Michael Jackson
(1958-2009)
~ The King of Pop ~
An american singer, songwriter, dancer and philanthropist, who was the biggest pop star of his era and the most popular artiste in the world in the 80s. He was the youngest of his brothers and lead singer to thier Motown group "the Jackson 5". He became one of the most defining stars of the 20th century, known as a singer who changed the contours of American pop culture through his contributions to music, dance and fashion. Having an iconic signature dance move known as the moon work he performed in several live shows and concerts, he is the most awarded individual music artist. Sadly in 2009, he died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 50 years. We miss you forever Michael!
Some of his hit songs are:
- Beat it(1982).
- Billie Jean(1982).
- Thriller(1982).
- Dangerous(1991).
- Smooth Criminal(1987).
- They Don't Care About Us(1995).
- Earth Song(1995).
Time-line of Michael Jackson's life:
- 1958- Born in Gary, Indana, United states on the 29th of August.
- 1964- Joined the Jackson Brothers (Jackson 5).
- 1972- Began his Solo Career with the album "Got to be there".
- 1979- Released his first major solo album "Off the Wall".
- 1982- Released his best selling album of all time "Thriller".
- 1984- Diagnosed with Vitiligo.
- 1984- Cowrote "We are the world " with Lionel Richie.
- 1987- Released his album "Bad".
- 1998- The Bad World Tour (Set two Guiness World Record , with the largest grossing tour in history and the tour with largest attend audience)
- 1988- Released his only autobigraphy named "Moonwalk."
- 1989- "King of Pop" popularized by Elizabeth Taylor when she presented him with the Soul Train Heritage Award.
- 1991- Released the album "Dangerous."
- 1992- Founded the Heal the World Foundation.
- 1994- Married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.
- 1995- Released the album "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I".
- 1996- Divorced Lisa Marie Presley and married Deborah Jeanne Rowe.
- 1997- His first child Michael Joesph Jackson Jr.(Prince Jackson) was born.
- 1997- Released the album "Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix".
- 1998- His second child Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson was born.
- 1999- Divorced Deborah Jeanne Rowe.
- 2001- Released the album "Invincible".
- 2001- Performed at "The Madison Square Garden".
- 2002- His third child Prince Michael Jackson II (nicknamed "Blanket") was born.
- 2006- His house "Neverland Ranch" closed due to financial debts.
- 2009- Died on June 25th due to Cardiac Arrest.
"Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul,
and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation"
-Michael Jackson
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