Michael Jackson: A Reflection and Brief Comparison to Beethoven The undisputed king of pop, Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana in 1958. Of no surprise, he was raised in a very musically inclined home where all of his family would regularly sing together. Once Michael’s father realized the potential his family had in making profit from this hobby, he sought recording contracts. Eventually, the Jackson 5 were discovered by Diana Ross from the Supremes and landed a contract with Motown Records.
Throughout the tail end of the 60s and the early 70s, the Jackson 5 dominated the charts with hits like, “ABC”, “I Want You Back” and “I’ll Be There”. Because of Michael’s energy, talent, and young age, he quickly became a fan favorite.
Throughout the tail end of the 60s and the early 70s, the Jackson 5 dominated the charts with hits like, “ABC”, “I Want You Back” and “I’ll Be There”. Because of Michael’s energy, talent, and young age, he quickly became a fan favorite.