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American pop-soul family band that became a global phenomenon in the 1970s, launching the career of Michael Jackson.Formed in Gary, Indiana, by brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael Jackson under father Joseph's management. Signed to Motown in 1968, their first four singles ('I Want You Back,' 'ABC,' 'The Love You Save,' 'I'll Be There') all reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Transitioned to CBS Records in 1975 as The Jacksons, releasing hits until the mid-1980s....