Michael Jackson was born in 1958 in Gary, Indiana and began his career at age 8 with his brothers in The Jackson 5. Some of their hit singles included "I Want You Back" and "I'll Be There." Michael went on to have a successful solo career with albums like Off the Wall and Thriller. He married Lisa Marie Presley briefly in 1994 and later married Debbie Rowe, with whom he had three children. Michael was a very hands-on father but divorced Rowe with full custody of the children. He passed away in 2009 at age 50, with over 2,000 fans attending his funeral. His daughter Paris spoke about how he had always been the best father.

1. Michael JacksonPictures of Michael Jackson and a documentary about him.By: Sydney Martin

2. Michael Joseph JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He started his career at the age of 8 with his brothers. He and his brother’s band was named The Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 most often performed for Motown. Their first 4 singles were ‘’I want you back, ABC, The Love You Save, and I’ll Be There. Soon Michael started to sell solo records and albums like Got to be There, Ben and, Off The Wall.

3. Solo career

4. Short FilmsMichael’s first short film was The Wiz. He starred as the Scare Crow. Another short film Michael did was called Remember the Time. He also did a short film called The Way You Make Me Feel. He also starred in one of the biggest selling albums named Thriller. His number ones that hit the Billboard Hot 100 charts were Dirty Diana, I Just Can’t Stop Loving You, Bad, The Way You Make Me Feel, and, Man in the Mirror. Michael also was diagnosed with Vitiliago. He invented the never before seen Moon Walk. People still today are trying to learn the great moon walk.

5. First MarriageMichael Jackson soon married Lisa Marie Presley. The couple got married in 1994. The marriage soon ended. Michael went on with his solo career and Lisa did too.

6. Second marriage and ChildrenMichael soon married Debbie Rowe. Debbie had been Michael’s nurse for a while. The couple had 3 Children (Prince,13, Paris,11, and Blanket,8,). Michael took care of the children the most. He would change diapers and get the bottles full of milk for them. Soon the couple divorce and he got custody of all 3 children. He has raised the them real well.

7. The End Of the King.On June 25th 2009 the King of pop passed away. Over 2,000 fans showed up at Michael’s funeral. Paris stood up in front of everyone that was there and said," I just wanted to say, That ever since I was born Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine and I just wanted to say that I love him so much.” Janet Jackson(Michael Jackson ‘s sister) took the kids and now there living with her in Florida.

8. Long Live The King!May Michael Live in our Poor Hearts Forever! We Miss you Michael!