Jackson 5 embark on their first national tour

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Friday, 9 October 1970

Tour J5 / Motown

The Jackson 5 begin their first US national tour with shows in Boston, Cincinnati, Tennessee and New York City. Teenage girls faint and try to mount the stage at multiple shows. The group is accompanied by a private tutor, Rose Fine.

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The Jackson 5 launch their first US national tour, opening in Boston before heading to Cincinnati, Tennessee and New York City. The shows are marked by teenage girls fainting in the audience and trying to climb on stage. Whilst on tour the brothers are accompanied by a private tutor, Rose Fine, to keep up their school work.

Date: Friday, 9 October 1970

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