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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his début to the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1969, and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the “King of Pop”[2] in subsequent years, his 1982 album Thriller is the world’s best-selling record of all time[3] and four other solo studio albums are also among the world’s best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).

In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of his music videos airing on MTV, such as “Beat It”, “Billie Jean” and Thriller—widely credited with transforming the music video from a promotional tool into an art form—helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as “Black or White” and “Scream” made Jackson an enduring staple on MTV in the 1990s. With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced many hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists. While Jackson was a member of Generation Jones [4][5], his influence impacted multiple generations.

Jackson donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his foundation, charity singles and support of 39 charities. Other aspects of his personal life, including his changing appearance and behavior, generated significant controversy, damaging his public image. Though he was accused of child sexual abuse in 1993, the criminal investigation was closed due to lack of evidence and Jackson was not charged. The singer had experienced health concerns since the early 1990s and conflicting reports regarding the state of his finances since the late 1990s. Jackson married twice and fathered three children, all of which caused further controversy. In 2005, Jackson was tried and acquitted of further sexual abuse allegations and several other charges.

One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time”—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era and the sale of 750 million records worldwide.[6] Jackson’s highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades. Jackson died on June 25, 2009, aged 50.[7] The specific cause of death has yet to be determined.[2] Before his death, Jackson had announced a 50 date sell-out This Is It comeback tour, in London, England.[8

REST IN PEACE “MIKE” FROM “LIL MAN 4RM DUVAL”

MIKE HAS APPEARED IN MOVIES SUCH AS

2005 Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls

2004 Michael Jackson: The One

2003 Michael Jackson: A Remarkable Life

2002 Men in Black II

1997 Ghosts

1997 Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film, Volume II

1995 The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Up from the Underground

1995 Michael Jackson: HIStory – Video Greatest Hits

1993 Michael Jackson: Dangerous – The Short Films

1991 Lennon: A Tribute

1991 Listen Up!: The Lives of Quincy Jones

1991 Switched at Birth Himself
1989 Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues

1988 Moonwalker Michael
1985 We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

1985 We Are the World: The Video Event

1985 The Other Lover Himself
1985 Captain Eo Captain EO
1983 James Brown and His Very Special Guest B.B. King

1983 Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

1983 Thriller

1978 The Wiz Scarecrow
1974 Free to Be… You and Me

1971 The Love Machine

1964 Goodbye Charlie

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