Michael Jackson Birthplace - Childhood Hometown Tour of Gary Indiana

A visit to Gary Indiana , the childhood home of Michael Jackson . First stop was the hospital where the King of Pop was born followed by his childhood home . Also stopped off at the elementary school and location of first Jackson 5 performance .
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[@TheDailyWoo]

Was a little hesitant in certain areas of Gary roaming around by myself . Kept the rental car within close range at all times . Not the best place for tourists but was awesome to see all the MJ spots . Watch yesterday's video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mme7YX9jiqqCi8U

[@play4u67]

Heading that way now, I haven't had a computer for a few days, so now I'm getting caught up on all of my #DailyWoo vid's (=: Many Thanks again for all that you do to bring us a smile, put joy in our hearts and good & positive vibes in our souls, Adam

[@catinaclaytor3245]

i grew up listing to the jackson 5

[@play4u67]

Same here #CatinaMarieClaytor , I was almost 5 yrs old when the Jackson 5 signed with Barry Gordy in 1969. Michael has made so many memories for so many of his fans. He dearly loved and respected his fans (= Loved that about him too

[@RebelRed]

TheDailyWoo why is it so dangerous now?

[@adamsarna3521]

TheDailyWoo I was thinking that too be careful out there

[@Khaladevine]

Imagine living across from the Jackson’s old house

[@slash4real872]

U wouldn't won't to live where Mike lived as a child

[@Khaladevine]

@@slash4real872 why are you talking like you lived in the house across from them 😂

[@slash4real872]

@@Khaladevine my mom is from the ghetto murderers and chomos live there.

[@Khaladevine]

@@slash4real872 so your mom is from the same area in Indiana ?

[@bendaaa69]

@@Khaladevine yes i am too not from gary 15 miles away but have been there its ghetto one of the most dangerous places in indy

[@ToddEWalnuts]

6:57 So THAT’S where he learned his ABC’s and 123’s. Mind blown.

[@johnfarr2738]

Todd E Walnuts and the tree where joe Jackson made the kids break off switches for there beatings!

[@MrPAULONEAL]

@@johnfarr2738 He did more than that...

[@nx0n]

John Farr 😐 can you not

[@milana8680]

Am I the only one who noticed the heart shape cloud at 2:29 near Michaels house?💔🥺

[@raeabrahams1974]

I saw it. It's when he swings the camera from the street name across to the Jackson residences. It's quite a big heart. Very touching 💗💓

[@k.k8000]

I see it

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Hasty retreat? Gunshots perhaps? That was sad, really sad, to see so much wonderful history in such decay.... I am glad you showed it to us before it is completely gone. Thanks also for taking a risk to do so! Great vlog, Adam.

[@DUSTYBASS]

When you stand out like a sore White thumb...you represent a soft target.....because folks know you don't belong there. Scary Gary??? Really? Reminds me of a big Irish college kid I had as a summer helper when my full time helper would go on vacation.....6'2" football player who would literally lock the door in between stops or when I went in to get paid. I would always tell him...if you're afraid stay home. He always seemed to regain that jock swagger once we got back to the suburbs west of Chicago.

[@cgass0109]

@@DUSTYBASS smh

[@brandontorres4499]

damn He and his brothers entertained the world so that they wouldn't have to live in such minimal conditions, Michael rose from almost nothing to becoming one of if not the greatest entertainer to ever walk the earth, it's so inspiring to me, RIP THE KING OF POP

[@kikka7391]

Thanks so much for this video of the family Jackson and Michael , living in this first house.

[@alkoller8437]

It's a bummer this video of Michael Jackson's home town of Gary, Indiana elicited many negative comments regarding poor people, and where they live. This is poverty, folks. And a not-so-gentle reminder, this is also part of America. As always, thanks for the video Adam.

[@DUSTYBASS]

Al, you need to read up on ALL the factors that led to the demise of Gary. Look up their school system and economy back 60- 70 years.

