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    In the late 1960s and early 1970s Motown released a new band called the Jackson 5. The band consisted of brothers Jermaine Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, and Michael Jackson. They grew up and started their band in Gary, Indiana. Their father Joe Jackson was their manager, he was a “stern temperamental disciplinarian”. It was also his idea to get his kids into music because one day Joe came home and noticed that the boys where stealing his guitar and playing it without permission

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    Like many legendary performers before them, the Jackson 5 gained early recognition on the “chitlin’ circuit”, a loose association of theaters that held around 2,000-3,000 people located in inner-city neighborhoods that stretched from Kansas City to Washington D.C (Sullivan). Despite lacking experience, they would go onto win several amateur talents shows, which would help land them their first record deal with Gordon Keith of Steeltown Records. Most of the time the other acts on the bill were unknowns

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    is Michael Jackson. He got famous from signing with his brothers, the Jackson 5. He later splits up and becomes a solo artist. He became more popular when he came out with “Thriller” one of Michael Jackson top hits. With the Jackson 5 his best hit was” I want you back” it came out in 1970. He rose to fame, from his singing, his down fall was from getting accused from moleusting little kids and he’s similar to Macbeth because he started as a hero and ended as an enemy. Michael Jackson was born August

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    Michael Jackson, the” King of Pop,” was one of the most impressive and talented musicians of all time. Jackson started out young starring in the Jackson 5 when he was just 5 years old (Pratt 23-24). He would later create the most copies ever sold on his album Thriller of 32 million copies sold (“Michael,” UXL). With his amazing talent, he won a diamond award in London for his 25th anniversary of Thriller at the world music awards (“Michael,” Newsmakers). To truly understand Michael Jackson, you must

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    Michael Jackson Michael Jackson was, and still is, an iconic pop figure to the world today. His dance moves and singing changed the world forever. Jackson had many stages of his career life. In his childhood Michael was in his brother’s band, the Jackson 5. He then decided to go his own way and record hid own solo music. When Michael Jackson was in his early 40s his reputation and fame plummeted. When he died in 2009 at age 51 his death was greatly mourned by the whole world. Michael was born 1958

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    Michael Jackson had an incredible singing career ever since he was a child. He was the youngest of his four other brothers. Jackson, and his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, And Marlon were apart of a band his father created for them called the “Jackson 5. Michael Jackson also had a solo career later in the music industry. Michael eventually worked with other entertainers, than his brothers, as he got older. Michael Joseph Jackson, known as the “King of Pop” was one of the best entertainers that

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    in 1969, when the presentation of the Jackson 5 came to life. As a little kid, his father made him work so hard to become a star, he had to be the best. On December ninth 1984 at the last show of the Jackson's Victory Tour, Michael advertised he was leaving the band and going solo. It was his moving, singing, and style that changed him into the king of pop symbol he is still known as today. With his ablumss rising at platinum status numerous times over, Jackson has rightfully named in the Guinness

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    The king of pop songs & the history maker Michael Jackson: Michael Jackson, the name of unbelievable history maker, the unbeatable talent, the amazing powerhouse of & nonstop performer & last but not the least; the ultimate king of pop song genre. What could be other definition of the name itself that holds the breath of millions of followers from throughout the world even after his death? Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American artist, lyricist, performer, and lover

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    famous Michael Jackson was one of the most famous American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actor, and philanthropist who influenced many people and, even other singers for decades. He even had the uncommon ability to mix different genres and make a whole new category of music. From the time when he was just a child, to his career in the Jackson Five, to his stardom, Michael has lead an interesting life of fame. On August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson was born,

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    Michael Jackson [Hook]. Michael Jackson, whom goes by the “King of Pop”, was known for his music, his moves, and his style transformed the face of pop music and popular culture in spite of an early life of abuse. Michael birthparents are Katherine and Joseph Jackson. His mother was a homemaker and his father was a guitarist and a crane operator. Joseph Jackson was always known to be violent towards his sons. He punished them to succeed. Joseph, though for a minute, did put his music dreams the side

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