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Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Ind., on Aug. 29, 1958. If he were still alive today, the "King of Pop" would be celebrating his 55th birthday. Knowing Michael, he would be throwing some lavish party a la Neverland Ranch or having a gathering of his A-list friends, including Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake or even Cher. In honor of the big 5-5, ABC News has compiled Jackson's top 10 career moments. Take a look at a music career, which includes 13 Grammy Awards, two inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and sales upwards of 400 million records.
Motown Signs The Jackson 5 - 1968
The Jackson 5's first four singles -- "I Want You Back," "ABC," "The Love You Save," and "I'll Be There" -- reached the top of the charts. Jackson is just short of 10 years old at the time. The group -- Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael -- was formed in 1964, and it's been estimated that they sold nearly 100 million records worldwide.
'The Wiz' and 'Off The Wall' - 1978-1979
Jackson gets to work with lifelong friend Diana Ross filming 1978's "The Wiz," an urban take on "The Wizard of Oz." In the film, Jackson takes on the role of the Scarecrow as Dorothy tries to get back to her life as a Harlem schoolteacher. On set, he meets Quincy Jones, who produces Jackson's first adult solo album "Off The Wall." It sold almost 20 million copies with hits like "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough." A year later, Jackson won his first Grammy for Best R&B Male Vocal Performance.Source and more Detail