MICHAEL JACKSON

BY IKER AND MIKEL

DATE OF BIRTH

Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on August 19, 1958.

HIS FATHER

Jackson was a very strict father. He often whipped the children if they disobeyed.

JACKSON BROTHERS

The three oldest brothers formed a band calledthe JACKSON BROTHERS.

Record contract

In 1968, the Jackson 5 signed a record contract.

SCHOOL

Michael Jackson could not go to school becausehe was very famous.He had private tutors.

OFF THE WALL

In 1979, Michael released the album ``Off the wall´´ He was then one of the biggest stars in music

THRILLER

He released the album THRILLER in 1982.The album was a huge success.THRILLER is the best selling album of all times.

AWARDS

Michael Jackson has 8 Grammy awards.

MUSIC INDUSTRY

He is the biggest star in the music industry. The music video THRILLER changed the way music videos were made.

CHILDREN

He had three children:Michael Joseph Jackson, Paris -Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson 2.

He died of a heart attack when he was fifty years old.

HEART ATTACK