A LEGENDARY POP STAR

Michael Jackson was born in Indiana on August 19, 1958. Michael’s father, Joe Jackson, was a worker. His mother, Katherine, took care of the family and sometimes took part-time jobs. Both of Michael’s parents loved music. His dad played the guitar for an R & B band and his mother sang and played the piano. They both encouraged their children to study music. Michael grew up in a large family. He had five brothers (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Randy) and three sisters (Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet). Michael was the third youngest. The Jacksons were fairly poor and lived in a small house with just two bedrooms for eleven people. In 1964, the family realized that Michael was a gifted singer and dancer. At only eight years of age, Michael began to sing lead vocals along with his older brother Jermaine. He sang with his sisters and brothers for many years. The band’s name was The Jackson 5. Michael became famous with his solo album Thriller. He also made a great success with his videos and dance. Michael died of a heart attack on June 25, 2009. He was fifty years old. His songs and videos are still very well known by people from different countries and ages