# **Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 Is Dead at 70** ## **Son Confirms Death of Legendary Musician** ### **Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5, has died at age 70** Tito Jackson, one of the founding members of the iconic Jackson 5, has died at 70, according to his son. Tito's son, Taj, confirmed the news on Twitter on Tuesday, writing, "Today, the Lord welcomed home my beloved father, Tito Jackson." He added, "We will miss you dearly, but we know you are in a better place." Tito Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, in 1953. He and his brothers, Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael, formed the Jackson 5 in 1964. The group went on to become one of the most successful pop acts of all time, with hits like "I Want You Back," "ABC," and "I'll Be There." Tito Jackson played the guitar and sang backing vocals for the Jackson 5. He also wrote or co-wrote several of the group's songs, including "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Dancing Machine." After the Jackson 5 broke up in 1975, Tito Jackson continued to perform with his brothers in various configurations. He also released several solo albums, including "Tito Time" (1977) and "Tito" (1980). In recent years, Tito Jackson had been working on a memoir about his life and career. He was also planning to release a new album. Tito Jackson's death is a major loss for the music world. He was a talented musician and a beloved member of the Jackson family. He will be deeply missed.
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