Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson (born October 15, 1953) is an American

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 singer

Singing

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 and lead guitarist and original member of The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 , later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana...

. He is the older brother of American

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 pop

Pop music

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 stars Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

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 and Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years...

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Tito was born the third of ten children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson

Katherine Jackson

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. Growing up in a large family, young Tito originally hid his musical talent from his father. While his father was at work, Jackson would play his father's guitar while his siblings danced and sang.