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Group name

They should be listed only as Jackson 5. They didn't use "The" on their album covers. 2604:3D09:1F7F:1210:5C7F:DE02:888D:3BCB (talk) 05:37, 4 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

A bunch of media portrayals used the longer name.[1][2][3][4][5] It's not like the current title was pulled out of thin air. Binksternet (talk) 06:33, 4 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Taryll Jackson a member?

I have noticed that Taryll Jackson has been added as a member of the group in the Infobox and the Timeline in the Band members section. It leads to this question: "Is Taryll a member of the Jacksons?" Despite being noted as a touring member, the only sources provided are that of Instagram and YouTube which should not be used per WP:SOCIALMEDIA and WP:RSPYT. I am unable to find any sources that explicitly state that he is a member of the Jacksons. Are there any thoughts on this? As Taryll is a touring member as the Band members section implies heavily on, he should not be included in the Infobox nor the timeline. HorrorLover555 (talk) 17:25, 20 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

"The Jackson 5 have sold over 150 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time."

They're not listed in that article. ShiranuiAensland (talk) 10:16, 3 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Changing the main photo

I'd like to change the main photo from the older one from 1974 to a newer one from 1984.

Old photo:

Proposed newer photo:

I edited this earlier but Cena332 reverted my edit and told me to propose this here Cucamelon (talk) 05:13, 25 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Original photo:

The Jackson 5 are most known for their early years, including with #1 records "I Want You Back" "ABC" "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There", but we can't use the old photo because Randy was not in the Jackson 5 in 1974. I suggest we go back to the original 1972 photo before it was changed in February. Cena332 (talk) 12:44, 25 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I support changing it back to the 1972 photo. The image shows the group doing what they are known for: performing music. - Wil540 art (talk) 00:31, 26 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

You can't have a photo of six men to represent a band that was well-known for having five members. The clue's in the name. On a more technical level, Randy and Jermaine were never in the band simultaneously; the departure of Jermaine came about because of the signing of the Epic contract - Jermaine was married to Hazel Gordy, daughter of Motown's founder Berry Gordy, and so was tied to Motown in a non-musical way. Motown owned the name "Jackson 5", so a new name had to be chosen before signing the Epic contract. It could be said that Jackie, Marlon, Michael and Tito all left the Jackson 5 (leaving Jermaine as the only member) in order to form a new band, The Jacksons, with Randy. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 19:52, 26 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

That's true but that argument about having six members for a band that has Five in its name falls apart very quickly, like Maroon 5. They do not have 5, they have 6, just like the Jacksons. However I do agree the 1972 photo is better ElhamHusey (talk) 04:39, 27 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, I'm kinda torn here. I feel like not using the 1984 image is a huge missed opportunity. It's just a gut feeling. Inclusion, y'know ElhamHusey (talk) 04:52, 27 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

If it comes down to that, Blink-182 or Route 94 (musician). But in 1984, the Jackson 5 name only existed in Motown's archives. When performing together, the brothers were billed as The Jacksons. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 11:02, 27 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]