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Michael's siblings Titi, Jermaine, and Jackie form a musical group.
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Michael joins the muscial group when he was five years old and emrged as their lead singer. His brother Marlin also joins the group. Soon the group was named the Jackson 5.
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After they auditioned for Motown Records on July 23rd, 1968, they were siged three days later by Berry Gordy, the company's president.
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Michael began his solo career in 1971 when he was 13 years old.
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Michael's first solo album "Off The Wall" was released.
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Michael Jackson's next album, "Thriller", is the best-selling abum of all time.
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In 1987, Michael released Bad.
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In 1991, he released Dangerous. the songs on this album were less bubblegum pop and more hard-hitting music.
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Michael released a double album in 1995. One cd was a greatest hits album, the second was all new songs.
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In 1997, the release of Blood On The Dance Floor was very obscure. Not many people have heard of it and its sales are low.
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This album was the last release of new songs by Michael Jackson while he was alive.
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Michael Jackson suffered from cardiac arrest in his home in his Los Angeles. http://www.biography.com/people/michael-jackson-38211?page=6
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A televised memorial service was held for th "King of Pop."
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Epic Records released "This Is It" after Michael's death in 2009. It is a documentary film showing Michael's rehearsals and preparation for the concert series scheduled to start on July 13, 2009 but was cancelled due to his death. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson's_This_Is_It
