took four long years until her then partner was convicted for her death.

The loss of their mom left a big void in the lives of Taj, Taryll and TJ. Apart form their father Tito, it was their uncle Michael Jackson who was there for the brothers in this difficult time.

Jackson Legacy

Growing up in the Jackson family and being part of an incredible musical legacy, the brothers soon had occasional TV and stage appearances with their famous uncles and aunts. The three brothers always had to work double hard to prove their own talent. Over the years, just watching their famous family members helped Taj, Taryll and TJ perfecting their vocal style. And they also learned how to play instruments and to write music themselves.

Musical Debut

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Taj, Taryll andTJ started their band out under the name Three T’s, but later shortened its name to simply 3T.

In 1992, 3T made its musical debut with contributions to a television series about some members of their famous family, The Jacksons: An American Dream. 3T also worked on soundtracks for the movies Free Willy and Free Willy 2.

The track “Didn’t Mean To Hurt You” on the “Free Willy” soundtrack got 3T their recording deal with EPIC. After 3T had already signed that record deal with EPIC, uncle Michael took Taj, Taryll and TJ under his wing, allowing them access to his entertainment resources and signing them to his record label, MJJ Music.

From Brotherhood to Identity

In 1995, Taj, Taryll and TJ released their debut album “Brotherhood” dedicated to the memory of