Tito Jackson, founding guitarist of '70s hitmakers The Jackson 5 that featured a young Michael Jackson, died September 15 after a heart attack. He was 70.

Tito Jackson had three sons, TJ, Taryll and Taj, who had their own family band, 3T. Here's everything to know about Tito Jackson's kids.

Tito Jackson, the brother of Michael and Janet Jackson and a singer and guitarist who was part of the highly influential pop bands The Jackson 5 and later The Jacksons, has died. He was 70. Longtime Jackson family friend and manager Steve Manning told Entertainment Tonight that Tito Jackson died Sunday while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.

Tito, brother of Michael and Janet, was the third of nine Jackson children and part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today.

A statement released on Sept. 16 by the Gallup Police Department details the events leading up to Jackson’s death.

What happened to Tito Jackson, the beloved artist whose sudden demise shocked fans and the music industry? Born in Gary, Indiana, he became passionate about his craft ever since he played his father’s guitar at a young age.

Funeral services were pending Monday for Tito Jackson, one of the members of the influential pop group The Jackson 5, who has died at age 70, according to his sons.