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Born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana (United States), Michael Joseph Jackson was the seventh of nine children born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson. He began his career as an 11-year-old boy with his brothers in the Jackson Five, with whom they released hit songs like I Want You Back or ABC.

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Joe Jackson (1928-2018)
Katherine (b. 1930)
Rebbie (b. 1950)
Jackie (b. 1951)
Titus (b. 1953)
Jermaine (b. 1954)
La Toya (b. 1956)
Marlon (b. 1957)
Brandon (1957-1957)
Michael (1958-2009)
Randy Jackson (b. 1961)
Janet (b. 1966).The family gained worldwide notoriety after the creation of the Jackson 5 group, which was made up of sons, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon, Michael, Randy. The success of the group generated the nickname of the First Family of Soul.

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Michael suffered from a genetic disease called vitiligo that caused the progressive irregular discoloration of his skin, which his makeup artists continuously hid, although there have been many photographs that show it

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He was an above average student who was acceptably good at art. He went to a public school in Indiana and at the age of 11 he was homeschooled. He never went to university, but his tutor gave him lessons from Monday to Friday and they lasted 4 hours.

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The singer received praise from the black community for breaking down racial barriers in the music industry.

Artists like Kanye West and The Weeknd name Michael Jackson as one of their biggest influences.

He was considered the first black star to attract an audience of all backgrounds, ushering in a new era for future African-American performers.

Today, many black artists such as Usher, Kanye West and The Weeknd say that the late singer was a great influence on them.

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Michael Jackson made the world a better place. With his music, his energy and his giving spirit he did more than make us dance. It made us think and unite as people. He had the spirit of the Beatles, the soul of a child and even if he was criticized he will never be forgotten.