The Jackson 5—it’s incredible the band even existed. From Gary, Indiana, the family group rose to stardom in the 1960s and 1970s thanks to a grammar-school aged lead singer in Michael Jackson. Before he was the King of Pop, Jackson was the fresh-faced ...

“ABC” wasn’t just a hit—it was a cultural phenomenon. Released in early 1970 as the title track from their second studio album of the same name, the song was crafted by The Corporation, the powerhouse Motown collective responsible for shaping the group’s early sound, according to Genius.

The King of Pop's biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is finally in theaters. Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson - son of Michael's brother Germaine Jackson - portrays his uncle with Juliano Valdi portraying the younger version.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Jackson 5 scored many big hits during their time together, especially in the first few years when they were brand new.

From "Rockin' Robin" to "Rock With You" and "You Rock My World," the King of Pop's top hits cross several chapters of his legendary canon. In a career that spanned almost all 50 years of his life, Michael Jackson became a mainstay on the Billboard charts ...