The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

Michael Jackson, Part 1: From Jackson 5 to King of Pop

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Michael Jackson became the King of Pop before he was ever allowed to be ordinary. This episode traces his rise from the Jackson 5 and Motown to Off the Wall, Thriller, the moonwalk and Neverland, exploring the family pressure, talent, fame and isolation that shaped one of music’s most remarkable lives.

Topics Include

  • Joe Jackson, childhood pressure, and the Jackson family home
  • The Jackson 5, Motown, and Michael’s breakout voice
  • Off the Wall, Thriller, MTV, and the moonwalk
  • The Pepsi burn, image changes, and Neverland
  • Jordan Chandler and the moment everything turns
    • Resources and Further Reading
    • Michael Jackson - Encyclopaedia Britannica
    • The Jackson 5 - Motown Museum
    • Michael Jackson - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
    • Pepsi fire left Michael Jackson in pain - Los Angeles Times
      • Host & Show Info
      • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
      • Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland
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          Host & Show Info

          • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
          • Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland

          Community & Calls to Action

          • Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
          • Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast
          • Website: thecompendiumpodcast.com
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