The Best Throwback Photos of the Jackson Family

The musical family — comprised of nine siblings — first came to prominence in the '60s. With news of Tito Jackson's death in Sept. 2024, look back at their memorable photos

Perhaps no other family has changed the course of music history quite like the Jackson Family.

Made up of nine siblings — Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Michael, Randy and Janet — the musical family first came to prominence when the Jackson Five first hit the scene back in the '60s.

Michael Jackson (and his brother Marlon) would famously leave the band in 1984. Michael would go on to release groundbreaking albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad making him one of the biggest global superstars of our time.

The baby of the family, Janet Jackson, also forged her own path as a musician and an actress. She first appeared on the family's variety show The Jacksons and then on Good Times in the '70s. She went on to become a musical icon in her own right with albums such as Control, Rhythm Nation, and The Velvet Rope regarded as classics till this day.

And while the family has had their ups and downs in the decades they've been in the spotlight, they've managed to show up for each other when it mattered most. They came together when Michael Jackson died in 2009 and when their patriarch Joe Jackson passed away in 2018.

Now, in the wake of Tito Jackson's death, the family can be expected to stand by each others' sides once again.

Below, see some of the heartwarming throwback pictures of the Jacksons over the years.

The Jackson 5's Early Days

A young Jermaine, Tito, Randy, Marlon and Michael Jackson posed with their instruments in this sweet photo from 1968.

Born Performers

The band of brothers was pictured doing what they did best while on a TV show circa 1969.

'Fro Galore

The quintet proudly rocked their Afros in this groovy photo taken in London in 1972.

A Family Affair

Joe Jackson posed with all his sons in this vintage photo from the '70s.

A Family That Matches Together

The entire gang (sans Jermaine) — Randy, La Toya, Marlon, Janet, Michael, Jackie, Rebbie and Tito — wore glossy blue ensembles while appearing on a TV show in 1976.

The Jackson at Home

The Jackson brothers posed with their father Joseph in the backyard of their Los Angeles home in this photo taken in 1972.

Breaking Bread

All grown up, the brothers looked ultra-cool while in their Encino home back in 1977.

Babying Janet

A baby-faced Janet Jackson looked nice and cozy flanked by her brothers who were in the middle of a publicity shoot after signing with Epic Records in 1978.

Just Chilling

In a separate setting, the brothers — minus Tito and Randy — donned some oh-so-'70s plaid shirts and tight bottoms.

All Suited Up

Clearly, these gentlemen cleaned up nicely. The Jacksons looked spiffy in their three-piece tuxedos in this undated shot from the '70s.

Cool as Cucumbers

Nothing screams '80s like a pair of aviator sunglasses, which The Jackson all rocked as they — accompanied by Emmanuel Lewis — announced their Victory Tour while in New York in 1983.

Family Overseas

Tito, Jermaine, Randy, Rebbie and Jackie were pictured while attending an event with parents Katherine and Joseph while in Switzerland in 1993.

Talking Legacy

Jermaine, Katherine, Joe, Rebbie and Tito Jackson attended the press conference for The Jackson Family Honors in 1993.

Hall of Famers

Berry Gordy presented Marlon, Michael, Tito, Jermaine and Jackie Jackson with their trophy as The Jackson 5 were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Forever Their Baby

She may have been 41 at the time, but clearly Tito and Jermaine still viewed Janet as their little baby sister as the proud brothers sandwiched her at the premiere of Why Did I Get Married in 2007.

Leaving a Mark

Tito, Jackie, Randy and Marlon Jackson shared the stage with their parents and sisters as they received the BMI Icon Award at the 8th Annual BMI Urban Awards in 2008.

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