[@cosmo1578]

I am from Gary, Indiana and in the 60tys & 70tys Gary, Indiana was a beautiful place to live. Right behind the Jackson house was a historic black high school named, ROOSEVELT HIGH and home of the Panthers. The elementary school he went to was GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located right off of 21st Avenue on the westside of Gary. I grew up 5 blocks from Jackson St. Mike lived on 2300 Jackson which was 5 blocks west of Broadway and I lived on 2300 Massachusetts St.one block east of Broadway. Gary, Indiana was a great place to grow up back then, But around 1990 Gary United States Steel mills started going down and the rest is history as they say. Currently they have begun to rebuild Gary, Indiana with new hospitals, new casino, possible Michael Jackson museum, Amazon just built a new factory there, So I believe the place is on it's way back and I am happy for the home town to be beautiful again. Much love everyone.

[@phoenix123392]

@@cosmo1578 god bless you randall. and gary indiana too..

[@justinitsthatguyme010]

It's an abandoned old steel working town.

[@adonisgillespy1460]

It was a well needed to see video. Believe it or not a lot off my friends and family don’t have the means to leave or want to. I love my city I was Js bless to make it out like Jackson’s. Once you make it out you don’t go back cause you already know you can get stuck there. This is so sad. I cry every time I go back home for a funeral. That’s the only time I go back and I don’t go to many of them no more. It gets very uncomfortable every time I go back. My daughter is 16 now and always ask if she can go to my home town with me. I tell her no it’s not safe. I have to put a vest on some times until I hook up with my brother or friend’s. It really comes alive after dark

[@amyyoshikawa7698]

This was a very interesting and nice vlog. Seeing Michael Jackson's old hospital and his childhood home is very touching. So many memories!

[@tiffprendergast]

mark rylander stop

[@BenLaurence]

Love some Michael Jackson history! Crazy how many places so significant to Michael Jackson are now abandoned

[@fnjesusfreak]

A real shame, isn't it? (@ both Ben and james)

[@BenLaurence]

james 699 very true!

[@BenLaurence]

sarachikorita it is a shame :(

[@faithhope6891]

His kids I think do not want it after all that took place

[@moviestar9617]

MJ came, he saw, he conquered. Time to move on.

[@betonarchese]

My Grandfather's construction company built those houses. My Dad worked on the Jackson house himself. Glad you posted this.

[@jayalexdoesitall3001]

My childhood Hero... Rest In Peace Michael almost 10 years

[@jaywade5664]

From someone that has lived near Gary my whole life it’s really sad how run down those historic places have gotten. Luckys definitely should be a museum. My gma worked with his dad Joe for many years, it’s always sad how those Jackson boys had to live growing up. It definitely worked out for them but they never were able to have a true childhood.

[@RosinGoblin]

Pretty cool to see you in my hometown. Glad you made it out in one peice. Thanks for stopping by

[@Ghostkilla773]

It's crazy how I never visited the Jackson house but yet live 15 to 20 min away

[@IndigoChild007]

What?!!

[@destinyalford2254]

I'm so jealous.i live in Michigan but I definitely wanna go down there to visit as well as Neverland

[@EverythingIAdore]

What!!

[@Ghostkilla773]

Yea i live in a south suburb of Chicago and my town is literally on the state line of Illinois and Indiana

[@siezurefreegirl]

Why not if I may ask

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

It's sad the Gary is a shell of itself now. When I was born there it was a GREAT place to live and grow up. I could play in the park until sundown. Tons of stores and cinemas. I did not realize I living so close to MJ and clan until they were famous.

[@brianarbenz7206]

Gary was the hometown of the Jacksons, Frank Borman, Karl Malden, Hank Stram; lots of greatness originated there.

