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March 24, 2008

Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Specifically, a Line of Credit)

Male Jim Treacher | Category: Crazy • Music
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According to the New York Post, the Jackson Family is broke. Well, not in comparison with, say, me. But they're not nearly as well off as they used to be. Marlon is working at a Vons in San Diego, Randy is doing odd jobs, Jackie's trying to get his kid's rap career started, and Jermaine doesn't seem to be doing much of anything. A few of them have moved back in with their parents. In fact, besides Janet, the only one making a living from music these days is... Tito!

The guitarist fronts a blues and jazz band that plays small venues and nets him $500 and $1,500 per occasional gig -- a far cry from the days when the Jacksons could pull in 50,000 people at $30 a ticket.

Still, at least he's trying. Sorry we laughed at you, Tito.

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Good for Tito! It just goes to show you... if you're in the music business, knowing how to actually play an instrument just might come in handy someday!

Comment by pete on March 24, 2008 12:41 PM