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Diana Ross' Introduction of "The Jackson 5" at Daisy's Disco

Date confirmed in Adrian Grant’s “Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary” (“1969, August 11”)

Adrian Grant, author, “Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary”

Diana Ross invites Hollywood’s media to come and meet Motown’s newest act - The Jackson 5 - between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Daisy’s Disco, 326 Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. Berry Gordy boldly predicts that The Jackson 5’s first three singles will be number one hit singles and that they will become one of the biggest-selling acts of the decade.

Chris Cadman, author, “Michael Jackson the Maestro”

Diana Ross invited the media to meet the Jackson 5 at a private showcase at Daisy’s Disco 11th August, 1969 on 326 Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills.

350 specially invited guests from the music, film and media would see Motown’s new signings take the stage for a unique performance.

Diana introduced them as:

“The most talented entertainment act of this decade.”

Amongst the songs they performed were ‘Who’s Lovin’ You’ & ‘Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah.’

Michael met Bob Jones for the first time. He would later take charge of his communications part of MJJ Productions in the late 80’s.