It was supposed to be a party, harmonious, happy and with memories of the legendary times of the Jackson Five. “We want to bring people together in harmony and peace,” Marlon, Tito and Jackie Jackson announced in the run-up to their only German concert in Munich. They had already performed there once before in 1972 – back then with their brothers Jermaine and Michael, the later King of Pop. More than 50 years later, fans on Tuesday evening at the Circus Krone were prepared to dance and hear good music. But many hopes were dashed.
The choice of songs, the suits with disco glitter and the well-known moves – everything was perfect. It was hard to believe that there were men in their 70s on stage, they mastered the movements so smoothly. Tito’s son Taryll also fit in well, as he was allowed to reinforce The Jacksons.
There was only one thing that didn’t quite fit – the acoustics. Booming bass blared from huge speakers, creating a deafening soundscape. The singers tried bravely to sing against it, but their voices were constantly drowned out by the general mush of sounds. Even quieter songs like the famous and airy “I’ll Be There” were literally overwhelmed by the tinny noise.
The Jacksons represent a mixture of soul, pop, funk and rhythm and blues. The brothers started making music in the 1960s, first Jacky, Jermaine and Tito. With Michael and Marlon they eventually became The Jackson Five and in 1969 they secured a contract with the famous soul label Motown, initially under the wing of soul diva Diana Ross. Their first single, “I Want You Back”, was a success.
With more than 100 million records sold, they became one of the most successful bands in pop history, while Michael Jackson pursued his solo career and became a global star.
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