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Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson in 1984
Background information
Birth name
Michael Joseph Jackson
Born
August 29, 1958 (1958-08-29) (age 49)
Gary, Indiana, USA
Genre(s)
R&B, soul, pop, dance-pop, disco, rock, urban, funk, Motown
Occupation(s)
singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, dancer, choreographer, actor
Instrument(s)
Vocals, percussion, multiple instruments
Years active
1967–present
Label(s)
Motown, Epic, Sony, The Michael Jackson Company, Inc.
Associated acts
The Jackson 5/Jacksons, Janet Jackson, Quincy Jones, Teddy Riley, 3T
Influences
James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis, Jr., Fred Astaire
Website
MichaelJackson.com
Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29, 1958) is an American musician and entertainer. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of eleven as a member of the Jackson 5. Jackson went on to begin a solo career in 1972, becoming a pop icon and named the "King of Pop", in subsequent years. Five of his studio albums, Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995), have become some of the world's best selling pop records.
Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music in the late 1970s as the first black entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of his videos aired on MTV, such as "Beat It" and "Billie Jean", helped to put the relatively young channel "on the map", while videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson a staple on MTV into the 1990s. He transformed the music video into an art form and a promotional tool as well. Jackson popularized physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, along with a distinctive musical sound and vocal style that have influenced numerous hip hop, pop, and R&B artists.
Jackson has donated and raised several hundred million dollars for beneficial causes, through his Dangerous World Tour, charity singles and support of thirty-nine charities.[1][2] However other aspects of his personal life has generated significant controversy; plastic surgery, a lightening skin tone due to vitiligo and eccentric behavior have damaged his reputation among the public. He was accused of child sexual abuse in 1993, although the matter was settled out of court. Jackson was tried, and later acquitted, of further child molestation allegations and several other charges in 2005. Jackson has been the subject of long term financial difficulties and health concerns.
Jackson is one of few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. His awards include eight Guinness World Records (including one for Thriller, as the worlds best selling album), thirteen Grammy Awards, thirteen number one singles in his solo career, and the sale of over 750 million units worldwide. Jackson's highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career has made him a part of pop culture for almost four decades.
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