The Jackson 5
/ðə ˈdʒæksən faɪv/
noun
Origin
English
Jackson — Surname meaning son of Jack
Overview
Meaning Now
- An American pop music group from Gary, Indiana, consisting of members of the Jackson family.
Language path
English
Earliest form
The Jackson Brothers Five
Earliest period
1964
Journey
The group rose to international fame under Motown Records in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They were significant for being one of the first Black groups to garner a massive mainstream pop audience, with Michael Jackson as the lead singer.
Evolution
- 1964
The Jackson Brothers Five
“The five original brothers performing together”
Initial iteration of the group name.
- 1965
The Jackson 5
“Formalized professional name”
Contractual name used upon signing with Steeltown Records.
- 1976
The Jacksons
“Revised name for the group”
Name change following departure from Motown and loss of the rights to the name Jackson 5.
Connections
Word parts
Jackson
root
Patronymic surname
5
other
Number of original members
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