So much has how been said and written about the life and career of Michael Jackson that it has become almost impossible to disentangle the man from the myth. Recent revelations are only the latest instalments of a saga that began decades ago. This book is the fruit of over 30 years of research and hundreds of exclusive interviews with a remarkable level of access to the very closest circles of the Jackson family - including Michael himself. Cutting through tabloid rumours, J. Randy Taraborrelli traces the real story behind the Michael Jackson we see and hear today, from his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent to his ever-changing personal appearance and bizarre publicity stunts. This major biography includes the behind-the-scenes story to many of the landmarks in Jackson's life: his legal and commercial battles, his marriages to Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe, his passions and addictions, his children. Objective and revealing, it carries the hallmarks of all of Taraborrelli's best-sellers: impeccable research, brilliant storytelling and definitive documentation.
【目录】
Prologue
PART ONE
Introduction
Joseph and Katherine
Early Days
Joseph Hits Michael
Climbing Mountains
'My poor, poor family'
Rebbie Marries
The First Record Deal
The Jacksons Sign with Motown
'Hollywood Livin"
Creating The Jackson 5's First Hit
Michael Moves in with Diana
Success!
PART TWO
'ABC' and 'The Love You Save'
'It just kept gettin' better . . .
Joseph and Katherine Buy an Estate
Michael's First Solo Record
Growing Up in the Public Eye
Tito Marries
Groupies
'Rockin' Robin' and 'Ben'
Katherine Files for Divorce
The Downslide
Jermaine Falls for the Boss's Daughter
PART THREE
Jermaine's and Hazel's Wedding
Las Vegas
Jackie Marries
Michael's Private Meeting with Berry
CBS Offers the Jacksons a 'Sweet Deal'
Joseph to Jermaine: 'sign it!'
What's in a Name?
The Jacksons Leave Motown
Jackson Family Values
Losing to Motown
PART FOUR
Watum
'Why do people think I'm gay?'
Michael and Joseph Meet with CBS
The Wiz
A Rendezvous with Destiny
The Wiz is a Flop
Transition
Off the Wall
Michael Turns Twenty-one . . . and Gets His Own Lawyer
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