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From the moment in 1965 when he first stepped on stage with his brothers at a local talent show in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson was destined to become the undisputed King of Pop. In a career spanning four decades, Jackson became a global icon, selling over 400 million albums, earning thirteen Grammy awards, and spinning dance moves that captivated the world. Songs like Billie Jean and Black and White altered our national discussion of race and equality, and Jacksons signature aesthetic, from the single white glove to the moonwalk, defined a generation. Despite years of scandal and controversy, Jacksons ultimate legacy will always be his music.
Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper delves deeply into Michael Jacksons music and talent. From the artists early days with the Jackson 5, to his stratospheric success as a solo artist, to Beat It and Thriller, Bad and The Man in the Mirror, to his volatile final years, his attempted comeback, and untimely death, Knopper explores the beguiling and often contradictory forces that fueled Michael Jacksons genius. Drawing on an amazing 400 interviewsranging from Jacksons relatives, friends, and key record executives to celebrities like will.i.am and Weird Al Yankovicthis critical biography puts all the elements of his career into perspective, and celebrates his triumph in art and music. This is a rare and panoramic view into the genius and influence of an incomparable talent
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The Jackson 5 in Gary, Indiana, before the Motown years (Tito, Jackie, and Jermaine, top ; Marlon, middle ; Michael, bottom ). Their voices blended together likeI dont know how to explain it, but it was beautiful, says Earl Gault, one of the groups early drummers. They had it. (Cache Agency)
In the early days of the Jackson 5, shown here in the 70s, MJ copied a lot of things from a lot of people, Carl Fisher of the Vibrations recalls. He was a natural at what he did anywaysa born, natural talent.
Michael Jackson on the basketball court. The Jackson 5 later appeared in a surreal 1971 TV special, Goin Back to Indiana, playing hoops against a team of athletes including Bill Skyscraper Jones Russell, Elvin Hayes, Elgin Baylor, and Rosey Grier. Jackie led them to victory. Bill Cosby and Tom Smothers were on hand for comic relief. (Cache Agency)
They may not have always liked it, but the Jacksons were MJs most sympathetic backup bandJermaines Four Topslike yearning played the perfect vocal foil, Jackies falsetto covered the gaps, Tito was an economical funk and blues guitarist, and Marlon was an accomplished dancer. (Cache Agency)
People responded viscerally to Michael Jacksons beauty: The Jackson 5 (Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon, and Michael), early 70s. (Cache Agency)
Michael Jackson in the Thriller era. The year after this backstage shot, at LAs Pantages Theatre for Lena Hornes The Lady and Her Music in 1982, MJ unveiled the moonwalk during Motowns twenty-fifth-anniversary special.
Hes all colors: Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones at the 1984 Grammy Awards, celebrating Thriller . (Cache Agency)
Although Pepsi was MJs most famous sponsor, sources say the singer preferred to work with Quaker Oatsuntil Don King made the cola deal. (Cache Agency)
Quincy Jones, Dionne Warwick, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie (from left) celebrate their Grammy Awards for We Are the World at LAs Shrine Auditorium on February 25, 1986. (Cache Agency)
Randy Waldman, who played synthesizer during the Bad sessions, summed up MJs creative method: He would hum different melodies, and Id plunk around on the piano and hed go, Yeah, thats what I want to do. (Courtesy of Randy Waldman)
Keyboardist Rory Kaplan calls the Bad tour Michaels absolute, complete, controlled visionwhat he wanted, how he wanted it presented, everything from choreography to handpicking dancers to singers and all the band members. (Cache Agency)
MJ on the final date of the Bad tour, LA Sports Arena, January 27, 1989. (Cache Agency)
Wearing a $250,000 necklace Michael rented for her for the occasion, Elizabeth Taylor appeared at the Jacksons Madison Square Garden reunion show in September 2001. Onstage, she called MJ the most successful recording artist in the history of popular music and, most importantly, to me, my closest friend. (Cache Agency)
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For Melissa and Rose
T he trouble began when a janitor forgot to unlock the auditorium doors at Emerson High School, in Gary, Indiana, on September 26, 1927. A crowd gathered in the hallway and waited for first period to begin. Then two African-American students walked by. A white kid blurted out: Lets get out of here until they get rid of the niggers.
Within hours, six hundred white Emerson students, some on the football team, were parading down the streets of northern Gary, chanting, Strike! Strike! Strike! and We wont go back until Emersons white! Strikers in cars drove in circles, honking horns, disturbing the peace, frightening passersby. The local Post-Tribune sensationalized the crisis, printing bold headlines: E STRIKERS VOTE TO REMAIN OUT.
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