Jermaine Jackson announced on BBC 6 Music yesterday that The Jackson 5 are going to reunite for a tour - including their superstar brother Michael Jackson. Concert dates have been discussed apparently and could take place in 2008.
"Michael will be involved," Jermaine confirmed. "We feel we have to do it one more time. We owe that to the fans and to the public. "
The group last toured as The Jacksons in support of the Victory album in 1984.
Rumors of a reunion have circulated for years, and Jermaine confirmed that the project was delayed by Michael's trial for child abuse in 2005. "There's been so much going on, getting over all the hurdles that we all were faced with during Michael's trial."
"But we are stronger than ever. I'm gonna say thank you, thank you, thank you so much to all the fans and the supporters of my family all over Europe, all over the UK especially, who came out to show their love and their support."
Jermaine, who sang lead vocals for the band until his younger brother took over, added that Michael would definitely be part of the reunion.
"He has to be," he said. "He is a Jackson. He was at the meetings. Michael will be involved."
The star also hinted at new material, saying that the brothers - Tito, Marlon, Jackie, Jermaine, and Michael (Randy would make it the Jackson 6) - were "in the studio at the moment".
