After winning a local talent show, The Jackson 5 signed to Steeltown Records in their native Gary in 1967. Michael was nine years old at the time. During their brief time with the imprint they released tracks such as the above 'Big Boy' and 'We Don't Have To Be Over 21 To Fall In Love'. The still impossibly young Michael was fast becoming the perfect showman and was promoted to frontman at around the time they signed for legendary label Motown Records in 1968.
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- his history will always be a king of pop and music icon

- Micheal Jackson is a world icon, everyone will always live to remember, we miss him dearly

- there will never be another michael jackson. rest in peace KING.

- u shall b missed by all.

- He have an unhappy life but he is the king of pop. Gbu

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