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Tito Jackson, one of the original members of the seminal Motown group the Jackson 5, has died.

Maze, which went by Raw Soul when it formed in Philadelphia in 1970, eventually moved to San Francisco to connect with soul icon and Motown great Marvin Gaye, who suggested the band change its name.

Ross glided through her set of Motown oldies and disco bangers with the airy nonchalance she’s been emanating for decades.

Fakir was one of the tightly harmonized voices behind such indelible Motown hits like ‘Baby I Need Your Loving’ and ‘Reach Out I’ll Be There.’

Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving member of beloved Motown group The Four Tops, has passed away at the age of 88.

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