Michael Jackson, Singer And Dancer Legend

Michael Joseph Jackson was born on 29 August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. It was the 7th of nine children. (brothers: Sigmund "Jackie" Toriano "Tito", Jermaine, Marlon, Steven "Randy", and sisters Rebbie, Janet and La Toya Jackson.
Michael began his musical career at the age of 5 years as lead singer of the Jackson 5, which was formed in 1964. In these early years the Jackson 5, Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and lead singer Michael played clubs and bars in Gary, Indiana, and went further as he grew up and talent that can compete in major competitions. From these early days Michael would be in the same clubs as big talented stars of there days, such as Jackie Wilson and to learn from them, even then.
In 1968, Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered the Jackson Five, and from there you have proof of Berry Gordy of Motown Records. The Jackson 5 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 U.S. No1 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 artistic freedom they felt they had to move on and signed with Epic. The group name Jackson 5 had to be changed as it was owned by Motown, so he returned to The Jacksons as they had known in the early days. Brother Jermaine married Berry Gordy's daughter and stayed with Motown. Younger brother Randy joined in his place. The Jacksons had a number of hit records and in total made 6 albums between 1976 and 1984.
In 1977, Michael made his debut in the first film when he starred in the musical "The Wiz Scarecrow playing" with Diana Ross in the lead role of Dorothy. It was at that time Michael met Quincy Jones, who was doing the music for the film.
Michael joined Quincy Jones as producer of his first solo album with Epic Records. The album titled "Off The Wall" was a huge success worldwide and the first album to release a record 4 singles last minute No1 in the U.S..
In 1982 Michael Jackson released the biggest selling album in the world of all time, 'Thriller'. This album produced 7 hits, breaking records once again, and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide. Michael was ready to use music video or short films, as he called to promote his singles from the album. He worked with top directors and producers, using the latest technology and special effects for the song 'The Billie Jean' short 'Thriller' used the latest makeup Technolgy combined with fantastic dancing and cherography, to produce a 14-minute video, with a beginning, middle and end. The success of the video that 'The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller "became the world's largest selling home video combined with album sales up. In 1983, Michael performed the now legendary moonwalk for the first time in the show "Motown 25 years anniversary. This action only Michael certainly within the scope of a superstar.
In 1984, Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy awards in one night. The awards were for his work on the album "and the thriller 'work on the description of the' ET Storybook '.
On 9 December 1984 at the last concert of the Jackson's Victory Tour, Michael announced that the division of group and solo running.
In 1987, Michael released his much awaited third solo album, titled 'Bad', and initialized to break the record of his first solo world tour. 1988, Michael wrote his first autobiography, Moonwalk, speaking for the first time in his childhood and his career. In the late 1980s, Michael was named "Artist of the Decade" for his success out of their 'Bad' Thriller 'and' albums.
In 1991 Michael signed with Sony Music the largest recording contract and released his fourth solo album, "Dangerous". He traveled the world again in 1992, taking his concerts to countries that had never before been visited by a pop / rock artist. Michael also founded the "Heal the World Foundation" to help improve the lives of children around the world.
In 1994, Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley. The marriage lasted only 19 months since she divorced in 1996.
1995 saw Michael release a fifth solo album, 'History', which was a double album, first half new material and greatest hits second closing. Michael went back into a legs covering a period of 2 years. Between the legs of the tour in November 1996, 14, married to Michael for his second time to Debbie Rowe, who was a nurse that Michael had met in the treatment of skin disease pigments. Together they had their first child, Prince Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. was born on 13 February 1997, and daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson was born on 3 April 1998.
In 1997, Michael released the remix album 'Blood On The Dance Floor ", which also contains 5 new songs associated with a 38min film" Ghosts ". This film Michael played 5 roles using the latest artistic makeup and special effects, combined with his dance and music.