1967

1967 - The J5 are enter straight into the 'Super Dogs' final at Harlem 's legendary Apollo Theater in NYC and they win it! They come back as paid performers and Michael, backstage, gets to watch and study his favourite performers James Brown & Jackie Wilson.

1967 - Joe enters the group in the Sunday Night Amateur Talent show at the Regal Theater in Chicago where they become three times winner and also win the Multiple Winners Super Talent show and are placed on the same bill as top R&B act of the year, Gladys Knight & The Pips.

July 1, 1967 - Michael and The Jackson 5 perform in Racine, Wisconsin at the Masonic Hall.

November 21, 1967 - Michael and The Jackson 5 are signed with Steeltown Records and record "Big Boy" among many others.