Today, Joe Jackson, rock-and-roll talent agent and patriarch of the Jackson family of popular music, died at the age of 89. He had been diagnosed with a terminal cancer.
In the early 1960's, he managed the act of his sons Marlon, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Michael, and released their first single fifty years ago. When the were rebranded as "The Jackson 5," they signed a record deal with Motown Records and received acclaim for hits like "ABC," "I Want You Back," and "The Love You Give." Michael went onto international stardom and siblings Randy and Janet went onto successful careers with Joe at the helm.
With Mr. Jackson's passing, James now leads John in Tomb Bowl XV by a score of 3 - 0. There was a feverish anticipation to see George H.W. Bush's health following a trip to the hospital after his wife, Barbara's, funeral almost locked up this year's competition for James. Former President Bush recovered from his illness and we head to the halfway point of the year with John finding himself in a considerable deficit.
Only time will tell how Tomb Bowl XV will end...
May the soul of Joe Jackson rest in peace.
You can read more about Joe Jackson's life in this obituary by Rolling Stone.
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