Hence the (allegedly) in my post. I couldn't recall the real back story...just the "show biz" one. And according to Wikipedia, after Gladys mentioned the J5 to Berry Gordy, he basically blew it off, as he already had Stevie Wonder (& the accompanying child labor, etc,. laws to deal with there), Wiki says: "By 1968, the Jackson 5 were a headlining act for the All Star Floor Show at Chicago's The Guys' and Gals' Cocktail Lounge and Restaurant. From July 12–27, 1968, the Jackson 5 opened for Motown act Bobby Taylor & the Vancouvers at Chicago's Regal Theater. Like Gladys Knight before him, Bobby Taylor was also very impressed with the boys, and he decided to make the commitment to bring them to Detroit and Motown. Joseph and The Jackson 5 stayed on the floor of Bobby Taylor's Detroit apartment the night of July 22, while Tayler and Motown executive Suzanne de Passe arranged for the Jackson 5 to audition for the label."
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