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Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, lived an extraordinary life that touched millions of fans around the world. Michael Jackson's songs, including classics like Thriller and Billie Jean, turned him into a worldwide celebrity and the best-selling musical artist in history. Michael Jackson's death in June 2009 shocked the world and prompted an outpouring of tributes and memorials.
Early Life
Michael Jackson was born on Aug. 29, 1958 in Indiana. According to Biography.com, Jackson's upbringing was decidedly working class, and his father struggled to support the family by working as a crane operator.
Joseph Jackson had a musical background, and he recognized that his sons were musically talented at a very young age. In the early 1960's, Joseph Jackson molded his five sons, Michael, Tito, Jermaine, Jackie and Marion into a singing group called the Jackson 5. Michael Jackson was just 5 years old at the time, and as the lead singer, he quickly became the most popular and recognizable member of the group.
It took several years before the Jackson 5 became an entertainment sensation, but Joseph Jackson was determined to make his sons stars, pushing them to practice and perform. The group played local gigs throughout Indiana and eventually began to attract a following. As Rolling Stone notes, Michael Jackson first appeared on television at the age of 11, and the Jackson 5 had their first top single in 1970. I Want You Back was a single off their first album, and it quickly swept the Billboard Charts.
Michael Jackson's Career Takes Off
The Jackson 5 had a number of hit singles, according to Biography.com, including ABC and I'll Be There. When he was 13, Michael Jackson decided to venture off on his own, although he continued to sing with the Jackson 5. In 1972, he released his first solo album, which included his first number-one single as a solo artist.
Michael Jackson was mentored by music greats like Diana Ross and Quincy Jones, and his solo music career quickly took off. In 1979, Michael Jackson released Off The Wall, a solo album filled with number-one singles and recognizable pop classics like Don't Stop til You Get Enough. During this time, Michael Jackson was still performing with the Jackson 5, but it was clear that Michael was going to be the group's big star.
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