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50 Years of Boy Bands

No matter your age, you'll never forget your first boy band crush. Look back on the male vocal groups of yesterday and today.
The Jackson 5
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The Jackson 5
Established: This band of brothers formed in 1966 in Gary, Indiana. Their first four singles all hit number one on the Billboard charts in 1970.

Members: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael Jackson. Randy replaced Jermaine in 1976.

Biggest hits: "I Want You Back," "ABC," "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There."

Awards: Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Memorable moments: The last time all six brothers performed together was at Madison Square Garden in September 2001 during a concert celebrating 30 years of Michael Jackson's solo career.

Trademark style: Sequins, fringe and bell-bottoms.

Best lyric: "ABC / Easy as 123 / Or simple as do re mi / ABC / 123 / Baby, you and me girl" — "ABC"

Where they are today: After Michael's tragic death, the remaining Jacksons recorded background vocals for Michael's unreleased song "This Is It," featured in the film of the same name.
 
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Published 11/04/2010
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