The sons of Tito Jackson have announced that their father, who was a member of the group the Jackson 5 , has died. He was 70. Taj, Taryll and TJ shared the sad news via an emotional post on Instagram , writing: “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. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.
’ Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously. It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us. Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.
’ We love you Pops.” The Jackson 5, later The Jacksons, was such an iconic group made up of Tito and some of his siblings who went on to become household names. Now some have questions about which members are still alive today.
Here’s the answer to that and what the surviving members are up to now. Jackie Jackson Sigmund Esco “Jackie” Jackson was born May 4, 1951, and is the eldest brother of the Jackson family. Following the success of the Jackson 5, which their father founded in 1964, Jackie released a self-titled debut album in 1973.
Sixteen years later, he put out another album titled Be the One to moderate success. In 2002, he founded two record companies, Jesco Records and Futurist Enterta.