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Jackson's first solo studio albums at age 14

(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-06-26 14:48

Starting in 1972, Jackson released a total of four solo studio albums with Motown, among them Got to Be There and Ben. These were released as part of the Jackson 5 franchise, and produced successful singles such as "Got to Be There", "Ben" and a remake of Bobby Day's "Rockin' Robin".

The group's sales began declining in 1973, and the band members chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow them creative control or input.

Although the group scored several top 40 hits, including the top 5 disco single "Dancing Machine" and the top 20 hit "I Am Love", the Jackson 5 left Motown in 1975.