Tito Jackson
Singer-songwriter and guitarist in The Jackson 5
Born
October 15th, 1953
71 years ago
Died
September 15th, 2024
0 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A member of The Jackson 5, contributed as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist in the group, which rose to fame in the late 1960s. The group became one of the first African American musical groups to achieve widespread success, producing hits such as 'I Want You Back,' 'ABC,' and 'I'll Be There.' Tito also pursued a solo career, releasing several albums and singles. His involvement in the music industry continued into the 21st century.
Contributed to The Jackson 5's success
Released solo albums like 'Come Up' and 'Tito Time'
Participated in the 2012 album 'Tito Jackson - So Far Gone'
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