Michael Joseph Jackson was born on the 29th of August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He was the 7th of nine children. Brothers: Sigmund "Jackie", Toriano "Tito", Jermaine, Marlon, Steven "Randy", and sisters Rebbie, Janet and La-Toya Jackson. Michael began his musical career at the age of 5 as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 who formed in 1964. The Jackson 5, Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and lead singer Michael played at local clubs and bars in thier hometown. In 1968 Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered the Jackson five, giving them the chance for a audition with Berry Gordy of Motown Records. The Jackson 5 signed for Motown and moved to California, history in the making. Their first 4 singles, "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" all made US No1 hits. There was no other band that got more love than The Jackson Five.
In 1977 Michael made his first film debut when he starred in the musical 'The Wiz' playing Scarecrow. It was at this time Michael met Quincy Jones. Michael teamed up with Quincey Jones as his producer for his first solo album with Epic Records. The album titled "Off The Wall" was a big success around the world and the first ever album to release a record breaking of No1 singles in the US. In 1982 Michael Jackson released the world's largest selling album of all time, 'Thriller'. This album produced 7 hit singles and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide. In 1983 Michael performed the now legendary moonwalk for the first time on the 'Motown 25 years' anniversary show. This performance alone set Michael undoubtable into the realm of a superstar.
On December 9th 1984 at the last concert of the Jackson's Victory Tour, Michael announced he was splitting from the group and going solo. In 1987 Michael released his much awaited third solo album, titled 'Bad'. At the end of the 1980s Michael was named 'Artist Of The Decade' for his successes.In 1991 Michael signed with Sony Music the largest ever...