What Happened To The Jets? | The Family Band That Sued Each Other! 😲

They were a very big family that prayed together and played together. The Jets, a Tongan-American family band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, composed of several brothers and sisters took the music world by storm in the ‘80s banging out hit after hit.
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[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

"Crush on you.. Rocket 2 U and Make it Real" .... My whole childhood.. Keep these 80s groups coming... This is the kind of music you put on and you're transported right back into that place and time...Good days... Great video.

[@danavixen6274]

YAAAAAAS! My childhood as well! I remember when The Jets did an ad for Kool-Aid! 😁

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

More to come!

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

@@danavixen6274 me too!! 😂😂😂 Hey yt friend lol

[@danavixen6274]

@@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552 Hey!!!! 😁

[@MrBlaq]

Curiosity was my jam

[@joiduarte736]

Daaaamn that girl was 12 yrs old when she sang those 2 love ballards she’s amazing she sounded like a grown ass woman going thru it whole group was amazing but Elizabeth’s vocals till this day gives chills

[@lamontsgymandcustomknives7385]

I said the same thing 12yrs ?

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

She was like 14 or 15. Monica was young, too when she came out.

[@nehsangbong7259]

@@keepsit100atalltime9 it was released in 85. She was about 12 going on 13. But yeah. A lot of these singers were very young and had mature singing voices. Aaliyah is another one.

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

@@nehsangbong7259 Brandy was, too but Monica was younger than Aaliyah and Brandy. I thought was a grown woman when I first heard her voice😅

[@nehsangbong7259]

@@keepsit100atalltime9 yup. But only about one year apart. They were all 15 when they debuted. Brandy and Aaliyah in 1994 and Monica in 1995.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

17 KIDS!!! No wonder the kids had to get to work

[@melanielazare9]

Your telling me

[@sherry3301]

What about that Duggar family, 19 kids and counting!!😅😂😂

[@paulbrown6464]

Ridiculous

[@janicelumpkin601]

@Addicted To Success...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@seventhfirestephanie8740]

😂🤣

[@fobster55]

Man as a Polynesian thank you soooo much for taking the time to educate people on Tongans and where they are located in the pacific. Love to see them represented well 🇹🇴

[@alfrazier8389]

I'm not Polynesian, I'm a black American. This song is one of my favorites. Thus group is the sho nuff. I feel when it comes to music it has no color or nationality. If the music makes move, and you can feel the groove, groove on.

[@KlodFather]

@@alfrazier8389 - Right with you brother. 😎👍

[@laurenreneebrittany1797]

Glad they came back together and settled their differences! Family over business!

[@harperstacey9604]

Blood is thicker than water. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@nehsangbong7259]

Their Unsung episode was wonderful. I learned a lot about them. They are super talented. Especially Elizabeth. Her voice at such a young age sounded like a grown woman. My favorite song is "Make It Real"

[@2handle.]

An amazing heartfelt song!

[@scottbakanumba1heathen313]

Loved their Unsung saga. I can only imagine the holidays with the family and that's not cool.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I love Unsung.

[@allaboutprimetime]

where can I watch the full episode

[@DrMackSplackem]

@@allaboutprimetime You just did.

[@leonardreid2911]

The Jets will always be a part of the 80’s genre! You Got It All, Curiosity, Make It Real were my favs back in the day!

[@ptrco5]

Parents are something else at times. Especially when it comes to fame. I’m happy they came together as they were always a group that I liked back in the day.

[@JMSoloBassist]

When I was 12, my aunt took me to my first concert, The Jets opening for Kool and the Gang. Even though I grew up to be a goth-metalhead, I still love listening to The Jets.

[@michellefrost97]

Eugene is married to my beautiful cousin “Michelle”. They now have 4 beautiful kids & a beautiful life together ❤️

[@brownparkproductions3488]

“You’ve Got It All” is still my joint!

[@alfonsogreen2722]

Elizabeth sounded mature at 12 n she sung the hell outta that song

[@brownparkproductions3488]

@@alfonsogreen2722 facts

[@shamondavis406]

BrownPark Productions I strongly agree with you!! It stays on my playlist eternally❤

[@SexyShuffla98]

Stays on my playlist!! Lol. #BornIn80

[@HD-er2cq]

" I Do You" was pretty good too.

