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    Motown caps 50th anniversary with gala  Nov 22, 2009
    June 27: Ten-year-old Michael Jackson was the lead singer in a struggling Jackson Five until the brothers caught the ear, and eye, of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Today show. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Jacko 'moonwalk' glove sells for 350,000 dollars  Nov 22, 2009
    Even a simple signed photograph of the Jackson Five sold for 1,600 dollars, way above the 200-400 dollar estimate. Jackson regularly added a single glove to his costume in concert or in his ground-breaking music videos, and many are in the hands of collectors. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Michael Jackson's "moonwalk" glove sold for US$350,000  Nov 22, 2009
    com - Michael Jackson's moonwalk glove sold for US#dollar;350,000. Michael Jackson's "moonwalk" glove sold for US 350,000 Posted: 22 November 2009 1522 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    In ‘This Is It,’ the King of Pop lives on  Oct 29, 2009
    So even as he demurs when the band breaks out the gospel tambourine at the end of a Jackson Five medley, he still puts his foot into some of the songs. His singing voice is rarely more beautifully acrobatic than on the movie s version of Human Nature. (Boston Globe)

    Death: a nice career move  Oct 24, 2009
    For that vast generation that listened to pop music from 1970, when ABC became a hit for the Jackson Five, for a quarter of a century up to when tracks from Thriller were still a staple of FM radio pop, Michael Jackson was the soundtrack to their lives. They wept because they felt, rightly or wrongly, that with the death of Jackson, a little part of them had died. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    BBC defends far-right leader's TV appearance  Oct 22, 2009
    An Australian variety show host has apologized for a skit in which singers parodying the Jackson Five performed in blackface ... Harry Connick Jr. says he did the right thing by expressing his outrage at a blackface skit poking fun at the Jackson Five in Australia last week. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    It's about time - I accidentally found the station just turning channels and the...  Oct 19, 2009
    The network will also air classic episodes from the long-running Soul Train syndicated music/dance series, including singer Michael Jackson's first appearance on the show as a member of The Jackson Five. The network will pay homage to the "King of Pop," who died this past June, with a Jackson-themed primetime programming block during its first night on-air, Paxton said. (Multichannel News)

    Old standards, jazz, swing emanate form Uptown bar  Oct 18, 2009
    "I wanted to sing and dance and be a Jackson Five," Fattah said. Growing up in Philadelphia, Fattah was surrounded by music. (Montana Standard, MT)

    * Vogue photos of white girl painted black spark outrage  Oct 16, 2009
    Last week an Australian variety show host was forced to apologize for a skit in which singers parodying the Jackson Five painted their faces black. US singer and actor Harry Connick Jr who was a guest judge on Hey Hey Its Saturday, was visibly shocked by the skit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Connick says he did the right thing in denouncing skit  Oct 15, 2009
    HONG KONG -- Harry Connick Jr. says he did the right thing by expressing his outrage at a blackface skit poking fun at the Jackson Five in Australia last week. "I'm pleased with the way I handled the situation," the 42-year-old American singer and actor told reporters Wednesday in Hong Kong, where he was promoting his new album "Your Songs.". (Albany Times Union)

    Connick says he was right to denounce skit  Oct 15, 2009
    Harry Connick Jr. says he did the right thing by expressing his outrage at a blackface skit poking fun at the Jackson Five in Australia last week ... HONG KONG - Harry Connick Jr. says he did the right thing by expressing his outrage at a blackface skit poking fun at the Jackson Five in Australia last week. (MSNBC -- News)

    New Michael Jackson single debuts online  Oct 14, 2009
    Jackson sounded confident and almost playful on "This Is It," which features his trademark breathy vocal style, perfected over the years since he was a child sensation with the Jackson Five. He is backed by lush vocals from his brothers, giving the recording a nostalgic, familiar feel. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Criticism over black make-up act  Oct 9, 2009
    The US singer and actor, who was serving as a judge on Wednesday's Hey Hey It's Saturday, scored the act based on the Jackson Five a zero. "If I knew that was going to be part of the show I definitely wouldn't have done it," he said. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)

    Jackson blackface skit sparks controversy  Oct 9, 2009
    8: Singer Harry Connick Jr., who was serving as a guest judge on an Australian TV show, is visibly shocked when a group of singers parodying the Jackson Five performs in blackface ... ADELAIDE, Australia - An Australian variety show host has apologized for a skit in which singers parodying the Jackson Five performed in blackface. (MSNBC -- International)

