Ben
1972
Michael Jackson's first number 1 single as a solo artist was "Ben" in 1972. He was still part of the Jackson 5, but also released several solo singles during that time.
"I Want You Back" from his Jackson 5 days.
elton john
No. The band (called The Jacksons) broke up in 1990. Michael's popularity did make it hard for him to do anything besides his own music, because he had so much work to do. === ===
1972
Thriller
Michael Jackson's first number 1 single as a solo artist was "Ben" in 1972. He was still part of the Jackson 5, but also released several solo singles during that time.
"I Want You Back" from his Jackson 5 days.
"The Jackson 5ive" aired from September 11, 1971 until 14 October 1972 .
Adele
1974.
They had a no1 hit in the US called over and over, it was their only ever no1 hit.
Vertigo
Barbara Streisand
elton john
Ben was #1 in 1972. Got to be there was #4 in 1971.