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Seventies supergroup The Jackson 5 are to re-unite for a tour next year according to a report. Pop star Michael Jackson is expected to join the group.
Jackson 5 singer Jermaine Jackson told the BBC that concert dates have been discussed and could take place "sometime in 2008".
"We feel we have to do it one more time Jackson said. "We owe that to the fans and to the public."
"Michael will be involved," the singer and guitarist confirmed. "He has to be," he said. "He is a Jackson. He was at the meetings."
The group, including Jermaine and brothers Tito, Marlon, Jackie, Michael and Randy were famous for hits like as I Want You Back, ABC and Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground). They last toured in 1984.
Jermaine confirmed the group had been looking to perform for years, but touring was delayed by Michael's trial for child abuse in 2005.
"There's been so much going on, getting over all the hurdles that we all were faced with during Michael's trial," he told the BBC.
- NZHERALD STAFF
