Guitarist and singer Titus Jacksonone of the members of the group The Jackson 5, formed by five brothers from Gary, Indiana, including the King of Pop, Michael Jacksondied at the age of 70, as reported by his three children.
“We are heartbroken, saddened and shocked. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” said Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson, who formed the trio 3T in the 1990s in keeping with family tradition.
Tito formed with his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael (died in 2009) the famous group The Jackson 5, which had Motown as its first label (1969-1975) and was one of the most popular groups of his time.
In their first album they had their first four singles, I want you to come back, ABC, the love you save” and I will be there, They reached the top of the charts in the United States.
In 1984, the group released Victory Tour, an album in which Tito sang We can change the world and played a leading role as an instrumentalist, and the following year participated in the USA for Africa project to raise funds for people affected by famine on the continent.
Tito was the third of 10 children in the Jackson family.
He had recently performed with his brothers Marlon and Jackie in England and participated in the Fool in Love festival in Hollywood Park, California, in late August.
Tito has also recorded and performed extensively as a blues guitarist over the past 20 years, both under his own label and with the BB King blues band.
