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UploadOriginally released on January 30, 2009.
Today on the web and FM-radio outlet Vocalo.org, Tito Jackson announced that the Jackson Five will be returning once again to Gary, Indiana to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the release of their breakthrough song, “I Want You Back” and the 50th anniversary of Motown.
“I’m happy to announce that, within a few weeks time, the brothers are going back to the house in Gary, Indiana and doing a tv special,” said Jackson. Full audio content of the interview can be heard at http://vocalo.org/explore/content/37234.
Jackson also commented that, at this time, brother Michael is not slated to join the brothers for the television special. Says Jackson, “We don’t have Michael, he’s lacking, but we have the rest of the clan that’s participating.”
According to Jackson, the show will be a documentary “based around the life of the brothers, their roots, how they’re coping, putting them right back in that house in Gary,” continued Jackson.
“I’m looking forward to coming back to Gary,” said Jackson.
About Vocalo.org:
Vocalo.org is a website and public broadcast outlet dedicated to fostering conversation between diverse constituents. We give voice to underrepresented communities and promote public conversation through outreach, training and broadcast media. Vocalo.org is driven by the voices of the people. Vocalo.org invites everyone to join the conversation, to upload images, text, audio and video to our social networking website and to call in to our Hotline and live broadcast. Vocalo.org was started in 2007 as an initiative of Chicago Public Radio to make public radio more public. Vocalo.org broadcasts on 89.5 FM to a population of 2.5 million residents in northwest Indiana, Chicago and southwest Michigan and streams online live to the world. As of 2008, Vocalo.org’s online community has grown to more than 3,000 contributors. Participate in Vocalo.org both at 89.5 FM and online at www.vocalo.org.
Originally released on July 9, 2009.
Vocalo.org will be the exclusive media outlet broadcasting the entire memorial service to be held for Michael Jackson from Gary, Indiana live on Friday, July 10, 2009.
Broadcast will begin at 3 p.m. CST; memorial service will begin at 6 p.m. CST, carried in the Lake Michigan region on 89.5FM and worldwide at Vocalo.org/stream.
Vocalo will be conducting pre-memorial interviews with Gary natives and Jackson extended family members who still reside in Gary. The focus will be on telling what the Jackson family means to the area.
The memorial will be held at the Gary SouthShore Rail Cats ballpark, U.S. Steel Yard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary, Indiana.
“Michael Jackson grew to become one of the world’s biggest icons, but his beginnings were humble, right here in Gary. Vocalo.org is going to celebrate the life, legacy and tribulations of one of Gary’s own,” says Wendy Turner, general manager of Vocalo.org.
Scheduled to be in attendance at the tribute will be Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, and Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Audio from interviews related to Michael Jackson can be heard at Vocalo.org on http://www.vocalo.org/jacksonfamily.
About Vocalo.org:
Vocalo.org is a website and radio station committed to fostering conversation between diverse constituents in the Lake Michigan region. Vocalo.org was started in June 2007 as an initiative of Chicago Public Radio to make public radio more open to the public at-large. The station invites everyone to join the conversation by uploading stories, interviews, and text to www.vocalo.org or by calling the hotline at 888-635-1112. Vocalo.org broadcast live from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and features all-night and weekend mix tapes of content during automated hours. Vocalo.org broadcasts on 89.5 FM to a footprint of 2.5 million residents in northwest Indiana, Chicago and southwest Michigan and streams online live to the world. As of 2009, Vocalo.org’s online community has grown to more than 3,500 contributors.# # #
Originally released on July 7, 2009.
Continuing coverage of the Michael Jackson story, Vocalo.org will be broadcasting live from the memorial service to be held for Michael Jackson on Friday, July 10, 2009, at the Gary SouthShore Rail Cats ballpark, U.S. Steel Yard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary, Indiana. Vocalo will be conducting pre-memorial interviews with Gary natives and Jackson extended family members who still reside in Gary. The focus will be on telling what the Jackson family means to the area.
“Michael Jackson grew to become one of the world’s biggest icons, but his beginnings were humble, right here in Gary. Vocalo.org is going to celebrate the life, legacy and tribulations of one of Gary’s own,” says Wendy Turner, general manager of Vocalo.org.
Broadcast will begin at 3 p.m. CST; memorial service will begin at 6 p.m. CST, carried in the Lake Michigan region on 89.5FM and worldwide at Vocalo.org/stream.
Audio from interviews related to Michael Jackson can be heard at http://www.vocalo.org/jacksonfamily.
About Vocalo.org:
Vocalo.org is a website and radio station committed to fostering conversation between diverse constituents in the Lake Michigan region. Vocalo.org was started in June 2007 as an initiative of Chicago Public Radio to make public radio more open to the public at-large. The station invites everyone to join the conversation by uploading stories, interviews, and text to www.vocalo.org or by calling the hotline at 888-635-1112. Vocalo.org broadcast live from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and features all-night and weekend mix tapes of content during automated hours. Vocalo.org broadcasts on 89.5 FM to a footprint of 2.5 million residents in northwest Indiana, Chicago and southwest Michigan and streams online live to the world. As of 2009, Vocalo.org’s online community has grown to more than 3,500 contributors.
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Originally released on July 2, 2009.
Keith Jackson, cousin to Michael Jackson, and Ronnie Rancifer, original keyboardist for the Jackson 5, shared stories about Michael on Vocalo.org on Tuesday, June 30. “Michael as a child, was a mischievous guy,” recalls Rancifer.
David Fossett, who also is cousin to Michael Jackson, was also interviewed. He now lives at 2300 Jackson St. in Gary where the Jackson family grew up. He shares some insight with us about the how the Jackson family is coping with his passing.
Said Fossett, “At this time, it’s a very sad time, not only for the Jackson family, but for the world. Michael meant so much and gave so much of himself. We’re just so happy to see so many people come out and respond and give their condolences.”
Audio from the interview can be heard at http://www.vocalo.org/jacksonfamily.
Finally, Vocalo.org will be broadcasting live from the memorial service to be held for Michael Jackson on Friday, July 10, 2009, at the Gary SouthShore Rail Cats stadium, U.S. Steel Yard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary, Indiana. Remote broadcast will begin at 3 p.m.; memorial service will begin at 6 p.m.
About Vocalo.org:
Vocalo.org is a website and radio station committed to fostering conversation between diverse constituents in the Lake Michigan region. Vocalo.org was started in June 2007 as an initiative of Chicago Public Radio to make public radio more open to the public at-large. The station invites everyone to join the conversation by uploading stories, interviews, and text to www.vocalo.org or by calling the hotline at 888-635-1112. Vocalo.org broadcast live from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and features all-night and weekend mix tapes of content during automated hours. Vocalo.org broadcasts on 89.5 FM to a footprint of 2.5 million residents in northwest Indiana, Chicago and southwest Michigan and streams online live to the world. As of 2009, Vocalo.org’s online community has grown to more than 3,500 contributors.
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