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Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70
Jackson got emotional talking to us about his late brother Michael Jackson and the allegations that continue to surround Michael today. Earlier this year, you probably know HBO released the explosive and controversial two part documentary leaving Neverland in that film, two men, Wade Robson and James Safe Chuck alleged that Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were Children. The Jackson State has since sued HBO and slammed the documentary calling it quote another rehash of dated and discredited allegations. We asked Tito in general about dealing with negative headlines about his family and here’s what he had to say, watch, you’ve lived through so many waves of, of your family being under *** lot of scrutiny. What is your attitude or your strategy when it comes to headlines being everywhere that are very negative and very difficult. What’s your strategy for hand? Well, I never, I never really give them that type of consideration because I know what’s real and what’s not real. And I’ve always been, my father have always said which when they don’t talk about you, you know that you’re not doing something right, that they constantly talking about you, you’re doing something correct and uh the perception that the world or some may have have of. Uh my brother Michael is totally false. You know, Michael is probably one of the most lovable people you ever wanna meet. Like he said in interviews, he’s not trying to be Jesus, but he liked the way that Jesus gave and cared for people and done things that he had. He likes to live in that atmosphere and contribute when he can. He’s done tons of things for Children and pay for operations, colleges and help families in need and the whole bottle wax. So yeah, we had agreed before the interview not to speak about the specifics of the Michael Jackson case with Tito. But we were happy to get his perspective on his family’s journey through all of.
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Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died at 70, his sons say
Updated: 2:08 AM EDT Sep 16, 2024
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70.Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which includes global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today. Video above: Tito Jackson Speaks Out on the ‘Perception’ People Have of His Brother Michael”It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll said in a statement posted on Instagram late Sunday. The Jackson 5 included brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. The family group, which was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, produced several No. 1 hits in the 1970s including “ABC,” “I Want You Back” and “I’ll Be There.”Born on Oct. 15, 1953, Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson was the least-heard member of the group as a background singer who played guitar. His brothers launched solo careers, including Michael, who became one of the world’s biggest performers known as The King of Pop.Michael Jackson died at age 50 on June 25, 2009.Speaking to The Associated Press in December 2009, Jackson said his younger brother’s death pulled the family closer together. “I would say definitely it brought us a step closer to each other. To recognize that the love we have for each other when one of us is not here, what a great loss,” he said, adding he would personally never “be at peace with it.” “There’s still moments when I just can’t believe it. So I think that’s never going to go away,” he said.In 2014, Jackson said he and his brothers still felt Michael Jackson’s absence in their shows that continued with international tours.”I don’t think we will ever get used to performing without him. He’s dearly missed,” he said, noting that his spirit “is with us when we are performing. It gives us a lot of positive energy and puts a lot of smiles on our faces.”Days before his death, Jackson posted a message on his Facebook page from Munich, Germany, on Sept. 11, where he visited a memorial to Michael Jackson with his brothers.”Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson. We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive,” he wrote.Tito Jackson was the last of the nine Jackson siblings to release a solo project with his 2016 debut, “Tito Time.” He released a song in 2017, “One Way Street,” and told the AP in 2019 that he was working on a sophomore album. Jackson said he purposely held back from pursuing a solo career, because he wanted to focus on raising his three sons: T.J., Taj and Taryll, who formed their own music group 3T. Jackson’s website offers a link to a single featuring 3T and Stevie Wonder titled, “Love One Another.”
Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70.
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Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which includes global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today.
Video above: Tito Jackson Speaks Out on the ‘Perception’ People Have of His Brother Michael
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll said in a statement posted on Instagram late Sunday.
The Jackson 5 included brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. The family group, which was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, produced several No. 1 hits in the 1970s including “ABC,” “I Want You Back” and “I’ll Be There.”
Born on Oct. 15, 1953, Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson was the least-heard member of the group as a background singer who played guitar. His brothers launched solo careers, including Michael, who became one of the world’s biggest performers known as The King of Pop.
Michael Jackson died at age 50 on June 25, 2009.
Speaking to The Associated Press in December 2009, Jackson said his younger brother’s death pulled the family closer together.
“I would say definitely it brought us a step closer to each other. To recognize that the love we have for each other when one of us is not here, what a great loss,” he said, adding he would personally never “be at peace with it.”
“There’s still moments when I just can’t believe it. So I think that’s never going to go away,” he said.
In 2014, Jackson said he and his brothers still felt Michael Jackson’s absence in their shows that continued with international tours.
“I don’t think we will ever get used to performing without him. He’s dearly missed,” he said, noting that his spirit “is with us when we are performing. It gives us a lot of positive energy and puts a lot of smiles on our faces.”
Days before his death, Jackson posted a message on his Facebook page from Munich, Germany, on Sept. 11, where he visited a memorial to Michael Jackson with his brothers.
“Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson. We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive,” he wrote.
Tito Jackson was the last of the nine Jackson siblings to release a solo project with his 2016 debut, “Tito Time.” He released a song in 2017, “One Way Street,” and told the AP in 2019 that he was working on a sophomore album.
Jackson said he purposely held back from pursuing a solo career, because he wanted to focus on raising his three sons: T.J., Taj and Taryll, who formed their own music group 3T. Jackson’s website offers a link to a single featuring 3T and Stevie Wonder titled, “Love One Another.”
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