Michael Jackson: 1 of Madonna’s Songs Was Meant for His Album ‘Bad’ “Ben” became Jackson’s first no. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist. The track reached No. 1 on the ...

He launched his solo career in 1971 at the age of 13 ... According to a PEOPLE Staffer Paul Anka Had No Idea He'd Co-Written Michael Jackson's First Posthumous Hit. Then the Phone Rang Michael ...