Posts tagged with "Jackson 5"


The Chitlin’ Circuit

By Steve

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 age of racial segregation in the United States. The... »

The Jackson Five’s Motown Audition Tape

By Polly

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 for Motown. Doubtful because of their young age, Seltzer was... »

Rare Jackson 5 Interview

By Steve

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. »

Was Michael A Castrato?

By Steve

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 supply to the scrotum and effectively ensures no testosterone is... »

The Jackson Five And Alpha Bits

By Steve

The Jackson 5 participated in a number of television commercials. Here’s one from the 70’s for a breakfast cereal called Alpha Bits: »

Destiny Tour Interview, 1980

By Polly

Sylvia Chase interviews The Jackson 5 for the ABC 20/20 Show during the Destiny Tour; January 1980. »

The Jackson 5 And Occult Symbolism

By Polly

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 or the Illuminati, and that this group engages in mind control... »

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

By Polly

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 originally a one-hour special that focused solely on the Jackson... »

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

By admin

Because we wish we were there…   »

Was Michael Jackson Framed?

By Polly

By Mary A. Fischer | GQ | October 1994 Was Michael Jackson Framed? The Untold Story The untold story of the events that brought down a superstar. Before O.J. Simpson, there was Michael Jackson — another beloved black celebrity seemingly brought down by allegations of scandal in his personal life. Those allegations — that Jackson had... »