The Bio History of Michael Joseph Jackson   he was born on the 29th of August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He was the 7th of nine children.

Michael began his singing career at the age of 5 as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 who formed in 1964. In these early years the Jackson 5 played local clubs and bars in Indiana and moving further as there talents grew and they could compete in bigger competitions. From these early days Michael would be at the same clubs as big talented stars of there days, such as Jackie Wilson and would be learning from them even back then. In 1968 the Bobby Taylor discovered the Jackson five and from there they got an audition for Berry Gordy of Motown Records. The Jackson 5 signed with 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 No.1 hits. The Jackson 5 recorded 14 albums and Michael recorded 4 solo albums with Motown.

The Jackson 5 stayed with Motown until 1976 wanting more  freedom they felt they had to move on and then they signed up with Epic. The group name Jackson 5 had to be changed as it was owned by Motown, so they reverted to The Jackson's as they had been called in the early days. Brother Germaine married Berry Gordy's daughter and stayed with Motown. Youngest brother Randy joined in his place. The Jackson's had a number of hit records and  made 6 albums between the years of 1976 and 1984.

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

Michael partnered up with Quincy Jones as his producer for his first solo album with Epic Records. The album titled Off The Wall was a big hit around the world and the first ever album to release a record breaking 4 No.1 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 breaking yet again more records and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide. Michael was faun of  using music videos or short films to promote his singles from the album. He worked with the best directors and producers using the latest technology and special effects. for the hit song Billie Jean The short film 'Thriller' used the latest make-up artists technology, combined with fantastic dancing and acting to produce a 14 minute video with a start a middle and an ending. So successful was this video that 'The Making Of Michael Jackson's Thriller' became the world's largest selling home video combined with soaring album sales. In 1983 Michael performed the now legendary moonwalk for the first time on the 'Motown 25 years' anniversary show. This performance alone set Michael undoubtedly  into the realm of a superstar.

In September, 2001 Michael celebrated his 30th anniversary as a solo artist with two concerts to be held in New York, USA.  what a quincedence this is the date of the terrorist attacks you think they wanted Michael too??