{"id":17202,"date":"2012-10-04T16:14:15","date_gmt":"2012-10-04T20:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flsentinel.com\/?p=17202"},"modified":"2012-10-04T16:14:15","modified_gmt":"2012-10-04T20:14:15","slug":"jackson-brothers-taking-advantage-of-second-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flsentinel.com\/?p=17202","title":{"rendered":"Jackson Brothers Taking Advantage Of Second Chance"},"content":{"rendered":"

BY GWEN HAYES<\/strong>
\n Sentinel Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n

The life story of the Jackson<\/strong> Brothers is one of interest. They are brothers and cousins who have maintained a close relationship over the years.<\/p>\n

Like most groups, the brothers\u2019 (Ricky, Jessie, Willie Robert, Joseph<\/strong> \u2013 original group) singing started in the church.<\/p>\n

It has been 30 years since the group has performed.<\/p>\n

The All-Class Reunion is hosting \u201cA Night In Pink And White,<\/em>\u201d a dressy affair, at Channelside Cinemas. (Although the theatre is closed, private events are being held there.)<\/p>\n

The Saturday, October 13, 2012, 8 p. m.-12 midnight event will allow the young men a second chance to show their talents. Since being asked to perform, they\u2019ve spent 3-4 nights each week perfecting the performance \u2013 dancing and singing. Who knows, they believe this may lead to additional performance dates, especially since many groups are hosting \u201cOld School\u201d events.<\/p>\n

The group started out performing at Blake with Gay Pappa and moved to Curtis Hixon with him. They also performed at the Sugar Shack. \u201cWe\u2019re older now, but we\u2019ve still got it,\u201d Harold<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n

The young men all grew up in West Tampa, all graduated from Plant High School, and they all played basketball. Other former members were Carlton Jones<\/strong> (Head), Herman Holmes<\/strong> and Leroy Murray<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Their goal as a group was to bring all the communities together. During those times, they would explain, communities would fight each other \u2013 Belmont Heights, Jackson Heights, Central Park, West Tampa, Robles, etc.<\/p>\n

Because the Jackson<\/strong> Brothers were known for winning all the talent shows in the area, they also faced some trying times. \u201cWe also had to fight a lot,\u201d Jessie<\/strong> said, \u201cbecause of winning those talent shows.\u201d<\/p>\n

For 10 years the group was managed by Jessie \u201cJet Set\u201d Hudson<\/strong>. They credit him with propelling their careers as young performers and not allowing others to take advantage of them. \u201cWe owe all successes to the community that supported us,\u201d Willi<\/strong>e said.<\/p>\n

They consider it an honor and a privilege to perform for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They\u2019re also excited because their adult children have not seen them perform and they, too, are looking forward to the event. \u201cIt will be a blessing for our kids to see us perform,\u201d Johnny<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n

What are they doing, now? Jessie<\/strong> retired from the School Board after 23 years; Harold owns a plumbing company; Johnny<\/strong> is employed by the Railroad; and Willie<\/strong> multi-tasks \u2013 School System, DACCO, Ray Williams Funeral Home.<\/p>\n

For tickets to the event, call (813) 743-8779, 850-1202, or 245-2046.<\/p>\n

Pictured: The Jackson Brothers, who will perform on October 13, 2012 for the All-Class Reunion Breast Cancer Awareness benefit event are: left to right, Johnny (JJ) Watson, Jessie (Mess) Jackson, Willie (Willie L) Jackson and Harold (Moon) Reeves.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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