Michael Jackson

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  • Birthdate

    Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, IN.

  • Lead Singer

    When Jackson was 10 years old he was the lead singer of his family band, The Jackson 5.

  • Solo Career

    At the age of 13, Jackson launched a solo career in addition to his work with the Jackson 5. He made the charts in 1971 with "Got to Be There," from the album of the same name. His 1972 album, Ben, featured the eponymous ballad about a rat. The song became Jackson's first solo No. 1 single.

  • 1st Marrage

    Michael's first wife was Lisa Marie Presley.

  • 2nd Marrage

    Michael's second wife was Debbie Rowe.

  • First Child

    Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. son to Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe.

  • First Daughter

    Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson daughter to Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe. Partner: Michael Snoddy.

  • Last Child

    Prince Michael Jackson II son of Michael Jackson.

  • Last Performance

    Earth Song was rehearsed on June 24, which is why the prosecution used that last rehearsal footage of Earth Song, as well as the photo of MJ's clothes on the floor that he wore, in the trial against Dr. Murray. Earth song was the last performance of MJ one day before he died .

  • Death

    On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died of acute foolproof and Benzedrine intoxication at his home on North Carol wood Drive in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles.