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On June 25th, 2009, the world mourned the loss of a true entertainment icon. Michael Jackson's passing resonated worldwide, plunging millions of fans into shock and sorrow. His death not only marked the end of the most successful music career in history but also meant the loss of an artist who profoundly influenced popular culture. Despite enduring constant scrutiny and controversy, Michael's music & videos were revolutionary, setting new standards for creativity in the industry. He also played a big role in breaking racial barriers and contributed millions to charitable causes worldwide and anonymous donations.
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Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. He was the eighth child in a large African-American family, known as the Jacksons, who resided in a modest two-bedroom house on Jackson Street.
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Gary, a small town located 25 miles from downtown Chicago, is where Joseph Walter "Joe" Jackson settled at the age of 18 before meeting his future wife, Katherine Esther Jackson.
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After their marriage, Joe and Katherine moved into a two-bedroom house located at the intersection of Jackson Street and 23rd Avenue. Joe, an ambitious boxer and guitarist for a blues band called the Falcons, soon realized the importance of providing for his family. He took on multiple roles, working as a welder and crane operator at U.S. Steel, sometimes juggling three jobs simultaneously. Meanwhile, Katherine, a devoted Jehovah's Witness and homemaker, nurtured her own musical ambitions as a singer and pianist aiming to become a country-western performer, while also working part-time at Sears and supporting her children's musical talents.
