Noir Nation, please join us in extending our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tito Jackson following reports that he has passed away!
News of Tito’s passing was shared on Instagram late Sunday evening by his three sons TJ, Taj, and Taryl. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us.”
The post continued: “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’ Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously. It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us. “
“Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops.”
As the third child born to Katherine and Joe Jackson, Tito served as a pivotal force within the legacy of the Jackson family. It was his genuine curiosity in wanting to learn how to play the guitar that led to the Jackson’s musical empire.
Together The Jackson 5 secured several No. 1 hits in the 1970s including “ABC,” “I Want You Back” and “I’ll Be There.”
Tito was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of the Jackson 5, Fox News reports
Sources state that Tito alongside his brothers Jackie and Marlon had been touring as The Jacksons. They had upcoming scheduled concerts for next month Oct. 25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Nov. 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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