1. MICHAEL JACKSON

2. 1958 - On August 29 in Gary, Indiana, USA borned Michael Joseph Jackson, son of "Joe" Walter and Katherine Jackson. The father worked in the metallurgical industry and his mother worked in the family economy with little jobs in department stores in the area. Michael was preceded by six brothers and sisters: Maureen (known as Rebbie), Sigmund Esco (Jackie), Toriano Adaryll (Tito), Jermaine LaJuan, LaToya and Marlon David. It was followed by Steve Randal (Randy) and Janet.Michael was born on a rainy summer afternoon in the "Memorial Hospital".

3. 1962 - The life of Michael and his brothers was really monotonous: from home to school and school to home. So their main entertainment had to be singing with her mother. The father had very recently left his band "The Falcons" did not doubt the talent of their children and introduced them into a severe routine. His brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon formed a band called "The Jackson Family". Then Michael is caught imitating espectacularly the singing of Jermaine so his brothers accepted him in the group.

4. 1965 - are proclaimed winners of its first contest in a high school. It would be the beginning of a long series. From there he became known as "The Jackson 5" and Michael became the principal soloist of the group with his sharp voice of children. In those years, the "Jacksons" were forbidden to go out because of their -

5. 1967 - Things are going very well for the young group, and Joseph decide to become professional, quit his job at the metallurgical company to dedicate full time to be the manager of the group formed for their children. The tests were increasing day by day. The moments of entertainment and games were gone for the Jacksons.

6. 1970 - "ABC", second track history of the group, is published at the beginning of the year. The group embarks on an endless succession of massive and successful concerts. One of them should be suspended because a gang of juvenile criminals threatened the life of Michael. At the end of the year the family moved to their mansion in California city, more precisely Heyvenhusrt Avenue. The "Jacksonmanía“started and the home is constantly surrounded by fans.

7. 1971- They leave the country for their first time and Michael makes this first solo album. Jermaine and Jackie also.

8. 1983 - The year of the triumph of Michael. It is on the cover of every magazine and edited twenty-three books about him. "The Making Of Michael Jackson 's thriller" becomes a milestone in sales. He invents his step: the moonwalk. On December 1, exactly one year after the release of the album, Michael Jackson premiered the video for "thriller", a 14- minute short directed by John Landis. This disc comes in a short time selling 45 million copies. Gets over 150 gold records worldwide, remains on the U.S. charts during the record period of 168 weeks and won 8 Grammy prizes in one night. Michael can’t support so much success and shuts himself in his mansion. He only goes out with his black sunglasses.

9. 1984 – He burns a part of his hair filming an advertisement. He designs the costumes for their next tour and he appears in the top ten best dressed Americans. The last album of the Jackson 5, Victoria, is recorded. He starts wearing costummes and wigs to go out.

10. 1989 - Michael refuses to attend "The Jacksons", but agrees to work with Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Randy in the song "2300 Jackson Street". Michael had been badly tired of his grand tour, but since the issue was dedicated to his parents so he could not refuse. From there he want to take a break and go public life.

11. 1992 – he’s declared King of Pop. 1993 – The worst year of Michael, he’s denounced already five times in public. 1994 - Michael marries Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, on May in the Dominican Republic. The ceremony was attended only by two witnesses, two bodyguards and two attorneys from Michael. 1995 - Rehearsing in a theater for a show," faints and is taken to Beth Israel Medical Center. Lisa Marie didn’t visit him. 1996 – He divorces with Lisa Marie in May and he gets married with Deborah Rowe in November in Sidney. 1997 - On 6 February : the first child of Michael borned,he’s called Prince Michael Jackson Junior.

12. 1998 - On April borns Paris Michael Katherine Jackson Michael's new girl. He takes a vacation in Africa where he interviews with his friend Nelson Mandela. 2002 - He gives the birth of Prince Michael II, not knowing who is the mother 2004 – Another bad year for Michael. 2008 – He celebrates his 50th birthday 2009 – The 25 june he has a cardiac arrest in his mansion of Holmby Hills.He es traslated to a Hospital and he’s declared died at 2:26 am in the morning of the 26th June 2009.

13. www.michaeljackson.comWebsite The Jackson 5Associa ted acts MotownMotown, Epic, LegacyEpicLegacyLabels 1964–2009Years active Vocals, piano, guitar, beatbox, drums, bongos, other percussionbeatboxbongosInstrum ents Singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, dancer, choreographer, actor, peace activist, businessman, philanthropistpeace activist Occupat ions R&BR&B, pop, rock, soul, new jack swingpoprocksoulnew jack swingGenres June 25, 2009 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, United States Los AngelesCaliforniaUnited States Died August 29, 1958) Gary, Indiana, United States GaryIndianaUnited States Born Michael Joseph JacksonBirth name

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