Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and iconic musicians of the 20th century. He was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, and was the eighth of ten children in the Jackson family. Jackson began his musical career as a child in the family band, The Jackson 5, along with his older brothers. The group became a sensation in the 1960s, producing hit after hit with songs like "ABC," "I Want You Back," and "Never Can Say Goodbye." In 1971, at the age of 13, Jackson launched his solo career with the release of his album "Got to Be There." Over the next few years, he released several more successful albums, including "Off the Wall," "Thriller," and "Bad." Jackson's music videos, including "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "Thriller," revolutionized the music industry and became cultural...