Michael was born on August 29 1958 in Gary Indiana. His parents names and Joe and Katherine Jackson. He was their 7th child. The five eldest sons ( Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael) created a band called the Jackson 5.. Michael then went solo. In the year of 2009 Michael was preparing for his This Is It tour... June 25th days before the tour begun he died.... RIP Michael you are missed