Childhood Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. He was the youngest of ten children in the Jackson family. The family lived in difficult economic circumstances, which led them to work together in the music industry from an early age. His father, Joseph Jackson, played guitar and trained his sons, which led them to join a family band. His beginnings in music Michael's musical career began when he joined the family band "The Jackson 5". His voice and performance ability quickly distinguished himself, becoming a star in his early years. After the great success of the band, Michael began his solo career, which achieved tremendous success, and today he is considered one of the greatest artists in music history.