Scarce Jackson Five Tamla Mowtown, EMI Australia Records 8” x 10” promotional photograph that has been signed on the reverse by the group: Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Randy Jackson and Marlon Jackson in black ballpoint pen. Michael has added the words ‘Be cool’ below his name, Marlon has added the word ‘Love above his autograph, Jackie has added the words ‘Peace + Love’ above his name and Jermaine has added two faces in the ‘J’s’ in his Christian and Surname. In good to very to condition, with noticeable creasing and marks in places.The photograph was signed for the president of the local Jackson Five Fan Club at the Park Royal Hotel, Brisbane, Australia in late June 1973. This was not only the Jackson’s first tour of Australia and New Zealand but they were the first black artists to tour the countries with record attendances of over 2 million people. The tour took in the following cities in Australia and New Zealand: 23/06/1973 - Brisbane, Australia, Brisbane Festival Hall; 26/06/1973 - Melbourne, Australia, Festival Hall; 29/06/1973 - Perth, Australia, Beatie Park; 01/07/1973 - Adelaide, Australia, Apollo Stadium; 02/07/1973 - Sydney, Australia, Hordern Pavilion; 04/07/1973 - Christchurch, New Zealand, Town Hall; and 05/07/1973 - Wellington, New Zealand, Athletic. The photograph is accompanied by a detailed letter from the father of the original recipient that reads ‘The Michael Jackson hit "Ben" was the catalyst for a surge in popularity for The Jacksons in Australia, and my teenage daughter, Cheryl, wrote to one of the local radio stations in response to efforts by the station to organize a following for the group, under their auspices. In 1973, probably to coincide with the release of the "Skywriter" album, the Jacksons, or Jackson 5 or however many there were, toured Australia, travelling south from Japan. The Australian tour started in Brisbane, Queensland. The commercial radio station mentioned above (probably 4BC or 4BH), thinking they should generate ą bit of noise about the tour, nominated my daughter, Cheryl, as president of the local fan club, much to her surprise. They told her that if she did certain things, like jumping up and down and screaming, she could meet the members of the Jackson 5 at their hotel and she could bring a friend. Cheryl, together with her school friend, Gina, attended the concert, and were told to walk a couple of blocks to the Park Royal Hotel where they could meet the group. I was with them, and as the situation seemed innocent enough, I did not object when they were invited to the group's suite to meet the boys. I well remember standing around in the foyer of the Park Royal Hotel for the two girls to be ushered downstairs in time to get some sleep before school the next day. Cheryl may have bought the "Skywritėr record herself or it may have been given to her as an advance copy by the Australian distributor. To the best of my memory, Harlequin Records had a music store in Brisbane at the time and were probably involved in the promotion. The Jackson boys were very relaxed and friendly and generous with their autographs, and when one of them autographed the back of the Harlequin paper bag he also added his date of birth, and the rest of the group then followed suit’. Accompanied by a Tracks COA.