    Harry Connick Pans "Blackface" Performers  Oct 9, 2009
    They first donned the long-taboo blackface makeup to mock the Jackson Five on the show 20 years ago, as medical students ... First off, the Jackson Five are not actually the colour "Black", as in the "Blackface" worn ... maybe if they had appeared in "brownface" which would have been closer to the faces of the Jackson five (few blacks are actually black skinned being more closer to golden, cafe au lait, or hershey bar color or even lighter--then the uber white face for Michael--of course the... (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Australian TV show apologizes for blackface skit  Oct 8, 2009
    An Australian variety show host has apologized for a skit in which singers parodying the Jackson Five performed in blackface. American singer and actor Harry Connick Jr., who was serving as a guest judge on Wednesday night's "Hey Hey It's Saturday," was visibly shocked by the skit, in which four men with afro wigs and blackface sang and danced behind a Michael Jackson impersonator wearing white makeup. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Aussie TV apologises for Jackson 'blackface' sketch  Oct 8, 2009
    SYDNEY: An Australian TV station on Thursday apologised for a sketch in which actors daubed in black face paint parodied the Jackson Five musical phenomenon in a stunt that sparked outrage ... The sketch showed a man with a white face and an afro wig impersonating the late pop icon Michael Jackson, while the faces of his back up dancers, depicting the other members of the 1960s group the Jackson Five, were daubed in black paint ... An Australian TV station on Thursday apologised for a sketch in... (India Times, India)

    LISTEN:  Check out a clip  Oct 6, 2009
    The Jackson Five - Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon and Tito - signed to Motown Records at the end of 1968, and were immediately groomed for stardom: "They'll have three No. 1 records in a row," Motown founder Berry Gordy famously announced before any records were released. In fall 1969 they exploded with "I Want You Back," one of the greatest singles in pop history, and it was the first of four consecutive no. 1 pop hits, as "ABC," "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There" followed. (USA Today -- Life)

    Vt. Musician an Internet Maestro  Sep 22, 2009
    Jer Coons is warming up at the studios of in Jericho, getting ready to record a cover of a song the Jackson Five made famous 40 years ago. But his version of "I Want You Back" will have a decidedly 2009 audience: it will be released. (WCAX.com, VT)

    Motown turns 50, but the partys far from over  Sep 8, 2009
    June 27: Four decades ago, 10-year-old Michael Jackson was the lead singer in a struggling Jackson Five until the brothers caught the ear, and eye, of Motown founder Berry Gordy. The music mogul joins NBCs Lester Holt to reflect on Jacksons discovery. (MSNBC -- News)

    The Jacksons: first family of pop and scandal  Sep 4, 2009
    com - The Jacksons first family of pop and scandal. Entertainment Features. (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Limited release for Jackson film  Aug 22, 2009
    Page last updated at 09:37 GMT, Friday, 21 August 2009 10:37 UK. The footage was shot during rehearsals in April and June. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    The final curtain: Tonight's symphony concert will be the last for Dorothy Lofgren  Aug 9, 2009
    The boy named Michael would soon become the most celebrated child singer of all time, fronting the Jackson Five alongside four of his brothers. This summer, after a life that reached both the pinnacles of international stardom and the depths of tabloid ridicule, Michael Jackson died at the age of 50. (Missoulian, MT)

    Daughtry outsells Jackson in US  Jul 24, 2009
    The top 12 slots are taken by Jackson or albums recorded by The Jackson Five, but the 192,000 copies sold of Number Ones, which tops that chart, is down 45% on the previous week. At number two is The Essential Michael Jackson, which sold 125,000 - down 15% on the previous week - while the third spot is taken by Thriller, which sold 114,000 - down 57. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Stanford Grad Gives $33M For Stem Cell Research  Jul 20, 2009
    Jackson Five minus MJ could live out fallen singer's legacy in London. 00004000 00004000. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    Jackson brothers could perform in London  Jul 19, 2009
    According to a Times source, the brothers who, with a young Michael, had hits such as ABC and I Want You Back as the Jackson Five are in talks to perform at the O2 Arena, where Michael was set to play 50 shows starting this month before his death on June 25. An AEG rep had no comment on the report when reached by Access Hollywood. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Joe Jackson Wants Michael's Kids to Tour as 'Jackson 3'  Jul 15, 2009
    Former Jackson Five manager Joe is said to have approached Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year old Prince Michael II known as Blanket to hit the stage next year. But one of Jacko's familymembers is said to be "livid" at the scheme, which will add fuel to the bitter custody battle for the youngsters. (Fox News)

