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The Wiz Off The Wall: Choreography

The Jackson 5, known for their vibrant style and energetic performances, achieved immediate success in the late 1960s and early 1970s with multiple number one hits. As Michael Jackson transitioned to a solo career, he released the acclaimed album 'Off the Wall' and starred in the film 'The Wiz.' The group's dynamics changed over time, leading to their rebranding as the Jacksons, while Michael's solo career flourished independently.

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The Wiz Off The Wall: Choreography

The Jackson 5, known for their vibrant style and energetic performances, achieved immediate success in the late 1960s and early 1970s with multiple number one hits. As Michael Jackson transitioned to a solo career, he released the acclaimed album 'Off the Wall' and starred in the film 'The Wiz.' The group's dynamics changed over time, leading to their rebranding as the Jacksons, while Michael's solo career flourished independently.

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and signed them in 1969.

Sporting the loudest fashions, the largest


Afros, the snappiest choreography, and a youthful, soulful
exuberance, the Jackson 5 became an immediate success. They scored
four consecutive number one pop hits with “I Want You Back,” “ABC,”
“The Love You Save,” and “I’ll Be There” in 1970. Michael was singled
out by music critics as a “prodigy.” He was soon topping the pop
charts as a solo performer with “Ben”, and he reached number two
with “Rockin’ Robin.” With the Jackson 5 he continued to produce
trendsetting dance tracks such as “Dancing Machine.” The family’s
string of hits for Motown lasted through 1975 and earned them
two Grammy Award nominations.

As Michael matured, his voice changed, family tensions arose, and a


contract standoff ensued. The group finally broke with Motown,
moving to Epic Records as the Jacksons. Jermaine remained at
Motown as a solo performer and was replaced by the youngest
Jackson brother, Randy. As a recording act, the Jacksons enjoyed
consistent success through 1984. Their sisters Rebbie, La Toya, and,
most successfully, Janet Jackson embarked on their own singing
careers in the early 1980s; however, Michael’s solo albums took on an
entirely different status.

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The Wiz and Off the Wall

Michael Jackson, 1979After Michael Jackson went solo from the Jackson 5, his career took off with the
release of his album Off the Wall in 1979.(more)
In 1978 Jackson starred with Diana Ross in the musical film The Wiz,
a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz featuring Black actors. “Ease On
Down the Road” from the film’s soundtrack was nominated for a
Grammy for best R&B vocal performance by a duo, group, or chorus;
significantly, it was Jackson’s first Grammy nomination for a
performance that did not includ

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