Tito Jackson of Jackson 5 dies at 70

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Music lovers around the world are mourning following the death of renowned musician and cherished member of the Jackson family, Tito Jackson, who passed away at the age of 70.

Born on October 15, 1953, Toriano Adaryll Jackson, commonly known as Tito, was the third eldest member of the famous Jackson family. He gained fame as a founding member of The Jackson 5, a group that significantly impacted the pop and Motown music scenes in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Tito's unique guitar riffs and harmonies were essential to the band's success, contributing to popular tracks like "I Want You Back," "ABC," and "Never Can Say Goodbye."