04-27-09, Los Angeles, CA Michael Jackson takes his kids to the Christian Audigier and Ed hardy stores on Melrose Avenue. Non-Exclusive Pix by BAC Pictures 310-430-6386 Thibault TM@Bleuazurcorp.com

04-27-09, Los Angeles, CA Michael Jackson takes his kids to the Christian Audigier and Ed hardy stores on Melrose Avenue. Non-Exclusive Pix by BAC Pictures 310-430-6386 Thibault TM@Bleuazurcorp.com

UNIMEDIA10007 - IMAGE 9991000705 - MICHAEL JACKSON was born in Gary, Indiana, the second-youngest brother of seven and the eighth of ten children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. In 1966, after taking co-lead singing duties with brother Jermaine, the group's name was changed to THE JACKSON 5. The group played local clubs and bars, building up a following and eventually signing a contract with Motown Records in 1968. The group hit stardom, with their first four singles charting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Jackson also released and charted many solo hit singles as part of the Jackson 5 franchise, including the hits GOT TO BE THERE,BEN, and a remake of Bobby Day's ROCKIN' ROBIN. The group's sales declined after 1973, and the group chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow the Jacksons creative control or input. In 1976, the group signed a new contract with CBS Records (first joining the Philadelphia International division and later moving over to Epic Records). Upon learning that the Jackson 5 had signed a contract with another label, Motown sued the group for breach of contract. As a result of the legal proceedings, which were complicated by the fact that Jermaine Jackson had just married the daughter of Motown president Berry Gordy, the Jacksons lost the rights to use the ?"Jackson 5' name and logo and also lost Jermaine, who wanted to stay in Motown. They changed their name to simply ?"The Jacksons,' featuring youngest brother Randy in Jermaine's place, and continued their successful career, touring internationally and releasing six albums between 1976 and 1984, with Jermaine eventually re-joining in 1983, making them a sextet. In 1978, Jackson starred as the scarecrow in THE WIZ with former-labelmate DIANA ROSS playing Dorothy.The musical film's songs were arranged by famed producer QUINCY JONES, who established a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce his first solo album in four years. Off the Wall, released in 1

MICHAEL JACKSON was born in Gary, Indiana, the second-youngest brother of seven and the eighth of ten children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. In 1966, after taking co-lead singing duties with brother Jermaine, the group's name was changed to THE JACKSON 5. The group played local clubs and bars, building up a following and eventually signing a contract with Motown Records in 1968. The group hit stardom, with their first four singles charting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Jackson also released and charted many solo hit singles as part of the Jackson 5 franchise, including the hits GOT TO BE THERE,BEN, and a remake of Bobby Day's ROCKIN' ROBIN. The group's sales declined after 1973, and the group chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow the Jacksons creative control or input. In 1976, the group signed a new contract with CBS Records (first joining the Philadelphia International division and later moving over to Epic Records). Upon learning that the Jackson 5 had signed a contract with another label, Motown sued the group for breach of contract. As a result of the legal proceedings, which were complicated by the fact that Jermaine Jackson had just married the daughter of Motown president Berry Gordy, the Jacksons lost the rights to use the ?"Jackson 5' name and logo and also lost Jermaine, who wanted to stay in Motown. They changed their name to simply ?"The Jacksons,' featuring youngest brother Randy in Jermaine's place, and continued their successful career, touring internationally and releasing six albums between 1976 and 1984, with Jermaine eventually re-joining in 1983, making them a sextet. In 1978, Jackson starred as the scarecrow in THE WIZ with former-labelmate DIANA ROSS playing Dorothy.The musical film's songs were arranged by famed producer QUINCY JONES, who established a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce his first solo album in four years. Off the Wall, released in 1/0906260842

UNIMEDIA10007 - IMAGE 9991000707 - MICHAEL JACKSON was born in Gary, Indiana, the second-youngest brother of seven and the eighth of ten children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. In 1966, after taking co-lead singing duties with brother Jermaine, the group's name was changed to THE JACKSON 5. The group played local clubs and bars, building up a following and eventually signing a contract with Motown Records in 1968. The group hit stardom, with their first four singles charting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Jackson also released and charted many solo hit singles as part of the Jackson 5 franchise, including the hits GOT TO BE THERE,BEN, and a remake of Bobby Day's ROCKIN' ROBIN. The group's sales declined after 1973, and the group chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow the Jacksons creative control or input. In 1976, the group signed a new contract with CBS Records (first joining the Philadelphia International division and later moving over to Epic Records). Upon learning that the Jackson 5 had signed a contract with another label, Motown sued the group for breach of contract. As a result of the legal proceedings, which were complicated by the fact that Jermaine Jackson had just married the daughter of Motown president Berry Gordy, the Jacksons lost the rights to use the ?"Jackson 5' name and logo and also lost Jermaine, who wanted to stay in Motown. They changed their name to simply ?"The Jacksons,' featuring youngest brother Randy in Jermaine's place, and continued their successful career, touring internationally and releasing six albums between 1976 and 1984, with Jermaine eventually re-joining in 1983, making them a sextet. In 1978, Jackson starred as the scarecrow in THE WIZ with former-labelmate DIANA ROSS playing Dorothy.The musical film's songs were arranged by famed producer QUINCY JONES, who established a partnership with Jackson during the film's production and agreed to produce his first solo album in four years. Off the Wall, released in 1

Joseph Jackson, father of US pop star Michael Jackson, arrives for his birthday party on 22 July 2005 in Berlin. Michael Jackson's family gives a party in the German capital to thank fans for supporting Michael during his child abuse trial and to celebrate his father's 76th birthday. AFP PHOTO DDP/TOM MAELSA GERMANY OUT

Michael Jackson and his mother Katherine leave Santa Barbara County Superior Court 13 June 2005 in Santa Maria, California, after the US pop star was acquitted in his child molestation case. AFP PHOTO/POOL/John G. Mabanglo

Pop star Michael Jackson leaves the Santa Barbara County courthouse with his mother, Katherine, 03 June, 2005, in Santa Maria, California as jury deliberations begin. The jury in Jackson's child sex trial went out to begin considering whether the pop icon is guilty of 10 charges that could see him jailed for more than 18 years. Judge Rodney Melville told the eight women and four men of the panel to start deliberations by selecting a foreperson and then to begin considering the evidence in a bid to reach a verdict on each charge. AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY

Lisa Marie Presley and then-husband Michael Jackson, 1995 publicity photo for PRIMETIME LIVE

The Jackson Five: Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, 1970s

JACKSONS, 1976-77, Randy Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, 01/14/77

JACKSONS, THE, [front] Janet Jackson; [center, l-r] Randy Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Rebie Jackson; [back, l-r], Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, 1976-1977

JACKSONS, THE: [clockwise from back] Randy Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, 1976-1977

Jackson Five, Michael Jackson center

PHOTO: EAST NEWS/ALEXI MUNICH: DEBBIE ROWE LA FEMME DE MICHAEL JACKSON ET LEUR FILS PRINCE MICHAEL JR 00308121

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