When The Jackson 5's "ABC" hit the airwaves in 1970, it didn't just mark a breakthrough moment for the youth group — it was the birth of a Motown classic that would forever remain a cherished bop.

“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” they wrote. “Our father was ... and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. The Jackson 5’s hits included “ABC,” “The Love You Save” and “I Want ...

Michael died at age 50 in 2009. The Jackson 5 became the first act in history to have their first four singles: “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save,” and “I’ll Be There” all reached No. 1 on ...