Gary, Indiana, the birthplace of Michael Jackson; in holding a special tribute to the native son on Friday, July 10, 2009 at the U.S. Steelyard Stadium. The tribute will start at 6:00 pm. Admission is free.
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The Tribute is called A Tribute to Gary Native Michael J. Jackson. The tribute, which is free, starts at 6:00 pm.
The Gary Indiana website has a biography of Michael Jackson, early photos of Michael Jackson and of the Jackson 5 and directions to Jackson's Childhood Home.
According the the biography on the Gary website, Jackson was born to a working class family on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. His father, Joseph Jackson had been a guitarist but he put his musical aspirations aside to provide for his family. He believed his sons had talent so he molded them into a musical group in the early 1960's.
The musical group initially consisted of the older brothers: Tito, Jermaine and Jackie. Michael joined his brothers when he was five and the youngster emerged as the lead singer for the group. His older brother Marlon joined the group and it evolved into the Jackson 5.
Michael showed amazing range and depth for a young performer, which as also noted by Motown legend Smokey Robinson in the Michael Jackson Memorial at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Jackson was able to convey emotions far beyond his age.
The biography goes on to describe the Jackson's career as they signed with Motown with Berry Gordy and their rise to fame in the entertainment world. See Biography of Michael Jackson.
Gary has proclaimed pride in their native son. Michael Jackson died suddenly of cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. Fans have been gathering at his childhood home to pay homage since news of his death.
U.S. Steelyard Stadium is located at 500 East 5th Avenue, Gary, IN 46402. Gary is approximately 45 miles from the O'Hare Airport area of Chicago, Illinois.
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