It grew in a big large family (Michael was the seventh of nine children), his father Joseph – at that time rather demanded blues guitarist was which head. All children possessed musical endowments, having inherited these skills at the father. By six years Michael already excellently moved and sang.
In 1965 five brothers, having united under the name Jacksons Five (Five Dzheksonov) decided to take part in competition of young talents which Roosevelt's Higher school arranged. In spite of the fact that these five participants were the youngest performers, they, despite surprise of many including native, won competition, singing then the known song "My girl" (" my girl"). Enthusiastic audience threw to future actors money which, in turn, quickly hid them on pockets. This time, as well as in a consequence, all gained money was given to the father of family – to Joseph. Joe allocated some part for pocket expenses to young actors. Four of them – Marlon, Germaine, Jackie and Tito quickly enough spent blood that it is impossible to tell about Michael. Even at so early age it was very clever and instead of wastes was engaged in some kind of speculation which consisted in purchase of sweets with the subsequent resale to their neighbour's children. Thereby both parties remained are happy – Michael increased the savings, and children received desired sweets.
The next three years of life were very heavy for boys. Sometimes they had to act to five times for one night. Places for performances got out in comparative proximity from the house, but sometimes they went to play in the Phoenix, Kansas City, and also Philadelphia and even Washington.
In 1970, at the age of 12 years, Michael tests for the first time solno and writes down in Motown firm the ballad under the name "Got to Be There" which right there occupies leading lines in charts of America and Europe. In 1972 it lets out "Ben" single, and a trace of "Rockin Robin" which wins first place in the American charts.
Audience paid at once attention to Jackson's unique dancing equipment. They had an opinion that they are addressed by the person possessing flexible bones (or at all without them) and capable to move at the same time diversely.