Michael Jackson was unquestionably the biggest pop star of the '80s, and certainly one of the most popular recording artists of all time. 1958 Michael Joseph Jackson is born August 29, in Gary, Indiana, USA. 1962 Joe, Michaels father, organises a family musical group it eventually becomes the Jackson 5 1970 The Jackson 5 release I Want You Back, ABC, The Love You Save and I'll Be There they all top the charts 1972 Michael Jackson scores his first number 1 single as a solo artist with Ben he also earns an Oscar nomination 1977 Jackson stars in the movie The Wiz with Diana Ross and meets Quincy Jones 1979 Jackson releases his first solo album as an adult. Off The Wall, produced by Quincy Jones goes platinum, while singles Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough and Rock With You top the charts. 1982 Jackson releases Thriller, the album goes on to become the biggest-selling album of all time, staying in the charts for 2 years and hitting number one worldwide The Girl Is Mine a duet with Paul McCartney, Beat It, Billie Jean, Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', Human Nature and PYT (Pretty Young Thing) all reach number one in the charts. Michael Jackson supports the singles with amazing music videos, turning them into mini movies with narratives, best shown on Thriller, widely acknowledged as the greatest video of all time. 1983 Jackson wins 8 Grammys and becomes a spokesperson for Pepsi. 1984 Michael records his last album with the Jacksons. 1985 We Are The World is released, the single ...