Jackson Brothers Going On Tour To Honor Michael Jackson
It's been almost three years since Michael Jackson passed away and this year to honor him the remaining members of the Jackson 5, sans Randy Jackson, are going on tour.
"For me, this cycle that comes around every year - this day, that day - that doesn't affect me because it affects me every day," Marlon said. "When that day comes around, it's the same. You learn to live with it. I still wake up sometimes and go, 'Jeez. I can't believe my brother's not here.'"
Before Michael's death, the Jackson brothers were trying to put together a reunion tour after his "This Is It" concerts. After his death the brothers appeared on the A&E reality show, "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty," which chronicled their loss and attempt to stage a comeback before their brother died.
The reunion tour kicks off today, days ahead of the third anniversary of Michael's death. The brothers say that they can still feel his presence and will honor with him with a slide show and medley that will conclude with the song "Gone Too Soon."
"There's certain songs that make you feel the sorrow," Tito said. "Then again, there are other songs that bring so much joy and happiness, such as 'ABC' and 'I Want You Back' and the up-tempo stuff like 'This Place Hotel.' I just imagine how he used to walk and spin and do all these things. You can feel his presence here."
"The brothers don't know this, but I've broken down several times and cried during rehearsals," Jermaine said. "I'm so used to Michael being on the right and then Marlon, Jackie, on and on. It's just something we never get used to."
The Jacksons' tour kicks off at Rama Casino in Ontario, Canada, and is scheduled to end July 29 at the Snoqualmie Casino Amphitheater in Snoqualmie, Wash.