Down to the Ground)."
Both versions of the group will be honored. There have been rumblings of a possible Jacksons reunion for years. The last album that featured all of them in some form was in 1989 and they haven't performed together in years. The BMI Urban Awards honor R&B and hip-hop's top hitmakers.BMI to honor the Jacksons at Urban Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) -August 4, 2008 So far, all the brothers, with the exception of Michael, have
confirmed their attendance at the event, to be held Sept. 4 at the
Wilshire Theatre in Beverly Hills, according to Broadcast Music
Inc.'s publicist. An all-star tribute is planned, according to a
release issued Monday.
The Jackson Five - which included Michael along with Marlon,
Jackie, Tito and Jermaine - were a groundbreaking, best-selling act
with classics that include "ABC" and "I Want You Back"; they
have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The group,
with brother Randy replacing Jermaine, became the Jacksons after
leaving Motown in 1976. They continued their multiplatinum success
with hits including "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Shake Your Body
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