Michael Jackson's brothers are planning a world tour as the Jackson Four.The remaining members of the group - Marlon, Tito, Jackie and Jermaine - announced their plans for a reunion next year, and hope to recreate the sound that made them stars as the Jackson 5 before Michael went solo.
Jackie Jackson, 58, said: "For 40 years, we've had great support from our fans around the world. And we should give them a great tour.
Jermaine Jackson, 54, added: "We want to go out there, hit the road and just jam."
His brothers also revealed they all knew Michael Jackson - who passed away from acute Propofol intoxication on June 25 - was dead before their parents got in touch.
Jackie Jackson was shopping when someone walked past and said "Michael Jackson died" not realising who he was.
He said: "I walked outside and I got a phone call from my mother - she told me that it was true."
Jermaine Jackson "found out from CNN" and Marlon Jackson got a phone call from a friend who asked if his brother was alright.
He said: "As I was calling my brothers, calling my mom, my daughter downstairs said, 'Dad, Uncle Michael is dead.' It was unbelievable."
Mini Biography Of Jackson 5
Beginnings
The Jackson 5 was formed in Gary, Indiana, comprising of the children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson.
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Michael and Marlon trained hard under the watchful eye of Joseph, going on to win talent shows and do gigs around their hometown. They were eventually brought to the attention of Motown, and successfully auditioned in 1968.
Motown
Motown founder Berry Gordy promised the Jackson 5 three Number 1 records, and Motown more than delivered. I Want You Back, ABC, The Love You Save and I'll Be There all peaked at Number 1 on the Pop and R&B charts, one after the other. The Jackson 5 shot to fame across America and around the world.
Break-Up
A major part of the J5's fame was due to the ages of the brothers, and Motown wanted to keep them that way - young, fresh teens. However, as Marlon and Michael grew noticeably older, Motown did not attempt hard enough to adapt the group's image. The brothers also wanted more creative freedom, but this was not given. As a result, Joseph (their father and manager) decided to sign the group with another record label that would allow his sons the freedom to grow and express themselves more. He got the deal he was looking for with Epic Records, but Jermaine, who was by that time married to Motown founder Berry Gordy's daughter, Hazel, chose to remain with Motown, saying that he stayed out of loyalty, because Motown had believed in the group. The group was also forced to discard the name "Jackson 5" which Motown fought over, and became known as "The Jacksons" under the Epic label.
Since leaving Motown, the Jackson 5 have reunited on stage on various occasions. First was at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever show in 1983, where Michael did the famous Billie Jean moonwalk. Then was the Victory tour in 1984. Most recently was the Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration - The Solo Years on September 7 and 10, 2001. What does the future hold? We'll all stay tuned!
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Michael Jackson Ultimate Collection 35 DVD + 1 Album+ 6 Photos Boxset
Michael Jackson Ultimate Collection 32 DVD + 1 CD Boxset
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