Timeline: The Life of Michael Jackson
- 1. Timeline: The Life of Michael Jackson By: Tangie Wilkin http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,103448,00.html
- 2. A Star is Born! August 29,1958 Michael Jackson born Gary, Indiana The youngest of five brothers
- 3. The Journey begins.. 1964: Jackson 5 established 1965: Michael becomes lead singer 1970: Jackson 5 tops chart at No.1
- 4. A Solo artist Prevails.. 1982: Declared the year of Michael “Thriller” breaks music- world records #1 Album for 37 straight weeks Moonwalk dance sensation begins
- 5. The Success Continues.. 1987: “Bad” released - International hit 1991: “Dangerous” released - International hit
- 6. Trouble begins.. 1993: Jackson accused of child abuse Pays multi-millions to alleged victim Tells Oprah - father abused him 1994: Marries Lisa Marie Presley 1996: Lisa Marie files for divorce
- 7. Michael moves on.. 1996: Marries Debbie Rowe secretly 1996-1999: Michael and Debbie have two babies 1999: Jackson and Rowe divorce
- 8. Hard times continue… 2001: Album “invincible” flops Cost 30 million to produce 2002: Jackson lashes out at Sony president Calls him a “racist” Dangles third child from a balcony Shocks and frightens crowd below
- 9. Michael in the news 2002: “Living with Michael Jackson” released Documentary airs in Britain and America Reveals he has sleepovers with young boys Sleep in same bed Invites young boys for weekend stays
- 10. Jackson arrested.. 2003: Jackson arrested for Child molestation Bail set in the millions Stands firm that he is innocent