. Michael Jackson was born in the family of Joseph and Katherine in the city of Gary (Indiana). He was the seventh of nine children. In 1973, the success of the family of the project began to fall,

. Michael Jackson was born in the family of Joseph and Katherine in the city of Gary (Indiana). He was the seventh of nine children. In 1973, the success of the family of the project began to fall, the record company limited their financial capacity, and in 1976 they signed a contract with another firm, with the result that they had to again change the name to The Jacksons, as the «Motown» took the name of «Jackson 5» itself. From 1976 to 1984, they make another 6 albums of crossing the country on a tour. Meanwhile, Jackson released four solo albums and a number of successful solo singles, among them «Got to Be There», «Rockin' Robin» and reached in 1972, the first place in the charts «Ben» (the ballad dedicated to his pet rat).
In 1978, Michael starred together with Diana Ross in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical «The Wiz» («the Wonderful Wizard of Oz»). During the filming, he met music producer Quincy Jones (English). Quincy Jones), who will be the producer of his most famous albums. The first of them, «Off the Wall», was released on August 10, 1979. At the top of the charts hit disco hit «Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough» and a more slow playing «Rock With You», and the album sold more than 20 million. Many music commentators[who?] is considered «Off the Wall» last summit the brief era of disco music. In 2009, officially recognized as a Legend of American and the Icon of the Music. Michael Jackson has made a significant contribution to the development of popular music, movies, dance and fashion. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 as a result of an overdose of drugs, in particular, cocaine

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