Michael Jackson Biography
Michael Joseph Jackson Biography
He was known as the “King of Pop” but his rein on the thrown wasn’t always easy. Michael Jackson was born on August 29th, 1958. He was raised in Gary, Indiana by his two parents Joseph and Katherine Jackson. He had eight siblings he had grown up with, five brothers and three sisters. His parents were very hard on him and his brothers, pushing them to become something great. In 1996 Michael married Debbie Rowe. They had three children together, Prince Michael Jackson, Paris Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael II Jackson. He lived in Holmby Hills, California. He also owned a ranch in California called “Never land”. There he had kept exotic pets such as a Chimpanzee named Bubbles. He also had amusement rides; he sometimes opened the ranch up for children events. Michaels father Joseph Jackson, was an artist himself when Michael was young. Michael’s father believed his sons had talent; he put them into a musical group in the early 1960s. At first, the Jackson Family singers were just Michael's older brothers Tito, Jermaine and Jackie. Michael joined his siblings when he was five, and became the group's lead vocalist. (Page 1of 3 Harris Friedberg “Michael Jackson”) He showed great talent for such a young performer, impressing audiences with his ability to sing and dance. His older brother Marlon also became a member of the group, which became the “The Jackson 5”. In 1968 The Jackson 5 got signed to Motown records. They began to top the charts with their first four major singles, “I want you back”, “ABC”, “The love you save” and “I’ll be there”. Michael was just eleven years old when all this happened. By 1971 Michael began his solo career at the age of 13. He appeared in the film version of “The Wiz” in 1978. While doing that film he meets musical director, Quincy Jones who produces Michael’s best known albums. (Page 1 of 3 Harris Friedberg, “Michael Jackson”) Michael continues on with his solo career and tops the charts with many
He was known as the “King of Pop” but his rein on the thrown wasn’t always easy. Michael Jackson was born on August 29th, 1958. He was raised in Gary, Indiana by his two parents Joseph and Katherine Jackson. He had eight siblings he had grown up with, five brothers and three sisters. His parents were very hard on him and his brothers, pushing them to become something great. In 1996 Michael married Debbie Rowe. They had three children together, Prince Michael Jackson, Paris Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael II Jackson. He lived in Holmby Hills, California. He also owned a ranch in California called “Never land”. There he had kept exotic pets such as a Chimpanzee named Bubbles. He also had amusement rides; he sometimes opened the ranch up for children events. Michaels father Joseph Jackson, was an artist himself when Michael was young. Michael’s father believed his sons had talent; he put them into a musical group in the early 1960s. At first, the Jackson Family singers were just Michael's older brothers Tito, Jermaine and Jackie. Michael joined his siblings when he was five, and became the group's lead vocalist. (Page 1of 3 Harris Friedberg “Michael Jackson”) He showed great talent for such a young performer, impressing audiences with his ability to sing and dance. His older brother Marlon also became a member of the group, which became the “The Jackson 5”. In 1968 The Jackson 5 got signed to Motown records. They began to top the charts with their first four major singles, “I want you back”, “ABC”, “The love you save” and “I’ll be there”. Michael was just eleven years old when all this happened. By 1971 Michael began his solo career at the age of 13. He appeared in the film version of “The Wiz” in 1978. While doing that film he meets musical director, Quincy Jones who produces Michael’s best known albums. (Page 1 of 3 Harris Friedberg, “Michael Jackson”) Michael continues on with his solo career and tops the charts with many