The Fro, Yo!

Little dudes with big hair!!

The Jackson 5 did not just have an impact on music , they also left a big impact on style. Who could resist those physcadelic button ups paired with colorful vest, cummerbunds , bell bottoms and shiny platform shoes. But we are not here to talk about the Jackson brother's threads, we want to talk about their hair! No one wears the Fro like the J5!!

As we've stated early on the Jackson 5 are trend setters for young people. In their hay day they influenced a lot of young people and they still do. But one Big thing they influence is the least thing you'd expect; hair!

The Jackson 5 are not the first to sport the Fro but they really did make it one of the biggest trends in the 70's. Afro were originally a symbol of political power. The Fro was originally worn by black activist such as the Black Panthers and activist Angela Davis. But Afros were also a symbol of Black Pride and showing that black can be beautiful. J5 were people beautiful indeed.

I personally believe that the Jackson brothers donned their Afros for both purposes. One, to show the older generation that often and to this day still judges the younger generations for their trends, that you can still look dapper and not cut your hair. Two, that coarse hair is beautiful and three, the bigger the Afro the better!!!! The Jackson brothers had the biggest best Afros ever!!! In their early years Jermaine had the biggest Afro, but by the time he got older Michael had Jermaine beat!

So what are your views on the fro??? Are you bold enough to don one???? What do you think about the brother's Fros??? As always your views and opinions are always welcome. Please comment!