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

Those genes are strong!!!! The Jets were a very good group back in the 80s.

[@Jezbel1466]

I had no idea Elizabeth was 12 at the time they came out!! This group definitely reminds me of my childhood.

[@nehsangbong7259]

I used to think "Crush on You" was a Prince produced song. I even thought it was a Sheila E song lol. It's that 80s Minnesota sound haha.

[@solara3443]

🗣️I used to sing (“Crush on You”) and mimic the Jets’ dance routine, to my little sister in the 1980s. She loved it! They were so talented in every musical aspect. With all their hits, there’s no way they should’ve had to file bankruptcy!

[@ArabellaCharm]

My mom and dad used to play the Jets all the time! Private Number was my dad's favorite song. Five Star was on repeat too.

[@aro4098]

Rain or Shine by Five Star and the Jets' You Got It All are my two favorite songs.

[@raquelwatkins1581]

All fall down was my jam back in the day😊

[@esean1]

The Jets played at my college in 1986 just as "Crush on You" was taking off. Talked to a couple of them after the show. They seemed to be a nice bunch of kids.

[@danavixen6274]

Cross My Broken Heart, You've Got It All and Rockit 2 U are STILL bops!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ They even sang the Chip 'N' Dale Rescue Rangers theme song. 😁

[@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552]

I forgot they sang that theme song 😂😂😂😂

[@jimmyvibes]

@@deshonebonyrowland-ward4552 To be fair, they didn't do the version used for the tv series.

[@brandyroseann]

No way I didn't know they sang the rescue ranger s song

[@danavixen6274]

@@brandyroseann Sure did!

[@nicolesherman8974]

Never knew they was from Minneapolis. Wow, lots of talent from that city.

[@tracyseymour6059]

Prince

[@Cicilo1983]

You Got It All remains one of the best soul ballads of the 80s.

[@mikehawkins5830]

Written by the great Rupert Holmes (of ‘The Pina Colada Song’ fame), one of the truly under-appreciated artists of my lifetime. Genius!

[@OofmanRulz]

Don't forget they also sang the theme song to Chip & Dale Rescue Rangers

[@jasminehill6312]

That was them!!!!!😲😲😲

[@glam2gobeauty811]

Ooooohhhhh thank you for sharing that! I didn't know but I've always loved that theme song

[@octowuss1118]

They did the extended version, but the one we heard at the beginning of the show was Jeff Pescetto.

[@29100tempest]

As a mixed tongan, my grandfather was also a drummer that toured the west us ans Canada. My mom ans I loved the jets!!!

[@jasminehill6312]

The Jets were my group when I was 5/6!!! My Mom bought me their albums and when she would have stuff to do around the house, she'd put the record on to entertain me and I'd sing all the songs and dance around 😆😆The good ol' days 😁

[@TheRetroWoman80]

You've Got It All....enough said. It was my song for the longest as a kid. Their inner family drama is sad but it's more usual than we realize with these familial groups.

[@stevewilson5749]

"Cross My Broken Heart"(1986)... That's my jam!!!😍🤩💯🎶🎶🎶

[@matthewturcotte5079]

My first exposure to The Jets was through Square One Television, where they sang a song about prime numbers. It was around that time that I learned they had other songs on the radio and I was blown away by how talented they were. “You Got it All” and “Make it Real” are two of the greatest 80s ballads I’ve ever heard.

[@orlandojohnson5742]

Glad I grew up in the 80’s! The Jets were a part of it! Crush on u & u got it all ,were my favorites of them ! No doubt a talented family! Thanks for the history lesson! Had no ideas what they went through!

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Yup they were great

[@lamontsgymandcustomknives7385]

#TheJets hands down one of my top ten #pop groups of the 80's great piece #80'smusic

[@mikeythezero]

Missing a Jets show in Honolulu in '87 ended up making a very strong memory with my late mom

[@feliciajenkins5041]

She was 12 with those vocals. Glad she fought and won and is cancer free💞🥳. Too bad they're in legal battles 💔.

[@Dr_AKA_HLF]

The Jets used to be my group! Thanks for this video. I often wonder what happened to certain groups.

[@beaniegee5129]

The Jets has a lot of timeless classic cuts and ballads

[@birdsfan57]

" You've Got It All Over Him"...one of their best..