    Easy as ABC: now Joe wants the Jackson Three  Jul 14, 2009
    But his plans to try to repeat with Michael's three children what he achieved with his own as the Jackson Five have reportedly angered family members. He has when he used his first public appearance since his son's death to plug his record company. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    7 ways Michael Jackson changed the world  Jul 14, 2009
    Through the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s, Jackson held onto the earnestness he had as the frontman of the Jackson Five. Back then, it was impossible to hate Jackson. (FOX61, CT)

    Michael Jackson merchandise to flood stores  Jul 13, 2009
    Universal's Motown label controls the rights to some of Jackson's earlier music, as well as music by the Jackson Five. More from BusinessWeek. (MSNBC -- Business)

    The Osmonds and the Jacksons  Jul 11, 2009
    The Osmond Brothers and the Jackson Five came onto the scene about the same time ... The Jackson Five and The Osmond Brothers together have racked up hundreds of gold and platinum records. (Suite101.com)

    Jackson foul play 'not ruled out'  Jul 11, 2009
    Page last updated at 12:20 GMT, Friday, 10 July 2009 13:20 UK. Jackson foul play 'not ruled out. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Movie Matters: Public made Jackson into more than a man  Jul 10, 2009
    Somewhere between his time with the Jackson Five and his death last week, Michael Jackson apparently went more than a little crazy. We may never completely understand how Jackson went from where he was to where he ended up, or just how much of that path he was actually responsible for. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Mariah, Latifah, Lionel Praise Michael Jackson  Jul 8, 2009
    Following pastor Lucious Smith's sermon, took the stage to perform the Jackson Five hit "I'll Be There," which she covered in 1992 ... Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, who mentored Jackson from the time he was in the Jackson Five, also commended the pop icon, calling him "the greatest entertainer that ever lived.". (ABC News)

    In pictures: Jackson memorial  Jul 8, 2009
    Motown founder Berry Gordy, who signed the Jackson Five and set the family on the road to stardom, told mourners he had been shocked by the beauty of Michael Jackson's famous "moonwalk". Many fans wore tributes to their hero - such as this trademark white glove - as they cheered fellow performers and family members on stage. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Local family has ties to Michael Jackson  Jul 8, 2009
    She acknowledges that Joe Jackson has a reputation for having been rough with his children, but said she didnt want to judge what she doesnt know, and that times and ideas about discipline were different when Michael was a young member of the Jackson Five. Kat said that Michaels mother, Katherine, known as Katie, is just the sweetest woman I know. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    MJ: A pushy parent victim  Jul 8, 2009
    There is no doubt, Joe Jackson was largely responsible for the initial success of the Jackson Five. There has been much debate about at what cost the incredible fame and money had on a child who was thrust into the limelight at the tender age of eight by an overbearing, controlling father. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Emotional farewell to King of Pop  Jul 8, 2009
    Motown boss Berry Gordy, who signed the Jackson Five, ended his tribute with the words: "Michael, thank you for the joy, thank you for the love. you will live in my heart forever.". Actress Brooke Shields, who first met Jackson when she was 13, broke down in tears as she took to the stage. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Unaired Michael Jackson Interview From 1996 Surfaces  Jul 7, 2009
    If people hear a lie long enough, people believe it. People have lied on me,' Jackson says in the video. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Full Coverage: Michael Jackson's Death  Jul 7, 2009
    A Life In Photos Born into a large, singing family in 1958, Michael Jackson made his stage debut when he was 11 as part of the Jackson Five singing group. A tabloid fixture for his eccentric lifestyle, he went on to a successful solo career. (CBS News)

    Universal CityWalk Becomes 'Universal Moonwalk' for Michael Jackson Tribute, 7pm Thursday, July 9 With Free Outdoor Screening of 'Thriller' and 'The Wiz,' Plus 'Live' Dance Retrospective as Part of the CityWalk 'Summer Block Party' Series  Jul 5, 2009
    CityWalk's tribute to the King of Pop will begin at 7:00 pm and will include screenings of "The Wiz" and "Michael Jackson's Thriller," plus a "live" dance retrospective of Michael Jackson's phenomenal musical history, from his days as the youngest sibling in The Jackson Five to his history-making solo career as the world's most renowned pop music star. Admission is free. (PR Newswire)

    Death of a showman  Jul 5, 2009
    The Jackson Five, under the strict stewardship of their manager and father, signed to Motown Records in the late 1960s and began producing a string of hit records a sequence of success that Mr Jackson continued in a 30-year solo recording career. It is reckoned that his final tally of album sales is around 750m the most that any artist has sold. (The Economist)

