As a child, I fought off sleep so that could stay up to watch shows like The Midnight Special (Wolfman Jack) and Soul Train hosted by the incomparable Don Cornelius.  All of this just see to the Jackson Five.  I can remember falling asleep before the shows came on and my mom waking me up just in time.  I had many firsts with the group.  My first crush, my first record, my first concert!  My love for the group and its lead singer continued as I grew to adulthood.

My love for the arts & ente...