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"16" Magazine Interview

Date of publication confirmed in Chris Cadman’s “Michael Jackson the Maestro” (“1972”)

“16” magazine (1972), From Chris Cadman’s “Michael Jackson the Maestro” (article summary/quotes)

The Jackson 5 individually answered 10 questions each from date of birth to secret ambitions. Strangely Michael’s date of birth was listed at 29th August, 1959.

Michael’s highlights:

Michael was 4’ 7” tall and weighed 75 pounds at the time of the question and answers session with 16.

Favourite music makers were Diana Ross, The Temptations and Three Dog Night.

Favourite food: “Gee I like everything, especially ham sandwiches, bacon and barbequed spare ribs – yum!”

Secret ambition: “I want to always do just what I’m doing now as a member of the Jackson 5 – but someday I’d like to try acting too!”