Fantastic 5CD set of live performances from the legendary King of Pop! Includes 'Billie Jean', 'I Want You Back', 'I'll Be There', 'Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)', 'Smooth Criminal', 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'', 'Beat It', 'Black Or White', 'Rock With You' and more!
Michael Jackson's musical career began at the age of five performing with his brothers Tito, Jackie, Marlon and Jermaine. Having auditioned for Motown impresario Berry Gordy in 1968 the group then known as The Jackson 5 were signed to the Motown label where they stayed until 1976. Having teamed up with Quincy Jones Michael released his first solo album for Epic records titled "Off The Wall" in August 10th 1979 - this was the beginning of what was to become the Michael Jackson phenomenon.
This 5CD set features a fine selection of FM broadcast recordings available from Michael Jackson’s extraordinary catalogue of stunning live performances. Featuring the tracks 'Billie Jean', 'I Want You Back', 'I'll Be There', 'Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)', 'Smooth Criminal', 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'', 'Beat It', 'Black Or White', 'Rock With You' and many more. Michael Jackson will always be remembered as one of the most talented and charismatic performers to ever take to the stage; this collection makes it obvious why this is.
