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Arguably the most iconic Black musical family in American history, the Jackson family produced Michael and Janet Jackson — two of the most influential voices in pop music. The Jackson 5, formed in 1964, initially consisted of Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, Tito and Marlon. Although the young group earned the descriptive genre “bubblegum soul” for their buoying pop sound, the Jackson boys were far from amateur: they could sing, memorize choreography and play instruments, according to Black Past.

The talented quartet’s success in local competitions would eventually draw the gaze of Gladys Knight, who, along with Diana Ross would push Motown Records to sign the group in 1968. Under Motown’s guidance, The Jackson 5 were an instant success — becoming the first group ever to have their first four singles go number one on the Billboard 100, with legendary songs like “ABC” and “I’ll Be There."

In 1975, Randy would go on to replace Jermaine. And while most of the Jackson family left Motown in 1976, it was on a television program spotlighting Motown artists that Michael would eventually debut the legendary moonwalk dance in 1983, the site explains. For their groundbreaking performance style, the Jackson family has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and, of course, remains immortalized by their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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