History
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1976 is an epic year for The Jacksons, quite
literally.
The brothers move to Epic Records and become The Jacksons. The group sees Randy replaces Jermaine, who stays with Motown to begin his solo career. They star in their own variety series on ABC called “The Jackson’s” and continue to release pop singles such as ‘Enjoy Yourself’ and ‘Show You the Way to Go.’
February 1976
The brothers begin the final Jackson 5 Tour, taking them away from their original moniker, and onwards to their new future as “The Jacksons.”
March 10th 1976
The Jackson 5’s recording contract with Motown Records expires and they are free to move to CBS Records.
June 15th 1976
The Jackson 5 ‘Anthology’ (LP), is released.
Tour Dates
February 2nd 1976 Manila, Philippines, Folk Art Theater
February 14th 1976 Manila, Philippines, Folk Art Theater
February 17th 1976 Manila, Philippines, Araneta Coliseum
February 18th 1976 Manila, Philippines, Araneta Coliseum
February 19th 1976 Manila, Philippines, Araneta Coliseum
June 16th 1976
The Jacksons star in their own variety series which airs on CBS called “The Jackson’s.” The show is based on their successful Las Vegas shows and features the whole family with songs from the Motown era, as well as new material.
October 26th 1976
‘Joyful Jukebox Music’ (LP), is released from Motown just prior to the group’s debut single with CBS. It becomes the first Jackson 5 release not to enter the Top 200 albums chart.
November 27th 1976
‘The Jackson’ (LP), their first album with Epic, is released and is more successful than their last release from Motown.
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