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Michael Joseph Jackson
Born August 29 in Gary, Indiana, the seventh of nine children. -
Forming the Jackson 5
Four-year old Michael joins brothers Marlon, Tito, Jackie and Jermaine to form the Jackson 5. -
Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 signs a contract with Motown Records and the family moves to Los Angeles, California -
I want you back!
Has first hit single with Jackson 5's I want you back -
Jackson has his first solo.
Has first solo No. 1 hit, "Ben" - a love song to a movie rat. -
The wiz.
Makes big-screen debut as a scarecrow in "The Wiz -
Dont stop till you get enough.
Wins Grammy for best male R&B vocal performance with "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" -
Ouch.!
Injured when spark ignites his hair during the filming of Pepsi ad. "Thriller," nominated for eight Grammy Awards, wins eight of them. The album is certified 20 times platinum. -
We Are the World
Co-writes charity single "We Are the World" -
New Movie
Stars in the $17 million film "Captain EO." -
Skin Changes.
In first TV interview in 14 years, tells Oprah Winfrey that changes in his skin complexion stem from a skin disorder, vitiligo. -
Cancelled.!
Jackson cancels his world concert tour, citing addiction to painkillers and need for treatment. -
Awh.!
Marries Lisa Marie Presley, the daugther of Elvis Presley -
WOW.
Presley files for divorce after less than two years of marriage. -
Again.
Jackson marries nurse Debbie Rowe -
Awh.!
Rowe gives birth to son Prince Michael -
Awh!
Rowe gives birth to daugther Paris Michael Katherine -
WOW.
Rowe divorces Jackson, with Jackson getting full custody of the children in the settlement -
Last Time
Jackson announces that he will be performing at least 10 times in July in London's 02 Arena. "This is the final curtain call," he said. -
So sad.!
Died at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California after suffering cardiac arrest.