[@denises.8203]

Everyone has a history,sometimes it's just so hard to say goodbye. ❤M.J

[@GabrielSantos-ve4wq]

Sim concordo.. a vid da gente é assim mesmo , principalmente sendo dele um anjo etetno , um príncipe encantado apaixonante.😄👏👏👄👄👄👄🇧🇷

[@rmannayr2129]

May he Rest in Peace!

[@___David___Savian]

FUN FACTS: In the same month of August 1958, the singer Madonna was born on August 16 and 13 days later just four and a half hours car drive away Michael Jackson was born. Michael and Madonna became the most successful male and female artists of the 1980s. Also, they went together as a date to the 1991 Academy (Oscars) Award. Madonna said they had kissed and he was shy at first. But, then got into it.

[@michaeltrapson]

I appreciate this!

[@Ponakalaranjit456]

Oh Hey Trapson How are you Your Videos are Great Man Keep it up Bro.

[@latarshamitchell8732]

Love you bro u look just like Michael Jackson

[@latarshamitchell8732]

Keep the video up and also my mom laughed so hard when she watched your video if Michael Jackson was in gta love you

[@fidelbaca5616]

Yeah Adam the woo got down on this video I see you tho glow hang in here!

[@margaritanazario3431]

How sad how abandoned everything was. Place with great history. Thanks for the vlog

[@sarakeith5480]

I am always a little sad to abandoned buildings!! Thanks for sharing a piece of Michael Jackson's childhood!! Enjoy your weekend Adam!!

[@crisrodeiguez]

It's always so sad to see old towns falling apart. But they will live on in our memories, just like Micheal Jackson. Thanks for sharing!!

[@RebelRed]

Thank you so much for this vlog Adam. I love MJ & was so sad when he died. A unique talent who was abused his whole life & tormented to death. You did a great job here, thanks again.

[@RebelRed]

Sir Wallace of Bauer, Esq., DDS leave me alone please

[@tiffprendergast]

Rebel Red yup

[@tiffprendergast]

mark rylander no he didn’t

[@julianabarros3253]

mark rylander are you clearly one of those who go with the media? What are you doing in a video from fan to fan hater?

[@yllohgineok]

Loved seeing his home..thank-you...

[@saturnsowlsblackmaster1106]

Michael Jackson The GOAT

[@Thelawncarenut]

Looks like you ended your day in Miller which is a really nice part of Gary. I used to spray lawns in Gary. i also got all my tattoos in Gary, IN at a place called Famous Legs. It's a really cool town and I hope one day it can recover some of it's greatness.

[@cgass0109]

Ahhhhhh Famous legs is legendary!! I got a tattoo there when I was 20..

[@mustangcindy1303]

Thanks for showing us where the King of Pop grew up. Can’t believe they fit that many people into that small house.

[@kimberlygoss7773]

Hey Adam!! I enjoyed learning about the history of Michael Jackson. He was a great pop singer. Love his songs. Thank you for taking me along. Always love what you do. ❤️ your awesome 😉

[@livmarlin4259]

HE WAS A PEDOPHILE CHILD MOLESTER.

[@mikemartin5386]

“A Bullet hole has been placed in the front window” lol

[@Canwegetsubswithvideos-pu3zd]

Wow

[@elenhlouka2208]

I miss him so much😭😭😭😭

[@anumiller7140]

It wasn't that long ago that you would have gone into that hospital,I guess now that you are older and wiser you don't have the nerve anymore.

[@spoonypoon7998]

Key word: WISER!

