Tito Jackson facts: Jackson 5 singer's wife, children, siblings and career revealed

16 September 2024, 15:52 | Updated: 16 September 2024, 15:54

Tito Jackson found fame as one of the famous Jackson siblings and as a member of the Jackson 5 and Jacksons.

The singer and guitarist was an original member of the Jackson 5 on the Motown label, and was the third child in the Jackson family.

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Tito also recorded a number of solo albums, while his three sons formed their own successful group, 3T.

1. Who were Tito Jackson's siblings?

   

   Full name Toriano Adaryll Jackson, Tito was born on October 15, 1953 in Gary, Indiana.

   His siblings were Rebbie, Jackie, Randy, La Toya, Marlon, Brandon (Marlon's twin who died soon after birth), Michael, Jermaine, and Janet. His parents were Joe Jackson and Katherine Jackson.

   Aged 10, he was caught playing his father's guitar after he broke a string. After fixing the string, Joe demanded his son play for him. Once finished, his father bought him his own guitar.

   Soon after, Joe convinced Tito, Jackie, and Jermaine to form a singing group, eventually leading to the Jackson 5.

2. Did Tito Jackson release solo songs?

   

   Tito Jackson - Love One Another (Official Music Video) ✌🏾🤍☮️

   It wasn't until the early 2000s that Tito Jackson started performing as a solo artist.

   Moving into jazz, soul and blues music, Tito released his debut solo album in 2016 with Tito Time.

   He followed this with 2021's Under Your Spell.

3. Who was Tito Jackson's wife?

   

   Tito Jackson married partner Delores 'Dee Dee' Martes in 1972, aged 18, but the couple divorced in 1988.

   In 1994, Delores was found dead in a swimming pool. The death was originally ruled accidental, but Los Angeles businessman Donald Bohana was later charged with murdering her in 2000.

4. Who are Tito Jackson's children?

   

   Tito and Delores had three kids together:

   • Toriano Adaryll Jackson, Jr. ("Taj") (born August 4, 1973)
   • Taryll Adren Jackson (born August 8, 1975)
   • Tito Joe Jackson ("TJ") (born July 16, 1978)

   Taj, Taryll and Tito formed the trio 3T in the 1990s, managed by their father.

   3T scored a number of hits around the world, including two UK number two songs in 1996: 'Anything' and 'Why', the latter of which featured their uncle Michael Jackson.

   Tito has eight grandchildren in total.

5. When did Tito Jackson die?

   

   Tito Jackson passed away on September 15, 2024, at the age of 70.

   His three sons said in a statement: "He will be missed tremendously. It will forever be 'Tito Time' for us. Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is 'Love One Another.' We love you Pops."