It was reported with a photo spread in the March 22, 1971, issue of Soul. Check out the security guard looking directly at the camera on the far right side of the first photo, and again in the last photo on the far left side. It looks like he wasn't thrilled with the photographers.
Spec teen magazine reported on the return in their July 1971 issue, claiming it was "the happiest day of their lives!" All of the photos suggest otherwise. In fact, the J5 look about as happy as their security guard.
The best coverage of the J5's return to Gary, however, appeared in Sepia magazine. It was so extensive that it merits its own post, so tune in tomorrow for another installment of national press coverage.
I always thought that guy looking directly into the camera was Berry Gordy!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if this was the helicopter ride Michael is referring to in the Rappin' with the J5 fan(?) record.
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Yes, Mary, I believe it is. On that record Marlon also says "Wasn't it cold when we went back to Indiana?" I think that record was probably recorded shortly after they returned from Gary because it was much on their minds.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant coverage again J5C
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J5C, yah and most all of them said the helicopter ride scared them. :( Poor dears.
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