It began in 1965 when he first stepped on stage with his brothers at a local talent show in Gary, Indiana. In a career spanning four decades, Jackson sold over 400 million albums, earning thirteen Grammy awards, and spinning dance moves that captivated the world. Songs like "Billie Jean" and "Black and White" altered our national discussion of race and equality, and Jackson's signature aesthetic, from the single white glove to the moonwalk, defined a generation. Despite years of scandal and controversy, Jackson's ultimate legacy will always be his music. Rolling Stone journalist Steve Knopper delves deeply into Michael Jackson's music and talent. From the artist's early days with the Jackson 5, to his stratospheric success as a solo artist, to his volatile final years, his attempted comeback, and untimely death. Knopper explores the beguiling and often contradictory forces that fueled Michael Jackson's genius, and celebrates the genius and influence of an incomparable talent.