ILOSM family, we have very sad news to share. Tito Jackson, of the iconic group The Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70. His passing was confirmed by his nephew, Siggy Jackson (son of Jackie Jackson), who reportedly believes Tito suffered a fatal heart attack on Sunday night (September 15, 2024). Tito’s sudden death has sent shockwaves through the music industry, as he had been actively touring and performing with his brothers, Jackie and Marlon, as part of The Jacksons. Just days before his death, Tito was on stage, entertaining fans with the energy and passion he was known for throughout his long career.

BREAKING: Tito Jackson has died at the age of 70.

Steve Manning, a longtime Jackson family friend and former Jackson family manager, tells ET that Tito passed away today. While an official cause of death has not yet been determined, Manning believes that Tito suffered a heart… pic.twitter.com/coZCZm3T9i

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) September 16, 2024

Born in 1953, Tito Jackson played a pivotal role in shaping The Jackson 5’s success in the 1960s and 1970s. The group skyrocketed to fame with hits like “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” and “I’ll Be There,” which showcased their undeniable talent and youthful charm. Tito, alongside his brothers, was integral in creating the foundation of the Jackson family legacy, which continues to influence generations of artists.

In addition to his success with The Jackson 5, Tito had a solo career that allowed him to explore different musical genres, including blues, and release albums showcasing his unique sound. His commitment to his craft and to his family’s musical heritage has left an indelible mark on the industry.

Fans and fellow artists have taken to social media to express their grief and pay tribute to Tito’s contributions to music. As the world mourns the loss of another Jackson family legend, his legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire music lovers across the globe.

Our sincerest condolences to the Jackson family at this time. Words cannot express how heartbroken we are for them. May Tito Jackson rest in peace and power. His legacy will never be forgotten.

As more details emerge, we will continue to keep you all posted.

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We all know that James Brown had a major influence on a plethora of artists with his style of dancing, showmanship, and fashion sense. Everyone from Michael Jackson, Prince and of course, MC Hammer, took pages out of The Godfather of Soul’s handbook and because of his influence, Hammer showed his deep gratitude by doing what Darryl Brown (James’ son) explains here:

MC Hammer was another big fan [of James Brown], giving him $300,000 when Brown was released from jail in 1990. Daryl Brown (James’ son) said, “He [Hammer] did it because he just loved James Brown. He has said if it wasn’t for James Brown, he wouldn’t be here — the music, the dancing everything.”

Wow! That was extremely honorable of Hammer to do that for Mr. Brown.

James Brown unselfishly sharing his gifts with the world is like the gift that keeps on giving. Because James Brown gave, other people saw that and in turn, wanted to give back to him, and as a result, his son saw that and in turn, will probably give to someone else. It then starts to become like a snowball effect that keeps building into a bigger movement that effects more people’s lives as time goes on. The core of this is to recognize the gift and not be selfish with it.This just goes to show us that James Brown’s unselfish sharing of his gifts with the world, is like the gift that keeps on giving. Because of the fact that Mr. Brown gave, other people saw that, and in turn, wanted to give back to him out of sheer gratitude. Also as a result of James being such a giving person, his son, Darryl, possibly learned to have that type of generosity toward others and in turn, will probably give to someone else.
Brown’s generosity then starts to become like a snowball effect that keeps building into a bigger movement that effects more people’s lives as time goes on. The core of this is to recognize the gift and to not be selfish with it. We all have gifts that matter and can help to continue to push humanity and society forward, it’s up to us to recognize our gifts and share them with the next person. Major props and a huge THANK YOU to the late, great “Godfather of Soul” for being a great example of that.

Check out a few videos of artists who were influenced by Mr. Brown at work…

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