    Who's Who in Michael Jackson's World?  Jul 3, 2009
    Jermaine Jackson, 54, was the original lead singer of an early incarnation of The Jackson Five before Michael became a co-lead vocalist. He married Hazel Gordy, daughter of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, in 1973 and had a string of solo hits in the '70s and '80s. (ABC News)

    Iowa fair to have butter statue of Michael Jackson  Jul 2, 2009
    He performed there twice with the Jackson Five in 1971. . (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    The King of Pop is to be a butter statue  Jul 1, 2009
    Jackson performed at the fair twice with the Jackson Five in 1971. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee)

    Praise for coverage  Jul 1, 2009
    I took my daughter to a Jackson Five concert when she was 9. We still talk about what a good time we had. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Butter Sculpture To Pay Tribute To Michael Jackson  Jul 1, 2009
    Jackson performed at the fair in August 1971, as a member of the Jackson Five. This year's fair runs August 13-23. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Butter statue of Jackson? Fair plans one  Jul 1, 2009
    He performed there twice with the Jackson Five in 1971. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Statue Tribute  Jul 1, 2009
    Fair organizers say Michael Jackson gave two performances with the Jackson Five at the Iowa State Fair in 1971. 00004000. (Fox News)

    JACKSON CELEBRATION: Rev. Sharpton Grinding Woman At Apollo...  Jul 1, 2009
    Fans from all overgatheredto pay tribute to Michael Jackson at Harlem's historic Apollo Theater on Tuesday,where more than 40 years ago, the Jackson Five launched its career, and effectively, a new era in pop music with the introduction to Michael ... Apollo ambassador Billy Mitchell was there that magical night in 1967 when the Jackson Five first performed at amateur night. (The Drudge Report)

    For black America, Jackson was an icon who transcended race  Jul 1, 2009
    It was the crossover success of the Jackson Five in the early 1970s black, male teens from working-class Gary, Ind. which launched Jackson and kept him in the hearts of fellow blacks, says Mark Anthony Neal, a professor of African & African-American Studies at Duke University in Durham, N.C.. (Christian Science Monitor)

    USA TODAY Publishes Michael Jackson Commemorative Publications  Jun 30, 2009
    USA TODAY's Life section tracks his musical trajectory from the early days as a member of the Jackson Five to breakout performances like "Thriller" and "Billie Jean." The special edition looks at his impact on music videos, from his "moonwalk" dance to elaborate morphing of multi-cultural faces in "Black or White." The special edition also offers a commemorative poster for readers to keep as a tribute to the legacy of Michael Jackson. Additional Michael Jackson related content can be found at... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Jackson tops UK album chart  Jun 29, 2009
    A total of 11 Michael Jackson or Jackson Five albums featured in the top 200. In the singles chart, 43 out of the top 200 singles feature the singer, with Jackson hits accounting for all but one of the new entries in the top 40. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Media Handling Of Jackson Death In Eye Of Beholder  Jun 28, 2009
    "The media was quick to crucify Jackson five years ago at his trail," said Adam Froemming of Washington DC, "and now they're anointing him an hero and and American legend.". Written by Scott Broom9NEWS NOW. (W-USA News, DC)

    Your tributes in words and photos  Jun 28, 2009
    Reader said she loved Off the wall listened to the Jackson Five in high school. "I was (a) rocker, but nonetheless I appreciated their talent." Her children were "tiny tots" when Thriller came out, and they'd get so excited watching the video on MTV, bgg said. (USA Today -- Life)

    Michael Jackson CDs Fly Off Store Shelves  Jun 28, 2009
    "He was one of my first influences as a musician. The first album I bought when I was a kid was a Jackson Five album.". Clement also says some of his students are also saddened, even though they did not grow up during the singer's heyday. (The Pilot Newspaper)

    Jackson's death leaves 'gigantic void,' local musicians say  Jun 28, 2009
    Friday morning, Reid and his wife were talking about the catchy Jackson Five song "ABC.". He said Jackson leaves behind an enormous legacy despite his shortcomings. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Cable Nets Bid Farewell To Jackson, Fawcett  Jun 28, 2009
    For its part, preempted its regular primetime schedule June 26 to air an up-to-date documentary, The Michael Jackson Story, which celebrates the prolific career of Jackson from his start in Gary, Indiana with his brothers in the Jackson Five to the announcement of his 2009 World Tour, including rarely seen archival footage. More Content. (Multichannel News)