[@oraleholmes1263]

Nah they only had 3 lol

[@MrJakeMallard]

@@oraleholmes1263 3 is lot. How much you got

[@oraleholmes1263]

@@MrJakeMallard more then you and your family haha

[@karenbrown4524]

I still have my Jets album from the 1980's with money I earned from my JCPenney's sales job when I was 18. It was fun music during a really fun music era. Every once in awhile I wonder whatever happened to them, and now I finally know! Thank you so much for covering this band. I'm new here, so I'll definitely subscribe for more. ❤️

[@iamryanlittle]

Always an honor to hear my music in your videos! Thank you!

[@JuicyPopEntertainment]

Hey! I love ALL of your tracks! Thanks for making them available to content creators. 😉

[@iamryanlittle]

@@JuicyPopEntertainment Of course! :D

[@taureanmay7480]

​@@JuicyPopEntertainment8:12 nice 👌 👍 😎 👏 😀 😋.

[@bobthebarber777]

Rocket 2 U such a Tune ... for me personally 😉🙏🏻❤️

[@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219]

You got it all,Crush on You & Curiosity

[@tnayenga77]

This band made some amazing timeless music and it’s too bad they had shady & crooked management! Thank you for the unsung…

[@bilalahmed2123]

That’s what happens to some good gullible people. They were focused on their careers and not money. They should have each been millionaires very easily and lived quite a comfortable life but their manager took advantage of their naive and trusting nature. They were as clean and pure as can be too. No drugs, sex, alcohol or partying. It was all about work and staying with their strong Christian beliefs.

[@ItsallaboutBee]

Loved Crush on you & Cross my broken heart!!! Still love The Jets!❤

[@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219]

YAAASSSSS!!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾THANK YOU for this video LOVE!💕💕💕 The Jets was my fave

[@tami8458]

Make It Real was pretty popular during my boarding school days. I remember singing "🎶Tonight...It's been a year...We met each other here...🎵" a year after a guy dumped me. Rocket 2 U was my jam - They really should have won the Grammy for that song.

[@jimboswamps5602]

Always amazing content. Thank you for this. Love this group!

[@Lovejazz01]

I was always a fan of the Jets, and I wasn’t a kid or a teenager in the 80’s, I was in my 20’s. I always hoped that they would all be more and more famous and powerful, having not only many hits but a production company, a studio, producing songs for other artists, TV commercial appearances and jingles, tv and movie appearances, and different siblings having solo albums. That’s what should have happened if their manager wasn’t making his own pockets fat. So when it came to changes in music and lifestyles they would all have survived the 90’s and beyond ok. The music industry is great when everything is going your way and artists and managers and record companies are all making money. But more and more artists unfortunately ended up like the Wolfgramns , and I’m glad younger artists today are more independent and smarter when it comes to their careers and contracts . Right now I’m just glad that the family is doing alright living their lives.

[@AmoMe2009]

Fun fact: Britney did a cover of The Jets’ YOU GOT IT ALL for the OOPS I DID IT AGAIN album but they cut it from the album for the edgier I CANT GET NO SATISFACTION cover.

[@BeniTsuki]

My mom’s Polynesian so I know their music. my mom still listening to Crush on you.

[@stacys.5367]

Not gonna lie....I was a HUGE fan💜

[@swed62]

I love this group and often play their music on the jukebox at our local bars , with a great response from the crowd young and old. ❤ they should come to Guam.

[@saj8]

The Jets could have easily transitioned into the NJS sound. They were still young and with all of those producers at that time who were currently available, management should have reached out to them. But, management and MCA Records let them down.

[@scottrayburn5563]

Love the Jets. Even today they still can perform and give a great show.

[@wkinprgrss8229]

I used to love love The Jets when I was a kid

[@kimberlyjackson7266]

Me too

[@CBD7069..]

Born in 1990. Grew up hearing The Jets & always wondered about their history. Sad to hear of how management siphoned $$, they got dropped and had in fighting. Happy they at least came together in some way regardless of splitting groups.

