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Michael Jackson - Biography
Michael Jackson was without doubt one of the most unique stars of the 20th century.
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He was the ultimate performer an exceptional dancer, a gifted song writer and singer with a burning passion for everything he did.
His work continued to inspire new generations of fans around the world, and will no doubt keep his name alive for decades to come.
Few musicians can equal the incredible impact he has had on the world of music.
Michael Jackson's early career
Emerging onto the music scene at the tail-end of the Sixties as the youngest member of the Jackson 5 Michael quickly became one of Motown's most successful acts, along with his four brothers.
Easily the most talented of the five siblings he also carved out a promising solo career, and by the mid-Eighties was a fledgling superstar among the MTV generation.
Finding solo success
It was the release of Thriller in 1982 - and the slick dance routine video accompanying i