    Second autopsy completed at the request of Jackson's family...  Jun 28, 2009
    I remember the Jackson five very well in that era was the Osmonds as well. I wont say my prayers aare with the family but i will pray for them as i have since i heard the heart breaking news. (The Drudge Report)

    Valpo resident who named Jackson Five recalls time with Michael  Jun 28, 2009
    Since Michael Jackson's death on Thursday, many people have been sharing stories of their encounters with him or the Jackson Five ... LaHaie said the Jackson Five was the first name that came to her, and Joe agreed to change it ... The group performed at the fashion show as the Jackson Five, a name that stuck until Michael Jackson left to continue his solo career. (Munster Times, IN)

    King Of Pop's Trademark Bizarre Behavior  Jun 27, 2009
    As the lead singer of The Jackson Five, Jackson was always in the spotlight, Brown reported. But with the release of "Thriller" in 1982, Jackson became the world's best selling artist. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Michael Jackson rocketed to the top despite a childhood of extremes.  Jun 27, 2009
    Michael Jackson's Early Years, Growing Up as Jackson Five - ABC News ... While Katherine Jackson instilled a love of God and an appreciation of country music into her young son, it was Jackson's father Joseph, a guitar-playing steel worker, who was credited with creating the nation's first boy band in the form of the Jackson Five. (ABC News)

    Locals stunned, saddened by Michael Jackson's death at 50 (1350)  Jun 27, 2009
    Atencio, 26, grew up listening to classic Jackson in the Jackson Five and eventually got hooked on the "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" albums years later ... Walth, 49, also grew up listening to Jackson Five and his Motown hits. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    World loses 'biggest pop star' of all time  Jun 27, 2009
    As a child, he was the leading figure with the Jackson Five. In the 1980s, he was THE music superstar. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Death silences Jackson  Jun 27, 2009
    From his days as the youngest brother in the Jackson Five to his solo career in the 1980s and early 1990s, Jackson was responsible for a string of hits like "I Want You Back," "I'll Be There" "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" "Billie Jean" and "Black and White" that exploited his high voice, infectious energy and ear for irresistible hooks ... Jackson appeared in the Capital Region in 1973, as part of the Jackson Five, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. (Albany Times Union)

    Click to read:The Man With The Moves  Jun 27, 2009
    In this 1972 file photo, singer Michael Jackson at age 13, the youngest member of the singing group Jackson Five, sings in his home in Encino, Ca. (AP Photo). Photo. (CBS News)

    Gary, Indiana Mourns Hometown Star  Jun 27, 2009
    Leticia Turner, 39, places Jackson Five album covers outside the boyhood home of pop star Michael Jackson Friday, June 26, 2009, in Gary, Ind. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green). (CBS News)

    My Colorless Androgynous Valentine  Jun 27, 2009
    A few years ago, after turning my little niece on to MJ through his song Rockin Robin, which I would sing to her as lullaby, I gave her a CD of MJ from his Jackson Five days. She looked at his picture and asked: "Who is this?". (Slate)

    Motown's Gordy On Discovering Jackson  Jun 27, 2009
    I grew up with the Jackson Five and watched all the changes in Michael's life ... In one of the Jackson Five's early songs titled, "I'll Be There", Michael sings the words, "togetherness is all I'm after. Where there is love, I'll be there". (CBS News)

    Japanese fans, politicians mourn 'King of Pop'  Jun 27, 2009
    "He was a superstar. He was a singer who made his presence felt," said Prime Minister Taro Aso, who remembered first seeing the pop icon as a tap-dancing child in the Jackson Five in the mid-1960s ... "I feel sad as I had watched him since he was a member of Jackson Five," Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Tsutomu Sato, 57, told reporters. (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Death of Michael Jackson stuns the world  Jun 27, 2009
    He is a genius," said the 28-year-old Dutch tourist, who had a ticket to the pop legend's scheduled comeback tour in July. Jackson's concerts in London were to be his first shows in more than a decade. While Jackson ruled the charts and dazzled audiences with electric dance moves like the backwards "moonwalk" in the 1980s, his once-stellar career was overshadowed by his startling physical transformation and multiple allegations of child abuse. He lived as a virtual recluse following his 2005... (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Michael Jackson: a gifted, troubled king of pop  Jun 27, 2009
    Born on August 29, 1958, Jackson made his show 00004000 business debut with four of his older brothers in the Jackson Five pop group, and went on to lead the stage clan with a piping soprano and dazzling dance moves. By 1969, the group had signed a contract with Motown Records, becoming one of the last great acts to emerge from the legendary label. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    His own words  Jun 27, 2009
    Here - with the help of his music, and archive images from the days of the Jackson Five to the present - he reflects on his own vulnerabilities. Javascript and Flash plug-in required. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Jackson media sales soar in aftermath of his death  Jun 27, 2009
    Even a collection of Jackson Five Christmas songs made the top-25 CD list, which was topped by a 25th anniversary edition of Jackson's Thriller. "We've taken more orders for Jackson CDs and mp3 products in the last 24 hours than we did in the previous 11 years of the Amazon music store. The response is just unprecedented," says Bill Carr, vice president of music and video. (USA Today -- Life)

