The Jackson Jive

Where is the Body?

Michael Jackson's body has been stashed in Motown founder Berry Gordy's crypt.
His remains were brought back to the white marble, above-ground crypt the Motown record-label founder bought for his family in the Court of Remembrance section of Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills.
Jackson's body is still missing his brain, which coroners are temporarily keeping for testing.
Aside from Jackson, the simple mausoleum is empty and marked only with a distinctive swooping letter "G."
For the time being, Jackson lies with a who's who of Hollywood heavyweights. Next door is the final resting place of American sweetheart actress Sandra Dee, who died in 2005. And nearby are ornate crypts of Bette Davis and flamboyant pianist Liberace.
Gordy -- who discovered the Jackson 5 -- offered the family use of the crypt until they sort out how to make the most money out of Micheal going forward.
On one side are Jackson's brother Jermaine and father, Joseph, who are insistent the Gloved One be buried at Neverland Ranch so the family can profit off a proposed Graceland-style museum there -- a process that could take years. The other side? ...Well, that would be Tito and LaToya...eeex-actly...
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Berry Gordy denies Michael Jackson's body is stashed in his family crypt

J5 Classic

Originally released by Funkadelic, 'I'll Bet You' was featured on the Jackson 5 album ABC. Michael takes the lead on this George Clinton penned slice of Motown acid pop. Huge sound, huge vocals from the youngster.

MJ's Top 10 Albums

5. "Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5" (1969, The Jackson 5)

Just 11 years old when he made his recording debut alongside his brothers, Jackson's powerhouse voice shimmers on everything from Smokey Robinson's "Who's Loving You" to Sly and the Family Stone's "Stand!" Better yet, "I Want You Back" still sounds like a slap upside the head.

the rest HERE

Various Michael Jackson Videos

• The Prison Thriller
• The Wedding Thriller
• The Bollywood Thriller
• The Accrington Michael Jackson Pt. 1
• The Accrington Michael Jackson Pt. 2
• MJ’s genius performance of Billie Jean @ Motown 25th Anniversary
• I’ll Be There
• Ben
• Rockin' Robin
  
• Never Can Say Goodbye
  

Toontown Remembers Michael Jackson

The Jackson 5ive was a television show produced by Rankin Bass from 1971 to 1973, a portrayal of careers of the popular Motown Recording Group, the Jackson Five.The television series set mainly on London at the studios of Halas and Batchelor and director was Robert Balser,The show debuted on September 11, 1971 and ran for two season.
DVD available HERE

Michael In Memoriam

Jackson 5 do a medley of songs from Mills Brothers, The Andrews Sisters, The Coasters, and the Supremes, ending with their own hit Dancing Machine. Surprise appearance at the end by 8 year old Janet Jackson. From the Carol Burnett Show, first aired Jan 25, 1975...

...say what you will...the guy could entertain...

Home Grown

The Jackson Five in Encino, CA

Photos from the archives of LIFE magazine, giving readers a peek inside the homes of the parents/grandparents of some of the most influential musical artists from the 1970's, including the likes of Frank Zappa , Grace Slick, The Jackson Five [above], Elton John, Eric Clapton and many more...
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The Morning Wood

Senator Trent Lott resigns....is a gay hooker behind it? - @ Towleroad

Helena Bonham Carter is a pregnant mess - @ I'm Not Obsessed

Johnny Depp buys the best presents - @ Celebitchy
Bindi Irwin raps - @ Vh1 Blog

The Jackson 5 must really need cash - @ SOW