Life of Michael Jackson

1958 A STAR IS BORN: Michael Joseph Jackson is born in Gary, Ind., on Aug. 29, the seventh child in the family.
1964 Jackson and his brother Marlon join the Jackson Brothers, a band started by their older siblings Jackie, Tito and Jermaine.
1968 MOTOWN AND RISE TO FAME: The group signs with powerhouse label Motown Records in 1968.
1975 The boy band leaves Motown after some less successful releases. The group signs with CBS Records, and Motown sues for breach of contract.
1978 "THE WIZ": Jackson stars as Scarecrow in this movie adapted from the Broadway musical. The film receives four Oscar nominations, along with a Best Supporting Actor nod for Jackson from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films.
1979 The performer breaks his nose during a dance routine. He has rhinoplasty surgery. The operation is believed to be the first of many cosmetic enhancements.
1982 "THRILLER": Jackson's sixth album is released on Nov. 30, featuring hits such as "Billie Jean" and "Beat It." It goes on to become the best-selling record of all time, with 109 million copies sold to date.
1983 MOONWALK: Jackson's trademark dance move makes its debut on March 25, when he performs live on the "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" TV special.
1984: Pyrotechnics set the star's hair on fire while filming a Pepsi commercial in Los Angeles on Jan. 27. He suffers second-degree burns to his scalp and is rushed to the hospital.
1985 BRANCHING OUT: Hugely popular, Jackson turns his interest to a variety of projects. "We Are the World," written with Lionel Richie, becomes one of the best-selling singles of all time, and the proceeds are donated to famine relief in Africa.
1987 "BAD": Jackson releases the followup to "Thriller."
1988: Jackson's autobiography, "Moon Walk," hits shelves and becomes a best seller.
1988: Jackson purchases some 3,000 acres in Los Olivos, Calif., to create the Neverland Ranch,
1991 "DANGEROUS": Jackson releases an album featuring the single "Black or White." to reach multiplatinum status.
1993 SCANDAL: Jackson's success takes a huge hit when he is accused of child molestation by 13-year-old Jordan Chandler and his father, Evan, once a friend of the singer.
1994: In May, Jackson secretly marries Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley.

1996-1998 FATHERHOOD: During the world tour for his album "HIStory," Jackson marries dermatological nurse Deborah Jeanne Rowe.
2001 Jackson releases "Invincible," which will be his last album. In a concert at Madison Square Garden to celebrate his 30th year in the music business inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist..
2002 "BLANKET": Jackson welcomes son Prince Michael Jackson II, known as "Blanket" in February.
2003-2005 BACK TO COURT: In 2003, a documentary titled "Living With Michael Jackson" sheds light on the singer's close relationship with cancer survivor Gavin Arvizo
2007-2009 ATTEMPTS AT A COMEBACK: To celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Thriller," Jackson reissues the album with remixes and previously unheard songs. Widely reported to have fallen into debt, and facing foreclosure on Neverland, Jackson announces he will perform 50 concerts in London, and the run quickly sells out.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009: Jackson, age 50, is hospitalized in Los Angeles following a heart attack and dies.

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[childsweethearts]

Can anyone give me their opinion as to why they talk about Michael having surgery and lightening his skin, and make a big deal out of it, like he did something wrong, yet they don't say much at all about all the other celebrities getting plastic surgery and white people tanning to make their skin darker? It makes no sense to me.

[MJafro]

HOW can people be so cruel to a human being like him. saddest parts 1:20 - 1:27 ;(

REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE MICHAEL JACKSON......

[noonic23]

Alot of peole didn't pay any mind to his music they was so worried about how he looked and how strange they felt he was. As a fan and always been one way before june 25, 09 I felt it was nobody's business whatever he did to himself but his. I love Michael and who he is through his music, and his unique style! Michael was the best and always should be remembered through his music not how he looked! period.point.blamk.

[FrankieTheoret]

its funny because bille jean is new to afghanistan

[vallieegirl]

@childsweethearts I agree. I am tired of people saying things about him without knowing the facts for themselves. I have studied Michael's life. I know the truth for myself. It's there if you take the time to find it. The media destroyed this man and they will have one day face God about it. I don't care what people may say or think about you Michael, I love you and I know that were an innocent man.

[92lisamike]

Angel I love you Michael:)

[michelle4181]

OH MY BABY

[jaketheth]

@Elly3981 fuck off you ugly cunt

[Elly3981]

@jaketheth I got two words for you, hun; GROW UP

[jaketheth]

@Elly3981 fuck you, he is a human being and he can do what he fucking wants to do. he looked good all his life anyway

[Daenio1993]

Michael wanted to prove his innocence but his lawyers advised him not to and just make a settlement.