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he was born as Michael Joseph Jackson in Gary, Indiana, to Katherine Esther Scruse and Joseph Walter Jackson.
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Michael becomes a member of the Jackson 5 along with his brothers Tito, Jackie, Jermaine, and Marlon. He is lead singer. Their father, Joe, is their manager.
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His band, The Jackson 5, has their first hit single "Want You Back." The debut single sells well over two mllion copies.
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Jackson 5 release their debut album Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5.
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Jackson 5 release the album ABC.
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Jackson 5 release third album Third ALbum.
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Jackson 5 release Jackson 5 Christmas Album.
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He releases his first solo single "Got To Be There."
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Aug. 4, 1972: Michael Jackson releases second album Ben
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Michael Jackon releases third album Music & Me
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Michael Jackson releases fourth album Forever, Michael.
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He wins a Grammy for Best Vocal Performance with "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough."
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He releases the Thriller album which sells over fifty million copies worldwide and solidifies him as the 80's king of pop.
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May 16, 1983: Performs "Billy Jean" at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever Special and for the first time does the moonwalk, later to become his signature move.
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He releases the album Dangerous
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He marries Lisa Marie Presley.
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Prince Michael II is born. The identity of the mother is never released.
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Michael Jackson, the iconic "King of Pop," died at a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 50.