Michael Jackson and his brothers been in entertainment since 1964 and got the chance of a lifetime in 1968, in the group "The Jackson 5" . Till this day everyone knows a song from this talented group (Who's Lovin You, ABC, I Want You Back, Dancin Machine, etc"
The Jackson 5 stayed with Motown until 1976, wanting more artistic freedom they felt they had to leave and signed up with "Epic". The group name "Jackson 5" now had to be changed because it was owned by Motown, so they became "The Jacksons" as they had be known in the early days. Jermaine Jackson stayed with Motown (married to Barry Gordy's daughter at the time). Randy then joined. The Jacksons had a number of hit records and in total made 6 albums till 1984.
In 1977 Michael Jackson did his first film when he played in the musical 'The Wiz' playing Scarecrow with Diana Ross in the lead role of Dorothy. It was at this time Michael met Quincy Jones.
Michael teamed up with Quincey Jones as his producer for his first solo album with Epic Records. The album titled "Off The Wall" was a big success around the world and the first ever album to release a record breaking 4 No1 singles in the US.
In 1982 Michael Jackson released the world's largest selling album of all time, 'Thriller'. This album produced 7 hit singles, breaking yet again more records, and went on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide. Michael was keen to use music video or short films as he called them to promote his singles from the album. He worked with the best directors and producers, using the latest technology and special effects for the hit song 'Billie Jean' The short film 'Thriller' used the latest make-up artists technolgy combined with fantastic dancing and cherography, to produce a 14 minute video, with a start, a middle and an ending. So successful was this video that 'The Making Of Michael Jackson's Thriller' became the world's largest selling home video combined with soaring album sales. In 1983 Michael performed the now legendary moonwalk for the first time on the 'Motown 25 years' anniversary show. This performance alone set Michael undoubtable into the realm of a superstar.
In 1984 Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy awards in one night. The awards were for his work on the 'Thriller' album and his work on the narrative for the 'ET Storybook'.
On December 9th 1984 at the last concert of the Jackson's Victory Tour, Michael announced he was splitting from the group and going solo.
In 1987 Michael released his much awaited third solo album, titled 'Bad', and lauched his record breaking first solo world tour. 1988, Michael wrote his first autobiography, Moonwalk, talking for the first time on his childhood and his career. At the end of the 1980s Michael was named 'Artist Of The Decade' for his success off of his 'Thriller' and 'Bad' albums.
In 1991 Michael signed with Sony Music the largest ever recording contract and released his fourth solo album, 'Dangerous. He toured world again in 1992, taking his concerts to countries that had never before been visited by a pop/rock artist. Michael also started the 'Heal the World Foundation'.
1995 Michael release his fifth solo album, 'history, which was a double album, first half new material and second half half greatest hits.
In 1997 Michael released the remix album Blood On The Dance Floor which also contained 5 new song linked with one of the best films (so i think) "Ghosts". This film Michael played five roles using special effects and awesome make-up , cmixing it up with his dance and music.
In October 2001 Michael released the album 'Invincible' releasing only 2 singles including the big hit "You Rock My World". Shortly after the albums release there were rumours of a rift with Sony Music and a clear lack of promotion of the album. The second single "Cry" was released with a very poor music video which did not feature Michael and no other singles were released.
In November 2003 the new single "One More Chance" was released as a single and was also a track on new compilaition album "Number Ones".
2009, Michael annouced his comeback
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