The Jackson Five, the group that launched the career of pop
superstar Michael Jackson, are planning to reunite for a tour as
early as next year, Jermaine Jackson told the BBC on Monday.
Jermaine Jackson, seen here in January 2007,
said that the Jackson Five, the group that launched the career of
pop superstar Michael Jackson, are planning to reunite for a tour
as early as next year.
Speaking to BBC Radio, Jermaine Jackson -- who appeared on
British reality television show "Celebrity Big Brother" earlier
this year -- said that Michael would take part, and concert dates
had been discussed.
"Michael will be involved," he told the broadcaster.
"We feel we have to do it one more time. We owe that to the fans
and to the public."
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael last toured together
in 1984 as The Jacksons -- with six members, along with Randy
Jackson -- having originally formed the Jackson Five in 1965.
The group stopped touring together as Michael and sister Janet
Jackson became international music superstars, and the Jackson Five
formally disbanded in 1990.
Michael was acquitted of charges of child abuse two years ago,
and Jermaine confirmed that the trial had delayed the reunion
project.
"There's been so much going on, getting over all the hurdles
that we all were faced with during Michael's trial," Jermaine, who
sang lead vocals in the group until Michael took over, said.
"But we are stronger than ever. I'm gonna say thank you, thank
you, thank you so much to all the fans and the supporters of my
family all over Europe, all over the UK especially, who came out to
show their love and their support."
He added that the group were "in the studio at the moment,"
hinting at new material.
Michael Jackson's representatives could not immediately be
contacted by AFP to comment on Jermaine's remarks.
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(CRI.cn via AFP November 28, 2007)