[@djstonedog]

In Australia, the only song of theirs that made a slight dent Down Under was Rocket 2 U which gained some (but more acurately miniscle) airplay on some of the Saturday music video TV shows (Video Hits on Channel 10 and Rage on the ABC). That was the first and only time I'd heard of them. I was following the charts, radio shows and music television programs like a hawk back in those days so pretty sure that song was their only exposure us Aussies got to them. Rocket 2 U peaked at a paltry #93 on the Australia ARIA charts, so most Aussies likely would not even be familiar with them, which is sad because they're great

[@grannym2880]

Was looking for this comment. I was in my teens, going into early 20s in the 80's and can't say I ever heard of them.

[@troncarter6834]

Even most tongans in Aus dnt know them. It is sad

[@smackmyfishup]

If you were in an ethnic group in the 80s, you knew the Jets songs

[@DrMackSplackem]

I assumed that was a Prince track at the time.

[@JustAnotherNameYo]

The Jets were my favorite back when I was a preteen. I still have their albums at my moms house and a letter from Elizabeth when I won a contest from Right On.

[@jamesgray6421]

Make it Real is one of the best vocal performances I've ever heard

[@stephanienielsen3769]

Thank you for this video! I loved the Jets growing up and always wondered what happened with the group in later years. Despite not having radio singles from Believe, it was my favorite album of theirs.

[@walker1336]

The jets straight up legends make it real you got it all man the memories

[@mitzithompson6585]

Crush on U, Private number, Cross my Broken Heart ,I do u was my jam. My teen years. My jams. I ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ this group and the 🎶

[@miss_nelson5468]

I used to be in love with The Jets back in the day. I was like 10 or 11 at the time. I had all of their music and posters on my wall. Their music is classic.

[@schurrlittle1339]

THE JETS IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE MY FAVORITE POP GROUP OF ALL TIME, WITH THEIR FLASHY COLORFUL CLOTHES AND INNOCENCE I LOVED ALL OF THEIR HITS AS WELL AS SEEING THEM AT SEVERAL CONCERTS AND I ALSO MET THEM IN REAL LIFE VERY DOWN-TO-EARTH!!! I HAVE A HUGE COLLECTION OF THE JETS WITH EVERYTHING FROM CDS, ALBUMS, AUTOGRAPHS, POSTERS, AND MAGAZINES YOU NAME IT!!!🥰❤🙌💃🎵📺

[@powerfullthoughts]

Private Number, You got it all, Crush on you, Cross my broken heart, and Rock it to you was my all time favorites such great talent in their family! thank you for sharing this it was very interesting! keep em' coming!

[@Rainbowkitty09]

These deep dives on groups and artists I vaguely remember from childhood are really great! Not only do I get interesting info on what went on with them, I also get to expand my playlists after. Gooood stuff. 👍🏽

[@angelsolitaire6456]

Love the 80's music. Jets is one of my favorite group singers. Timeless classic musics.

[@stephaniemeals4983]

Can you do an episode on Five Star since you're doing family acts?

[@J.L.Nelson]

I always wondered what happened to them. Being from Minnesota I was so excited to have a group come from my home state (I also love Prince). Thanks for the great video!

[@candicemirisha912]

Hearing these songs immediately took me back to middle school. ❤

[@julieann4616]

❤❤

[@rafaelcarire5345]

The Jets are a Beutiful family. I love the 80s they were part of that decade. With awesome groups. So sad they never owned their own houses. They had to settle for a rental. Happy yo hear their relationships with each other got better thank God.

[@beaniegee5129]

Love these stories so much

[@americanitalianisrael4008]

THE LEAD SINGER HAS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOICES IN MUSIC. AND THAT SONG 'OVER HIM' IS A BEAUTIFUL AGELESS SONG. LOVED THIS GROUP GROWING UP. BEST WISHES TO THEM.

[@michelleo8499]

The Jets were my first concert and a nostalgic favorite of mine ever since. You Got It All is my favorite song of theirs. Great memories!

[@creativewriter3887]

the power of diversification.. BOTH parties can still use the name and stay in the game! :). I wish them ALL success!!

[@Ms.Bytchy]

Omg..I LOVED THEM🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219]

Yesss!! Crush on You, You Got it all and Curiosity on my playlist 💕

[@Ms.Bytchy]

@@ytallowskids2seedepravityb219 let me add those to mine right now🤣🤣

[@peaceknot]

I loved them growing up!