[@TheCaulfield1]

Really enjoyed this vlog of the Jackson home and parts of Gary. It's crazy to think that a massive family lived in that tiny house! That mural on the wall of the J5 in the beginning was PHENOMENAL...LOVED THAT!! Thanks again love from Liverpool, UK xxx

[@urbnistiq]

Glad I found this on the 9 year anniversary of his passing. I miss him a lot and it was amazing to see this footage. Thank you for this! Bonus points for it being uploaded the day before my birthday 🙏🏾

[@jonathanrossmusic2509]

I’ve spent a real lot of time in neighboring areas of Gary and it’s rough. I’m glad you made it safely. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@ProfitusMaximus]

Im from Gary...i used to pass this house ALL THE TIME

[@Stevo_Drums]

Early morning, daylight, and awareness of your surroundings served your safety well. Nice vlog, Adam! Glad you made it out safely 🕺🏻

[@rxtv1016]

I love the old school so much it’s crazy how the world has evolved

[@autyyy6570]

Underrated comment I totally agree

[@oodololly2529]

We made a pilgrimage to Gary when we were teenagers---Michael, we love you!

[@oodololly2529]

Also, we wonder if that statue in the front yard was moved there from Neverland Ranch. That didn't used to be there.

[@oodololly2529]

Yep---sure did. Writing that comment after a long work week.

[@dona4him942]

Very cool vlog! Thank you for sharing this! ..... And Rest In Peace, Michael. You are very missed. 🤗

[@eraven1982]

I love MJ so much. Thanks for sharing! It's so crazy to see everything so run down.

[@Sparklyel]

I loved seeing this. thank you so much for sharing!

[@dombutler7685]

I can't imagine that Michael had fond memories of that house, but it is good to see that it is being looked after. Thanks for taking the trouble and maybe the risk to go there!!

[@soundbombin23]

I’m sure they made the best of what they had. Humble beginnings he’ll never forget.

[@Mrhostil95]

Well he had a loving family ( aside from his father). They were a tight knit family back then.

[@mrs.stripedpajamas5426]

Awww, I miss our baby Michael ❣️

[@raven_ous2585]

It's amazing how they all managed to fit in this cue little house !@💕

[@user-sy4wf6ot8t]

Beautiful video. We get the feel of the place. How the elements have claimed Gary is painful to see, as if it's not a city but the innocent soul of the king of pop.😥

[@play4u67]

Thank You very much Adam for making this one, man!! You risked life and limb for us by doing this one and it's very much appreciated!!!! You got to be really careful in Gary these days, it's definitely not a safe area by any means!!!! I can't imagine Michael (if he were still alive) ever visiting Gary again let alone buying/building a house there for any reason!!!! Glad you wasn't hurt or worse while making this video..stay safe and safe travels as well. Take care, Trish in West Virginia

[@saiyongdawn7756]

Thank you so much for making this vid, at almost the cost of your life. I see you wasted no time getting out of there. Its sad to see the town pretty much abandoned but at least they keep the King of Pop's family home looking nice. Considering where they all live now and the beautiful homes and so forth they have its nice to see the humble beginnings where it all started. If it had not been for the father they would've probably still be in humble status but a lot happier and a lot less miserable. MJ would probably still be here with us. But then we would have never gotten to know these guys nor their talents. I visited Motown years ago, the house used in the beginning, when I visited relatives. It was very humbling to say the least.

[@tiffprendergast]

Sarah Stewart yup

[@slash4real872]

Shud up he was safe stop acting 😨😳 scared

[@amandagibson5654]

Love you Adam ! Thank you for all your hard work !!!

[@mrsbenishek2472]

I love michael jackson he is a very good person and dad

[@evelynlester6884]

I enjoyed seeing the childhood home of Michael Jackson. 👍

[@dhit6277]

This is ATW at his best. Exploring the country and telling great little stories. Thanks Adam! Love the vlog today buddy!!!!

[@estew6764]

I must say, i really enjoyed this video. It is so humbling to see what basic accommodations housed such a talented family. They came from virtually nothing and likely would have amounted to nothing has their father not been the father he was. He had many faults, but without him, those kids wouldn’t have been the family they turned out to be.

[@GabrielSantos-ve4wq]

Claro. Ninguém tem que condena.lo . Ele formou os filhos bem , principalmente Michael. UM verdadeiro príncipe em postura , tudo , carinhoso....🧡🧡❤❤❤❤❤❤🇧🇷👄👄👄👄👄

[@MoviemaniaNick]

I still listen to Michael Jackson's songs to this day! Great music!

