From 1969 to 2009 - 40 years! - Michael Jackson was the most famous musician on the face of the planet. At 11, he had his first US No. 1 hit. At 24, he released Thriller, still the best-selling album of all time. Along the way he captured the attention of the world with his single sequinned glove, his iconic red leather jacket, those sparkly white socks, that gravity-defying lean, and music so anthemic, so record-smashing that it left its blood on the dance floor. MJ's legacy lives on today, and his impact on music and other artists cannot be understated.
During his tenure at the top of the pops, MJ was the most talked-about superstar on Earth, often the subject of tabloid and paparazzi attention. This tiny tome explores the highs, the lows, and the legacy of a life led in the spotlight but lets the magic man himself do the talking - and moonwalking.
Packed with his wisest, wittiest, strangest and most heartfelt words on music, dance, fame and family, it's the King of Pop in his own voice, revealing his life in all its thrilling glory.
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"When I hit the stage it's like all of a sudden a magic from somewhere just comes and the spirit just hits you and you just lose control of yourself." - Michael Jackson
On 31 January 1970, the Jackson 5's debut single, "I Want You Back" hit No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. MJ was just 11 years and five months old, the youngest lead vocalist ever to top the chart. A record yet to be beaten.