2. About The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 were more than a huge hit recording act. They were an international multi-media
phenomenon who ushered Motown into its second decade with a stunningly fresh sound that has
often been imitated but never duplicated.
Look beyond their unequaled chart success – their first four major label singles all reached No. 1
on the pop charts, they had a run of three years in which every single they released made the
pop Top 20 and every single they released during their tenure on Motown reached the top 10 of
the soul charts – and you find hour-long TV specials, an animated TV series, a extensive line of
merchandise with the ubiquitous “J-5” logo in which both characters tailed into hearts, the
popularization of the “robot” dance routine and regular cover stories in teen magazines. They
rapidly became the pop sensation that Motown specialized in creating – and then reached new
heights.
Most importantly, people loved them. “Words fail miserably when it comes to describing how
instantly the flashy family captured hearts of all ages,” wrote music journalist A. Scott Galloway.
“Grandparents wanted to adopt ’em and kids wanted to be them.” But the foundation for it all
was great music, for which Motown is unmatched, and a stagecraft, which made them the
rightful heirs of Sammy Davis, Jr., Jackie Wilson and James Brown.
The Jackson 5 had grown up before our eyes and their musical legacy remains a remarkable
testament, not just to Michael’s greatness, but to their collective talent.
The J5 were inducted the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
3. Items For Licensing
Adult and children’s lines are available to license in global and local markets. Numerous images
are included in this licensing package, and examples can be found on the following pages.
Below are some examples of items available for Jackson 5 Merchandising:
• Blazers • Shoe laces • Backpacks • Earrings
• Sportcoats • Watches • Luggage • Rings
• Jackets • Phones • Money clip • Lotion
• Coats • Phone covers • Wallet • Cologne
• Hoodies • Gloves • Coin purse • Perfume
• Sweatshirts • Glasses • Card case • Deodorant
• Sweatpants • Sunglasses • Collar bars • Candles
• Jeans • Key chains • Tie bars • Candle holders
• Pants • Bracelets • Sleep pants • Soap
• Shirts • Necklaces • Pajamas • Shampoo
• T‐shirts • Rings • Robes • Nail polish
• Polos • Cuff links • Dresses • Pillows
• Shorts • Headbands • Handbags • Throw pillows
• Capris • Wristband • Hosiery • Pillow covers
• Swimwear • Armband • Leggings • Sheets
• Goggles • Bandanas • Skirts • Bedding
• Sweaters • Belts • Blouses • Pencils
• Ties • Belt Buckles • Tank tops • Pens
• Bow ties • Towels • Bras • Pencil holders
• Underwear • Hats • Panties • Tape
• Socks • Beanies • Lingerie • Folders
• Shoes • Scarves • Corsets • Binders
• Boots • Bags • Vests • Cups