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TIL Michael Jackson was not the youngest Jackson brother. In 1975, younger brother Randy replaced Jermaine Jackson in the Jackson 5 when the group left Motown. Jermaine chose to stay at Motown, having married the daughter of founder Berry Gordy.

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