Tito Jackson

Tito Jackson, born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on October 15, 1953, is an American musician and actor. He gained fame as an original member of the Jackson 5, later known as The Jacksons. The group rose to prominence in the late 1960s and 1970s with the Motown label, and continued their success on the Epic label in the late 1970s and 1980s. In addition to his work with the band, Tito embarked on a solo career in 2003, focusing on blues music. Born in Gary, Indiana, Tito is the third of ten children in the Jackson family. His father, Joseph, was a steel mill worker and musician, while his mother, Katherine, played the piano and clarinet.