Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 Member and Michael Jackson’s Brother, Passes Away at 70

Tito Jackson’s Remarkable Legacy

Tito Jack­son, a found­ing mem­ber of the icon­ic Jack­son 5 and the old­er broth­er of the leg­endary Michael Jack­son, has passed away at the age of 70. 

The musi­cian, known for his impres­sive gui­tar skills, was a cru­cial part of the ground­break­ing musi­cal group that cat­a­pult­ed the Jack­son fam­i­ly to fame.

The Jackson 5 and Tito’s Contribution

The Jack­son 5 formed in 1964, with Tito, Jack­ie, and Jer­maine as the found­ing mem­bers. Younger broth­ers Mar­lon and Michael soon joined, and the group went on to become one of the most suc­cess­ful acts in music history. 

Tito’s gui­tar prowess was a key com­po­nent of the band’s sig­na­ture sound, and he played a vital role in their rise to stardom.

Tito’s Solo Career and Family Legacy

After the Jack­son 5’s suc­cess, Tito embarked on a solo career, releas­ing two albums, “Tito Time” in 2016 and “Under Your Spell” in 2021. 

He also remained close­ly con­nect­ed to his fam­i­ly, sup­port­ing his broth­er Michael through­out his career and defend­ing him against the alle­ga­tions that plagued the pop icon.

Tito’s Lasting Impact

Tito Jack­son’s pass­ing marks the end of an era for the icon­ic Jack­son fam­i­ly. His con­tri­bu­tions to the Jack­son 5’s music and his unwa­ver­ing sup­port for his broth­er Michael have cement­ed his place in music history.

As the world mourns the loss of this tal­ent­ed musi­cian, his lega­cy will con­tin­ue to inspire and influ­ence gen­er­a­tions to come.