Incredible Early Jackson 5 Story

[boba]

it's the cover story of the local chicago alternative paper, but is online here:

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-jackson-find/Content?oid=1191672

rod gets quoted on page 6 of the online version

[Steve G]

Wow. A great read Bob.

[Guest Polyvelts]

Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing this great stateside stuff with us Bob. Good Job !!

[Guest REVILOT]

Brilliant

Rod wrapped in tape is a picture to behold.

all those unissued Otis Clays, Admirations. Du-Ettes tracks trampled under foot .......................

[boba]

Brilliant

Rod wrapped in tape is a picture to behold.

all those unissued Otis Clays, Admirations. Du-Ettes tracks trampled under foot .......................

"rod shard" is now a keyword in the article and at chicagoreader.com

[Dysonsoul]

Excellent read and extremely informative and relevant to that golden era of black music,one wonders how many lost master tapes there is kicking around.i remember years ago my mate allan answered a add in discoveries magazine from a guy selling tapes of soul snd unissued soul,he was expecting c90 tdk's when the package came it was original reel to reels of ,60's onederful and m pac including otis clay ,harold burrage ,johnny sayles - different mix's unrelased stuff i have some of it on cassette ,sure he gave em to ady c at kent to rescue cos some of the tapes were in poor shape.... one never knows what was on them !

[Steve Plumb]

it's the cover story of the local chicago alternative paper, but is online here:

https://www.chicagore...ent?oid=1191672

rod gets quoted on page 6 of the online version

Nice one Bob

[Guest]

Fantastic story, thanks mate for posting that. I have a near mint white Steeltown 'Big Boy' demo and I've got to admit I've always loved the record myself. Definetly my favourite song of all his recordings, pure 60s 'Youth Soul', would be great to eventually hear this version!