@minh.hin0646: * Age 5 (1963): Michael Jackson began singing and performing with his brothers in The Jackson 5. * Age 6–10: He performed professionally with The Jackson 5 and quickly became the group’s lead singer. * Age 14 (1972): He released his first solo album, Got to Be There. * Age 21 (1979): He released Off the Wall, establishing himself as a major solo artist. * Age 23 (1982): He released Thriller, which became one of the most successful albums in music history. * Age 29 (1988): He released the album Bad and began the highly successful Bad era. * Age 30 (1988–1989): Michael was already one of the biggest and most influential entertainers in the world.