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Biography on michael jackson death picture
Remembering Michael Jackson's Life in Photos
Michael Jackson's Early Years
Born on Aug. 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, to Joe and Katherine Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson - the seventh child in a family of nine kids - showed a gift for singing at an early age, quickly becoming known as the little boy with a big voice.
During his days with the Jackson 5, Rolling Stone magazine hailed the young singer as a prodigy with "overwhelming musical gifts."
Michael Jackson and His Siblings
"Michael was the little cute one," Jermaine told PEOPLE in 1984 about his younger brother, who joined his siblings — (clockwise from left) Tito, Jackie, Jermaine and Marlon — in the group the Jackson 5 at the tender age of 6.
Though he started out as a backup musician playing congas and tambourine, it wasn't long before he was the frontman, leading the group to massive success with No. 1 hits including "I Want You Back," "ABC," "The Love You Save" and