Dear Michael.a fan story by mahliyamjgirly200♡♡

In the 1960s, Michael Jackson began his career as a child star, joining his brothers' group The Jackson 5 (originally The Jackson Brothers) around 1964. He quickly became the lead singer, performing with the group in local shows and talent contests throughout the Midwest. By the end of the decade, they achieved national success, releasing their first Motown single and making appearances on major TV shows like The Ed Sullivan Show. Do you think for those that watched Michael Jackson as a little ...In the mid-1960s, Michael Jackson was performing as a young lead vocalist in his family's band, which evolved into the Jackson 5. The group, managed by their father, began playing local clubs and arenas throughout the Midwest, with Michael, already known for his incredible stage presence and singing ability, sharing lead vocals with his brother Jermaine around 1965. In 1965, Michael Jackson was 7 years old and a founding member of The Jackson 5, playing congas and sharing lead vocals with his brother Jermaine. The group performed at local venues throughout the Midwest and won a major talent contest in Gary, Indiana, in which Michael sang "My Girl". In 1966, Michael was performing with his brothers as part of the early Jackson 5, participating in local talent shows and competitions in Indiana and Arizona. The group was gaining experience, with Michael beginning to sing lead vocals in these performances, and they even won a talent show at Roosevelt High School around this time. In 1967, Michael Jackson was nine years old and was actively performing with his brothers in The Jackson 5. The group achieved a major milestone when they won the famous Apollo Amateur Night competition on August 13th, a win that jumpstarted their careers. Later that year, they signed their first recording contract with Steeltown Records and recorded their first single, "Big Boy. In 1969, Michael was an 11 year old lead singer for the Jackson 5. Who achieved massive fame by signing with Motown.