1979 (Age 21)
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A Photographic History of Michael Jackson's Face
Can you believe - this was Michael Jackson.
- Born: August 28, 1958 - one of 9 kids.
- A cute African-American guy but his father reportedly nicknamed him "Big Nose".
- Very talented.
- Despite the current, sad stories about his lonely, sad childhood, Mike grew up surrounded by famous people and an adoring public.
- At age 5, Mike and his brothers were the amazing 'Jackson 5'.
- They played locally, then in New York and Philly.
- They were "discovered" by Gladys Knight and pianist Billy Taylor at the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem.
- By age 11, Mike was a **Superstar**.
- At age 13, he went solo and had his first #1 hit at 14 with "Ben" (a touching love song to a rat).
- Who knew he'd get addicted to plastic surgery, face accusations of child molestation.
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