[@faithhope6891]

MoviemaniaNick me too

[@tiffprendergast]

MoviemaniaNick yup

[@zacharynaylor2320]

I’m originally from Indiana lived there til I was 19 years old and I’ve been through Gary quite a few times. And I lived in Kokomo for about 7 years and it’s like an hour and thirty minutes away from Fairmount Indiana where James Dean grew up. And he’s right Gary Indiana downtown is mainly empty and abandoned buildings. Just like the school that James Dean went to as a young boy is abandoned. But my favorite place to visit is the James dean museum is an amazing to visit and in Indianapolis another is the Madam Walker Legacy Center which used to be Madam CJ Walkers headquarters until her passing in May 25, 1919( aged 51) due to kidney failure and complications of hypertension.

[@candarianpumpkin]

Great video. Fascinating to see these locations. I remember watching Thriller on MTV and trying to soak up every moment because if I recall correctly it was rarely shown after the premiere airing. Now I can watch it anytime here on KZbin.

[@venividivici2175]

I just went there today (I live about ten minutes from there), and it seems that whoever maintains the property has painted over all of the names and replaced all of the bricks that were written on. They put up two big poster boards for people to write on instead of the property, but people just scribbled over other people's names and then resorted to again writing on the fence and bricks. It seems all of the writing is from recently so I think they just painted over it again. It must be a pain fixing it back up because people are taking knives and carving stuff into the fence. If you drive past the back of the property, people stuck their arms through the fence and scribbled on the back of the shed(?) behind the home. Also, that tribute statue at the front corner is still missing. I read they were supposed to put it back up last summer, but for some reason they never did.

[@meerasingh3400]

All whatever is being done, is because the family does not want the world to remember Michael Jackson ! It is so obvious !

[@GregsVlog]

Very cool to see his house. Hard to believe the whole family crammed in there!

[@mayspondmogul]

Adventures by George The amount of talent w singing and dancing and laughing in that tiny house just couldnt contain that energy no wonder they were constantly on the road they literally couldnt fit back in that house. I wish he was still here!

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

Adventures by George That was a different time. When families stayed together an did not need much!

[@hemidesign]

exactly!!!

[@lisajackson2329]

Adventures by George Had no choice no good paying jobs then or opportunity

[@briandaly7236]

How sweet, if you listen closely you can almost hear the crying and screams from the repeated beatings bestowed upon Michael and his siblings by their abusive alcoholic father Joe who forced them to “earn their keep”. Smdh

[@darktoostie]

Awesome, thanks Adam! Enjoying these little trips through time.

[@sarahfanourgakis8215]

My 9 year old son is a huge Michael Jackson fan. He will love this video.

[@Vern55x]

Just listened to Thriller this evening. Thanks!

[@jodywoodruff6473]

Cool video. I loved Michael. Stay safe 👍🤗

[@brg9085]

Thank you for working so hard to find and document all the things you do

[@gregturner5890]

Wow wee...i seen storage sheds bigger than that house...sm.2 bedroom at most...but they made it out...thank God....😣thank you Jackson s😍😍😍😍😍😍and Adam the woo ..

[@leptirica972]

It's a shame that doesn't exist at least one place dedicated to Michael's life where fans from the whole world could come and feel close to his life.

[@meerasingh3400]

You are so right !

[@zachary_attackery]

Gary Indiana is the scariest place I’ve ever been, it’s like a war zone

[@lisamarie9823]

Thank You for this. I had chills the whole time .

[@colinblake24]

Great tour Adam. It's sad to see towns across America being abandoned like your travels across Route 66. I glad you show them of course. Always be safe.

[@adventureswithchristian6967]

Yea get the heck out of there Adam. Great video!!

