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

Steve — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:04:50 +0000

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...

The Chitlin’ Circuit

Steve — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:45:11 +0000

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...

The Jackson Five’s Motown Audition Tape

Polly — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:22:37 +0000

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...

Rare Jackson 5 Interview

Steve — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:52:29 +0000

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. Related PostsRight On! Magazine’s Interview With Michael Jackson – 1971 (0)The Chitlin’ Circuit (0)The...

Was Michael A Castrato?

Steve — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:22:13 +0000

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...

The Jackson Five And Alpha Bits

Steve — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:30:38 +0000

The Jackson 5 participated in a number of television commercials. Here’s one from the 70′s for a breakfast cereal called Alpha Bits: [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/gaK1UmaMdBk"...

Destiny Tour Interview, 1980

Polly — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:29:19 +0000

Sylvia Chase interviews The Jackson 5 for the ABC 20/20 Show during the Destiny Tour; January 1980. Related PostsRight On! Magazine’s Interview With Michael Jackson – 1971 (0)The Chitlin’ Circuit (0)The Jackson Five’s Motown Audition Tape (0)Rare Jackson...

The Jackson 5 And Occult Symbolism

Polly — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:21 +0000

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...

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

Polly — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:08:56 +0000

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...

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

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:01:10 +0000

Because we wish we were there… Related PostsThe Jackson Five’s Motown Audition Tape (0)Michael’s white diamante glove sells for £254,000 at auction (1)Back In The Day (0)Jesse Jackson Interviews Michael...