Tito Jackson
Tito Jackson (1953–2024) was the Jackson 5’s guitarist and a solo singer whose music connected soul, pop and the blues.
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MotownOverview
- Born
- October 15, 1953 · Gary, Indiana
- Died
- September 15, 2024 · Age 70
- Known as
- Guitarist and singer with the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons
- Solo albums
- Tito Time (2016) and Under Your Spell (2021)
- Family
- Father of Taj, Taryll and TJ, the members of 3T
Mini bio
How it started.
Growing up in Gary, Indiana, Tito learned by watching his father Joe and uncle Luther play blues guitar. In his Recording Academy interview, he recalled secretly borrowing Joe’s guitar until a broken string gave him away. Asked to show what he could play, he impressed his parents and was given the instrument.
The family breakthrough.
Tito became a founding member of the Jackson 5 alongside Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. Their Motown breakthrough began with “I Want You Back” in 1969. By 1970, their first four singles had all reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He continued with the group as The Jacksons.
His own sound.
Tito said raising his three sons helped explain his long wait to make a solo record. Tito Time arrived in 2016 with guests including Big Daddy Kane and 3T. He followed it with the blues album Under Your Spell in 2021, collaborating with Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Joe Bonamassa.
The legacy continues.
Tito died on September 15, 2024. His official site now documents the music and community projects his family and partners carry forward, including the Tunes & Spoons festival in Claremore, Oklahoma. A documentary announced in October 2026 will include his final interview.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2023AttitudeFeatured vocalist with Natalia Damini
- 2021Under Your SpellSolo artist, singer and guitarist
- 2016Tito TimeSolo artist
- 1978DestinyThe Jacksons: guitar and vocals
- 1970ABCThe Jackson 5: backing vocals
Awards
Quotes
My heart was with the blues.Tito Jackson, Recording Academy interview
In September 2021, discussing the solo blues album he had long wanted to make.
Trivia
- His sons Taj, Taryll and TJ perform together as 3T, and appear on Tito Time.
- He joined The B.B. King’s Blues Band for touring after announcing the collaboration in 2017.
- His final concert took place at Munich’s Circus Krone, where the Jackson 5 had first performed in the city in 1972.
- He collected vintage cars; two were displayed at Tulsa’s Route 66 Road Fest in June 2025.
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