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The Jackson 5 on the Cover of LIFE: September 1971

The Jackson 5 on the Cover of LIFE: September 1971

Michael (top) poses with his brothers and his parents, Joe and Katherine, on the steps of their Encino, Calif., home.

In this photo: Joseph Jackson

Photo: John Olson/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Sep 24, 1971