Who Was Michael Jackson?

Born in Gary Indiana on August 29 1958 Michael Jackson was definitely not a regular kid. A superstar with The Jackson 5 before he was eight years old he became the King of Pop as a solo artist. Michael was a creative--yet deeply troubled--genius who always remained devoted to his art right up until his death is 2009 before a much anticipated tour. He had a pitch-perfect voice and footwork that his idol Fred Astaire admired. Who will ever forget the Moonwalk? Kids today who only know Jackson through video performances are nevertheless fascinated by him. Megan Stine provides a sensitive fair-minded depiction of this unique music legend.