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Michael Jackson - The Early Years

ISBN: 07552 00640
Published by Authors Online Ltd (2002)
Soft Cover ~ 182 pages
RRP: £10.95 / $14.95

What can be said about Michael Jackson, that hasn't already been said?
Yet so much of what is written about Michael is either inaccurate or negative.

The aim of this book - the first of two volumes - is to tell Michael's incredible story as accurately, honestly
and comprehensively as possible, by focussing on his music. The book includes a complete, chronological listing
of every album (including track listings), one-off single and collaboration Michael released in the USA and/or UK:

In the pre-Motown era
For Motown, solo and with the Jackson 5
With the Jacksons

The book also features a complete USA and UK chartography, detailed discographies from both the
USA and UK, a videography, and a fascinating listing of Jackson rarities from around the world.

REVIEWS

'...a very professional piece of work.' Record Collector magazine

'This book is a collector's dream. In addition to a critical history of the Jackson5, it includes a
complete UK and USA discography with insightful album reviews.'
   j5-collector.com

'At last a book covering Michael Jackson's early days, both as a solo artist and
as the lead singer of The Jackson 5. Not only are Jackson's many recordings
with Motown covered, but there is also fascinating account of his humble beginnings
from Gary, Indiana to Steeltown Records, where his first ever recordings were produced.
Rounding the main chapters off is a section on The Jacksons, who
enjoyed success themselves after leaving Motown in 1975.

'Written in an entertaining format, each album is taken individually with an appropriate
essay of the period, covering facts, single releases and chart information. All this with
additional material on unreleased recordings, a comprehensive discography, c
hartography, videography and an exclusive Jackson poll.

'The last decade or so has seen the media concentrate more on Jackson's eccentricities than
his prolific singer/songwriter credits. One glance at Michael Jackson The Early Years reminds
everyone that Jackson's career spans a lot further than Off The Wall and Thriller, and if anything
puts him up there with all of the universally recognised greats such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
Any fan of Jackson or of popular music, interested in what makes a legend, should look no further than this book,
as it covers the backbone of an industrious career.'  
Allan Bynion/amazon.co.uk

'Michael Jackson The Early Years: An incredible book!
The very first in a long time to tell you just where Michael came from. MJ The Early Years, paints you a picture
of the Jackson household, telling you the everlasting story of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.
Remember Dancing Machine, I Want You Back, Ben? Well these are all here with the stories to back them up!
You think you know so many things about Michael, and how the J5 started... You don't until reading this book.
I dare YOU to try it. '   
Christina Chaffin/amazon.com


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