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I think it's because, the brothers think they will sell more if it's " The jackson five ", cause when people hear that, they think Michael= more money.
what strikes me more here is the fact that motown owned the name 'jackson 5' back then (like a trademark) and if i understood that right, they had to change the name to 'the jacksons' for copyright reasons. i don't quite get how thex can use that name when motown should still have that copyright (lasts 70 years?), unless that ran out cuz it was an old contract and the duration of copyrights was changed after that. @reasonables: 'dead' giveaway... :lol: :lol: :lol: brilliant! :mrgreen:
it is now universal motown something like that.i think the universal part being some type of investment group.apparently barry gordy wasn't very involved in the 50th anniversary activities.
Motown is part of Universal but still is viewed as Motown because of the historic success of the label. I find it interesting that Motown marked several anniversaries with lavish tv specials and highly publicized celebration. However, a big anniversary such as their 50th was brushed over and with little fanfare. Even if Berry wasn't involved, I would have expected the label to mark such an important anniversary. Fans would have enjoyed the nostalgia of seeing so many singers and groups reunite as well. The same holds true for the Jackson 5's 40th anniversary in the business. Last year should have been one big party to commemorate both anniversaries. Odd...Quote from: "suspicious mind"it is now universal motown something like that.i think the universal part being some type of investment group.apparently barry gordy wasn't very involved in the 50th anniversary activities.