(Simpson Bay, St. Maarten)– The St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is famous
for world-class racing and attracting some of the world’s top musical
acts for their legendary parties. This year is no different. Another
famous “J/Family” will be present- Motown royalty, no less! “The
Jacksons” (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon), will perform on Sunday,
March 3rd, 2019 at the final Awards Ceremony!St. Maarten Heineken Regatta Production Director, John Leone, comments, “Along with an action-packed race schedule this year, we are ecstatic to announce The Jacksons will headline our final party on Sunday March 3rd, 2019. They need no introduction. We are 100% certain their iconic through-the-decades beloved music will inspire all regatta competitors and party revelers. The Jacksons, will take us on an unforgettable journey through their historic lives and influential musical careers. Hearing this band on this beautiful Caribbean island will be Legendary!”
The Jacksons made history in 1970 as the first recording act whose first four singles reached number 1 in the Billboard Hot 100. In 2017, they celebrated 50 years as one of the most successful groups in music history. Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael, five brothers from Gary, Indiana, began as the Jackson 5 and later The Jacksons, and rose to fame for their combination of extraordinary musical talent and spectacular choreography.
First signed to Steeltown Records in 1967, The Jacksons found international success with the songs: "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There". Five albums later, the brothers went on The Victory Tour in 1984, and it became the highest-grossing concert series ever staged in the United States. The group, already inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, came to serve as inspiration for several generations of boy bands, including Backstreet Boys, New Edition, N*SYNC, News Kids on the Block, and today, the Jonas Brothers, One Direction, and many more.
The
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta is now in its 39th year, and now sports a
brand new 2-handed racing class. The sailing and parties take place over
four days, from February 28th to March 3rd, 2019. Four days of
World-Class racing mixing perfectly with the awesome Heineken parties,
electrifying the island well into the night. The entire event is located
at the St. Maarten’s Heineken Regatta Village at the Port de Plaisance
Resort, Casino and Yacht Club. Get ready for some Legendary “Serious
Fun”!To date, there are nine members of the J/Family participating, with more rumored to be hopping aboard the bandwagon of “serious fun” soon! Here are the J/Teams currently registered:
- Emilio Torres-Requena’s J/130 MAZU from Puerto Rico
- Roger Gatewood’s J/145 KATARA from the USA
- Bob Hillier’s J/122 OCASO from the USA
- Pamala Baldwin’s J/122 LIQUID from Antigua
- Kathy Campbell’s J/120 JAGUAR
- Remco van Dortmondt’s J/105 SUNBELT REALTY JENK from Curacao
- Peter Lewis’ J/105 WHISTLER from Barbados
- Jordan Mindich’s J/105 SOLSTICE from USA
- Tanner & Shari’s J/30 BLUE PETER/ CARIBBEAN ALLIANCE INSURANCE
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Sailing photo credit- Laurens Morel. For more St. Maarten Heineken Regatta sailing information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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