[@JenniferandMark2014]

Thanks for sharing. I enjoy music history.

[@amaiagemin]

Michael your childhood home was so cute

[@iriscarmona9607]

Hi Adam, Gary Indiana look very different then another's places in Indiana that they're nice. Thank you so much for sharing. Besos from Puerto Rico 🤗😍👍

[@ItsAllForYouDemon]

Great video! Stay safe.

[@tes420]

The King of Woo 🙏🏻

[@sherrywoody2142]

As usual another great video. Glad you were safe while filming❤

[@lynnegrindstaff1075]

Thank you for sharing this. I hope to visit there in the future.

[@bamamoondog9039]

Very informative. Great Video !!

[@Nancy-iv1yj]

Thanks Adam

[@annekap.1656]

Thank you very much. I appreciate that you told us what you were seeing but without personal opinions. That’s respectful.

[@monicalara3793]

Yes!!! Thanks sooo much for your videos Adam! Love you!!

[@theendorsement]

You hightailed it out of there Adam! Lol #letsWOOthis

[@garyolafson8303]

Oh, yeah; 'what was that noise.....' would have my mind spinning & my body turning around in a circle - also.

[@musicluvr8909]

Thanks for putting up this video, much regards🙏

[@meenameenadurai4709]

Thanks for sharing.. God bless you MJ always in my heart and love him more💖💖

[@itsjustjoey__]

It was always called Jackson street before they moved in, however the Jackson family street was redone

[@tanyakettell4109]

He said that. 🙂

[@rexsexson5349]

And that is correct to both above comments ⬆️

[@jennyoneill8497]

I always thought the street got renamed because of them

[@jediknightguy82]

Adam - not far is abandoned nike missile base in Portage Indiana. Gate is usually wide open. There are not any no trespassing signs either. You should check it out!

[@marysemichel4702]

I did enjoy it.thank you for sharing our king of music Michael Jackson birth place.

[@thornrob]

gave the thumbs up not only because it's a good video (as always), but because you braved that town alone! I have just driven through and was scared poo-less.

[@Ashley-kd2su]

Glad you stayed safe. Thanks for the awesome vlog. My son loves MJ. He was only a baby when MJ passed but he really loves him and his music. So thank you for teaching him about and showing him these places.

[@357twilson]

Ashley Moreno ...Ashley you are so beautiful baby 🤩😍

[@frankturcios6075]

I am 9 and a half inches endowed

[@slash4real872]

Hi Ms pretty 😍

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

MJ👑

[@charitygrace1047]

cool video always loved MJ music i did not know MJ lived in Gary indiana learn something new everyday lol Thanks Adam

[@brotherbrandonheterosexual4131]

Thank you *Mr* Woo for another phenomenal video

[@rexsexson5349]

I've seen the making of thriller VHS a ton growing up. My older sisters friends had copies and would bring them over.

[@moonraker30]

I remember being a kid and being invited to someone’s house to watch the short film back in the day, interesting #80sKid

[@madhavp6455]

fact: Gary became popular bcz of MJ

[@claudiaputtin287]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@johnsnow2654]

Love your videos dude. Thank you for bringing such great content.

[@deniseboldea1624]

Those statues look like ones that used to sit at the Neverland Ranch. Adam, have you ever been to the Motown records Museum in Detroit?

[@brianonthego]

Good morning Adam. So cool to wake up and see your video. Trying to figure out your video release time..very early. Thumbs up, Did you ever figure out what that noise at the end was?

[@marcelinedepot1381]

Awesome to see that Jackson history and sad to see what's happened to the neighborhoods and buildings. Also, got to admit that we both sat around humming the song Gary Indiana from the Music Man while we watched: Gary, Indiana, Gary Indiana, Not Louisiana, Paris, France, New York, or Rome, but-- Gary, Indiana, Gary, Indiana, Gary Indiana, My home sweet home.

[@inate03]

Loved the video Thank you for being you!