The Jackson 5's Tito Jackson has died at 70

Tito Jackson, the guitarist and singer who played with his brothers in the Jackson 5, has died. The New York Times exhibitions. Jackson's three sons, who formed R&B-pop group 3T in the 1990s, shared the news with the group social media. Jackson was 70 years old.

Tito Jackson and brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael formed the Jackson 5 in the mid-1960s and signed to Motown later in the decade, quickly becoming one of the biggest pop groups in the United States. They debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 with four consecutive No. 1 singles. a guitarist, he was not allowed by Motown to play on recordings, so he mainly contributed to the group on stage. The band gained autonomy as writers, performers and producers when they signed to Epic in 1976, three years before Michael Jackson's solo breakthrough with Outside the Wall hastened the dissolution of the band.

In 1984, two years later Impressive work became the best-selling album of all time, Michael rejoined the band to release Win like the Jacksons. On the following tour, Michael announced that it would likely be the band's last. The remaining brothers Tito, Jackie, Jermaine and Randy officially separated in 1989. All six members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Diana Ross in 1997. Tito continued to perform, both with his own blues band and the BB King Blues Band. He released his first solo album, Tito timein 2016, and a second, Under your spellthree years later. He had been touring with some of his brothers as the Jacksons just last week.

Tito Jackson's sons, 3T, wrote on Instagram, “It is 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 devastated. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as “Coach Tito” or some as “Popa T.” Still, he will be sorely missed. It will forever be “Tito Time” for us. Remember to do what our father always preached and that is “Love one another”. We love you Pops.”