Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated dance moves such as the moonwalk, to which he gave the name, and the robot. His sound and style have influenced artists of various genres, and his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Jackson made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5. Jackson began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records, and rose to solo stardom with his 1979 album Off the Wall during the peak of the disco era. By the early 1980s, Jackson was a dominant figure in popular music.
| Born: | Michael Joseph Jackson, August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died: | June 25, 2009, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death: | Cardiac arrest induced by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication |
| Other names: | Michael Joe Jackson |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter, dancer |
| Children: | 3, including Paris |
| Parents: | Joe Jackson (father), Katherine Jackson (mother) |
| Family: | See Jackson family |
| Awards: | Full list |
| Twitter: | Michael Jackson's Twitter profile |
| Instagram: | Michael Jackson's Instagram profile |
| Facebook: | Michael Jackson's Facebook profile |
| Youtube: | Michael Jackson's Youtube channel |
| IMDb: | Michael Jackson's IMDb |
| Rotten Tomatoes: | Michael Jackson's Rotten Tomatoes |
| Spotify: | Michael Jackson's Spotify |
| iTunes: | Michael Jackson's iTunes |
About Michael Jackson
The King of Pop who became the most successful singer in American history for releasing award-winning hits like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It."
Michael Jackson Before Fame
He first rose to prominence at the age of six singing with the family group The Jackson 5 alongside his brothers Jermaine, Tito, Marlon and Jackie Jackson.
Achievement of Michael Jackson
His 1982 album Thriller became the best-selling album in history, winning thirteen Grammy Awards and having thirteen songs reach #1 on the U.S. charts.
Michael Jackson Family Life
He got married to Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, on May 26, 1994. After their divorce on January 18, 1996, he married Debbie Rowe on November 14, 1996. He had three children named Paris, Prince and Blanket.
Associations of Michael Jackson
He is the older brother of pop diva Janet Jackson.
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