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Filled with never-before-seen photos from the Jackson family, Never Can Say Goodbye is more than just a coffee table book. It's a mother's account of the life of her son Michael Jackson, one of the most celebrated pop artists of all time, as he grew up in a family that rose to fame in the late 1960s.
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In 1949, Katherine and Joe Jackson were married in Crown Point, Indiana, just outside of Gary. Over the next 17 years, they would have nine children.
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All 11 of the Jackson family members lived in this four-room home in Gary, Indiana, until 1971.
Photo: Vintage Pop Media
Photo: Vintage Pop Media
By 1968, the Jackson 5 signed with Motown Records and quickly became a pop-music phenomenon with hits like "I Want You Back," "ABC," "I'll Be There" and "Never Can Say Goodbye." In 1971, the family moved from their home in Gary to a compound in Encino, California, called Hayvenhurst.
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After leaving the Motown label in 1975, the Jackson 5 changed their name to the Jacksons and continued producing hit singles like "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)."
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Joe Jackson had an active role in his children's music careers and was said to harshly discipline his children.
See what Joe has to say today about rumors that he abused his children.
See what Joe has to say today about rumors that he abused his children.
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Michael began his solo career while still with the Jackson 5 and released his LP Thriller in 1982—to date, the best-selling album of all time. It was the beginning of a wildly successful career that transformed music for the next several decades.
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Published 11/08/2010
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