Family, Fame, And A Father’s Quest For Fortune: Behind The Curtain Of The Jackson 5

Tensions And Departures Following The Victory Tour

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During the tour, tensions were at an all-time high for the brothers. Arguments with marketing, promotion, and overall friction between family members began pulling them apart. After their final performance of the tour at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Michael announced that he was leaving the group.

Although his official departure from the Jackson 5 made the biggest news, some of Michael’s siblings soon followed him in leaving the group.