Air Dec. 13

    Posted on December 11, 2009 | No Comments
    The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty will premiere Sunday, Dec. 13, at 9/8c on A&E. The reality show will follow Jackson brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare a Jackson Five reunion tour and album and deal with brother Michael’s death. Family Dynasty was...

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  • The Jackson 5 Perform Live At Motown’s Anniversary, 1983

    The Jackson 5 Perform Live At Motown’s Anniversary, 1983

    Posted on December 4, 2009 | No Comments
    Because we wish we were there…
     

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