In Defence Of The Jackson Family

3. Marlon Jackson

Like his brothers, Marlon enjoyed much success in The Jackson Five/The Jacksons, before embarking on a solo album in 1987. Marlon's first and only album, titled 'Baby Tonight', is one of the strongest Jackson solo albums - boasting a fusion of funk and dance, complete with slick production and smooth vocals. Like most of his sibling's releases, 'Baby Tonight' was not headed for widespread chart success, peaking at #175 in the Billboard Charts and a slightly better #22 in the R&B Charts. However, the singles fared better with the sensational jam, 'Don't Go' hitting #2 on the R&B singles chart. 'Baby Tonight' is filled with under-appreciated tracks that fans of 1980's dance/soul are likely to lap up. Other standouts include 'Get Away Tonight' and 'When Will You Surrender.' Marlon is currently on tour with The Jacksons on their Unity Tour, with the group said to be working on a new studio album for a 2013 release.

 
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