Identify These Boy/Girl Bands
4. Which family ensemble of five members served as the opening act for The Supremes in 1969?
Correct Incorrect The Jackson 5, comprised of Tito, Jermaine, Jackie, Marlon, and the youngest, eleven-year-old Michael Jackson, achieved success as a group of brothers signed by Motown Records. Their initial live performance took place as the opening act for The Supremes in 1969, with Michael serving as the lead vocalist. Over time, there were shifts in lead positions, changes in record labels, and ultimately, Michael Jackson's individual success overshadowed the collective achievements of the original family group. They played a pioneering role among R&B boy bands.