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The Bio History of Michael Joseph Jackson started when he 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

In these early years the Jackson five, Jackie, Jermaine,Tito,Marlon and lead vocalist Michael played local clubs and bars in Gary Indiana and moving further out as there skills grew and they could compete in bigger competitions. From these early days Michael would be at the same clubs as huge gifted stars of there days, for example Jackie Wilson and would be learning from them even back then. In 1968 the Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered the Jackson five and from there they were given an audition for Berry Gordy of Motown Records. The Jackson five signed for Motown and moved to California. Their first 4 singles, "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" all made US No1 hits. The Jackson five recorded fourteen albums and Michael recorded 4 solo albums with Motown.

The Jackson five stayed with Motown till 1976, wanting more inventive liberty they felt they were forced to move on and signed up with Epic. The group name Jackson five needed to be modified as it was the property of Motown, so they reverted to The Jacksons as they had be known in the beginning. Brother Jermaine married Berry Gordy's daughter and stayed with Motown. Little brother Randy joined in his place.

In 1977 Michael made his first film debut when he featured in the musical 'The Wiz' playing Scarecrow with Diana Ross in the lead role of Dorothy. It was at this time Michael met Quincy Jones who was doing the score for the film.

In 1982 Michael Jackson released the planet's biggest selling album in history, 'Thriller'. Michael was enthusiastic to use promo vid or short films as he called them to pump his singles from the album. This performance alone set Michael undoubtable into the realm of a superstar.

In 1984 Michael won a record breaking eight Grammy awards in one night.

On December 9th 1984 at the last concert of the Jackson's Victory Tour, Michael pronounced he was splitting from the group and going solo.

At the end of the 1980s Michael was named 'Artist Of The Decade' for his success off of his 'Thriller' and 'Bad' albums.

Also Michael set up the 'Heal the World Foundation' to help improve the lives of kids across the world.

In 1994 Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, child of rock legend Elvis Presley.

Michael toured again over a legs covering a 2 year period. In between legs of the tour on November 14th 1996, Michael married for his second time to Debbie Rowe who was a nurse that Michael had met in the treatment of his skin pigment disorder.

Many artists such as Whitney Houston, Usher, Destinys Kid , Shaggy and plenty more performed there own and Michael Jacksons past songs. In October 2001 Michael released the album 'Invincible' so far releasing only 2 singles including the big hit "You Rock My World". Since the release of this first single the album has been trapped by rumors of a rift with Sony Music and a clear lack of promotion of the album.

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