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PHOTO FLASHBACK: Michael Jackson wows Jamaica in person

Published:Thursday | March 25, 2021 | 7:57 PM
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Marlon Jackson 5 singing group gets past a Kingston College player at the National Stadium court in a friendly basketball game on March 9, 1975. At right Jackie Jackson anticipates a pass.
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The Jackson Five singing group and other members of the family unit photographed shortly after their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on March 5, 1975 for a show at the National Stadium. From left (back-row) are Tito, Jermaine, Jackie, Michael, Mrs. Catherine Jackson (mother), Latoya, (sister), and Marlon. In front are, Randy and little sister Janet.
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RANDY JACKSON left, Michael Jackson and Latoya Jackson, watching the performances at the ball in their honour at the Sheraton on March 7, 1975.
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Michael Jackson and his famous family could not have avoided Jamaica even if they tried. The island has long been an attraction for the most famous people in the world. On this occasion, the feeling was mutual for the land of wood and water.