Through The Years With Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958. Little did he know, he would become one of the world’s biggest stars! Being one of 10 children, Jackson grew up in a religious family in Gary, Indiana. It was due to his father that Michael and his four brothers joined forces to create the Jackson 5! The quartet was immediately successful, and at just 5 years old, Jackson became the lead vocalist!

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958. Little did he know, he would become one of the world’s biggest stars! Being one of 10 children, Jackson grew up in a religious family in Gary, Indiana. It was due to his father that Michael and his four brothers joined forces to create the Jackson 5! The quartet was immediately successful, and at just 5 years old, Jackson became the lead vocalist!

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Michael Jackson is one of the world's biggest pop stars
He passed away in 2009
This is his life in pictures

Michael Jackson was a national treasure! Grammy-winner, world-renowned artist and dancer, the list goes on. Starting off in the music world at such a young age, the prodigy was undoubtedly one of the best innovative musicians of the 20th century.

Through The Years With Michael Jackson

MOONWALKER, Michael Jackson, 1988. Dream Quest Images/Courtesy Everett Collection Dream Quest Images/Courtesy Everett Co

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It was a record-breaking time for Michael Jackson in the '80s after his smash hit album Thriller hit stores worldwide. But there was so much more to the artist, and his controversial life. Learn all about it in the gallery above!