Overview
- Taj Jackson replied on X on Thursday to a fan asking why other Jackson 5 members were not as successful as Michael Jackson.
- He wrote that his father, Tito, was told throughout his life that he was worthless without his younger brother, which Tito shared with him many times.
- Taj linked his comments to public narratives around Michael, saying last month that media do not control his uncle’s image and that viewers of the new film will judge for themselves.
- Tito helped form the Jackson 5, played lead guitar on hits like I Want You Back and ABC, later launched a solo blues career, earned Grammy nominations, and died in 2024 at age 70.
- Michael’s solo run set a towering benchmark, with Off the Wall certified Diamond and Thriller recognized as the best-selling album, which explains the gap that fueled harsh comparisons.