The Jackson 5

I am so sad today. I am amazed at how this news has touched me. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson. My memories stretch back for years: I can visualize scenes from basement birthday parties where the music of the Jackson 5 is the soundtrack. My first memorized pop song lyrics come to mind with his voice singing them: ABC, EASY AS ONE, TWO, THREE, AS SIMPLE AS DO RE MI, ABC, THAT'S HOW EASY LOVE CAN BE... I WANT YOU BACK, I'LL BE THERE... takes me right back to Jonetta Jones' …