    Twelve facts  Jun 27, 2009
    Michael Jackson was 11 years old when he performed on television for the first time with The Jackson Five. They were regulars on programmes such as 'The Ed Sullivan Show', one of the most watched shows in the US, and on which they performed their debut single I Want You Back. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Michael Jackson's death stuns world, spotlight on role of drugs  Jun 27, 2009
    " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. At that time, once those test results have been completed, we anticipate being able to close the case and issue a final cause of death," said Harvey. Jackson's autopsy took place Friday amid heartfelt tributes to the singer, and as speculation mounted about the cause of death for the 50-year-old who sold more than 750 million records and whose music defined the 1980s. Jackson lawyer Brian Oxman said he and family members voiced concerns over the star's... (Channelnewsasia.com)

    Africa: Shock, Sorrow As Continent Mourns Michael Jackson  Jun 27, 2009
    Michael Jackson first visited the continent at the age of 14 as the lead singer of the Jackson Five. Emerging from the plane in Senegal, he responded to a welcome of drummers and dancers by screaming: "This is where I come from.". (allAfrica.com)

    Around the World, Millions Mourn King of Pop  Jun 26, 2009
    Jackson began his career in Gary as a 4-year-old in the Jackson Five, a soul group made up of his siblings, and garnered a generation of fans who grew up with him. His rare talent garnered him multiple accolades, his accolades garnered him outsized fame and his fame earned him a rabidly devoted international fan base. (ABC News)

    Tributes paid to the King of Pop  Jun 26, 2009
    And he had his historic string of hits Motown with the Jackson Five ... "And that was going to be, people thought, the beginning of the next stage of his career, maybe getting back with The Jackson Five, maybe playing in Vegas, it is just utterly flabbergasting.". (BBC News)

    Local Jackson Fans Gather to Remember Pop Star's Legacy  Jun 26, 2009
    Sincerely, A Fan who is one year older than Michael who grew up listening to the Jackson Five and Michael Jackson's music. ABC 7 Talkback - Story Comments You need to be a registered member of ABC 7 News to leave comments on news stories. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    Michael Jackson Dies in LA Hospital  Jun 26, 2009
    If you have ever wanted to own some piece of the Jackson Five, or Michael Jackson, now's your chance. Items from the self-proclaimed "King of Pop" will be up for auction this week in Las Vegas. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    Pop icon Michael Jackson dead: official  Jun 26, 2009
    " While Jackson reigned as the "King of Pop" in the 1980s, his once-stellar career was overshadowed by his colorful public behavior, his startling physical transformation and multiple allegations of child abuse. Jackson lived as a virtual recluse following his 2005 acquittal on charges including child molestation and plotting to kidnap his young accuser. Despite his acquittal, the trial was a body blow from which the pop music superstar struggled to recover. Four years later, Jackson was still... (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Allen Toussaint: Jackson was "pure genius"  Jun 26, 2009
    The family who catapulted to fame as the Jackson Five appeared in New Orleans that year at the Municipal Auditorium. The youngsters also paid a visit to Toussaint s Sea Saint recording studio in Gentilly. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Uhles: Jackson will be remembered for music  Jun 26, 2009
    Although songs such as ABC and I Want You Back have, in the nearly 40 years since their release, become part of the collective musical consciousness, it must be remembered that before the Jackson Five, no act, at Motown or elsewhere, had ever thought to combine the styles and influences heard in the family act's music. As influential as the Jackson 5's music was and remains, it will be Mr. Jackson's solo work, the groundbreaking Thriller in particular, that remains his greatest contribution to... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Jackson legacy has two sides  Jun 26, 2009
    50, the final score was Pirates 50,920 fans, Jackson Five 7,406. Mr. Jackson closed out the 1970s with his solo album, "Off the Wall," launching him as a superstar in his own right. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

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