[@harperstacey9604]

The Jets real last name was wolfgramm. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

[@GentleResponseLLC]

Wow, that brought back some memories, AND answered my question as to what ever happened to the JETS! Hate to see families fractured by stuff like that, glad they reached a point to simply agree to disagree and "walk away", at least meeting half way to share the fruits of the band name.

[@vickiehurt2665]

My favorite cut from this group which you forgot to mention: “I Do You”!❤❤❤❤

[@gardengirl21]

OMG, I was OBSESSED with them as a kid! I totally forgot about them, thanks for this blast from the past❤

[@kodakbmw]

Love The Jets I wish they would come together as a family and make magic again

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

It was meant to be

[@Phan-Xu]

Hands down Best family group EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sheisbrit17]

15 kids!? Man HELL NAH.😂💀

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

Sad. Bet they don't do it in this day and age.

[@evilscorpio1981]

Right that's way too many damn kids!!!

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

@@evilscorpio1981 I read about their culture and it said that polygamy is common.

[@jakelee1357]

There brother who the group to form the boys club,..had a hit song similar to a George Michaels song,..but the boys club song came out before George michaels,..some people say George Michael copied there’s!

[@johnvillaflor2723]

@@keepsit100atalltime9 their parents were not practicing polygamy. All 15 of them had only one mother and one father.

[@tamikajohnson238]

I use to love, "Crush on You" & "Got It All"🥰

[@CJCrump]

"You Got It All" is still my favorite song to this day.

[@juliet7703]

Gosh never would have thought they were from Tonga! Nice to see they had managed to stay relatively clear of the usual drama that surrounds the music industry.

[@MrBlaq]

Another one of my childhood favorites! The school dance was legit unless the DJ played at least one Jets song

[@colorsofavon934]

You give the best updates. 🧡

[@shirleyhives1237]

I loved ❤the Jets! I wondered what happened to them. Thank you, for the update.

[@IndigobluBeauty]

Shout out to Minneapolis🙌🏾 ❤ the Jets

[@jasonallen3678]

Always wondered what happened to them,so thanks for the video.

[@kennethclemons3415]

The 1980s was a great time for synchronized pop music and fashion. The Jets came out at the right time making memorable music that still holds well to this today

[@mikemanders9787]

Went to high school with them. Robbinsdale Cooper HS. Performed at our pepfests and prom.

[@jeromewhite7681]

I watched their Unsung episode. I like Crush on You 🥰

[@RT-xj7el]

Thank you so much for this. Always wondered what happened them. One of my favorite groups from the 80's.

[@tawnyschlienz9063]

OMGOSH. What a throwback. I loved them. Thanks for sharing

[@cleftheart1969]

Rocket 2u make it real and curiosity are my favorites

[@MsNotzi]

I LOVE The Jets! I still rock "Rocket 2 U" and "Curisosity" whenever I get the chance!

[@robwebnoid5763]

Yup, I remember The Jets well, they were also a part of my musical sounds in the 1980's. I think my sister even bought one of their albums back then, I might have to look for that.

[@shaylah2725]

had no idea they were based outta Minneapolis 🙌🏾 my grade school was by their church | hometown 💪🏾 |

[@rotricesummerville7910]

My favorite song you got it all!

[@amberford5658]

I got to go to the concerts three times. They were awesome

[@mrsflyeaglesfly]

I LOVED this group! Thanks for doing a story on them.

[@lauran.9427]

I saw them in Chicago when I was wee lil...THEY WERE SO GOOD... AND MY BEST FIRST CONCERT

[@bookerdooley6739]

I can't get enough of this music glad I grew up in that time line

[@scottbakanumba1heathen313]

One of the best 80's bands. I believe they were in an episode of "Webster".

[@APRILSUNSHYNE83]

Yes they were and it's on KZbin

[@scottbakanumba1heathen313]

@@APRILSUNSHYNE83 Cool, thank you! 😉

[@cookingsimplequickandcheap]

I luv their music. I used to listen to it a lot but never got a clue that they're islanders. I'm even prouder to say I'm a friend of Kathy. I met her at a hula rehearsal, my daughter and her daughter are in the same group and she never mentioned she's from the jets. She's still very beautiful and the kind heart of hers❤️