Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009), known as the "King of Pop", was an American musician and one of the most commercially successful and influential entertainers of all time. His unique contributions to music and dance, along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a prominent figure in popular culture for four decades.
Alongside his brothers, he made his debut in 1964 as lead singer and youngest member of The Jackson 5, and began a successful solo career in 1971. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995) among the best selling. He is widely credited with having transformed the music video from a promotional tool into an art form, with videos for his songs "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" making him the first African American artist to amass a strong crossover following on MTV.
While preparing for the This Is It concert tour in 2009, Jackson died at the age of 50 after suffering from cardiac arrest. He reportedly had been administered drugs such as propofol and lorazepam, and his death was ruled a homicide by the Los Angeles County coroner. His death triggered an outpouring of grief from around the world with his globally live broadcast memorial service attracting an audience of up to one billion people.
Alongside his brothers, he made his debut in 1964 as lead singer and youngest member of The Jackson 5, and began a successful solo career in 1971. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995) among the best selling. He is widely credited with having transformed the music video from a promotional tool into an art form, with videos for his songs "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Thriller" making him the first African American artist to amass a strong crossover following on MTV.
While preparing for the This Is It concert tour in 2009, Jackson died at the age of 50 after suffering from cardiac arrest. He reportedly had been administered drugs such as propofol and lorazepam, and his death was ruled a homicide by the Los Angeles County coroner. His death triggered an outpouring of grief from around the world with his globally live broadcast memorial service attracting an audience of up to one billion people.
by rc2696 October 21, 2009
Get the michael jacksonmug. Hmm.. where should I start??
The King of Pop
Pop Music Icon
Record in the Guiness Book of World Records as most money spent to charities
The family that accused Michael Jackson of molesting their child admitted that they only did it for money
Michael Jackson was and will be the most talented entertainer in the world
Unfortunately, lots of people today are brainwashed by The Media and believe every little lie they come up with
Most of the world sees Michael Jackson as the real, talented, fun, loving, innocent guy he really is while the rest see him as what The Media, or what I like to call them, "The Lies" sees him as....
He died June 25, 2009, a day after my birthday.
He will never be forgotten....
R.I.P. Michael Jackson <3
The King of Pop
Pop Music Icon
Record in the Guiness Book of World Records as most money spent to charities
The family that accused Michael Jackson of molesting their child admitted that they only did it for money
Michael Jackson was and will be the most talented entertainer in the world
Unfortunately, lots of people today are brainwashed by The Media and believe every little lie they come up with
Most of the world sees Michael Jackson as the real, talented, fun, loving, innocent guy he really is while the rest see him as what The Media, or what I like to call them, "The Lies" sees him as....
He died June 25, 2009, a day after my birthday.
He will never be forgotten....
R.I.P. Michael Jackson <3
Michael Jackson: If you wanna make the world a better place, then take a look at yourself and make a change
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by MissKayla July 17, 2009
Get the Michael Jacksonmug. Born on August, 29 1958 in Gary, Indiana in a family of 9 children with whom he formed a band called the Jackson 5 at the age of 6 he became famous during the motown golden years with hist such as "i want you back", "i'll be there".
Michael, the singer and most talented dancer of the band, started a solo career with his first album "off the wall" followed by "thriller" produced by Quincy Jones which sold 60 million units worldwide. He was also the first black entertainer to appear on TV and was a pioneer in terms of image, inventing the videoclip, that along with his famous dance step "the moonwalk" durin a performance of "billie jean" made him the most famous entertainer of all time. He released other albums such as "bad", "dangerous" and "HIStory" which were also very popular. Overall, he sold about 100 million albums throughout the world and earned the title "king of pop".
Nevertheless, the media crucified him using his peter pan image, he also faced many rumours about his constant physical appearance changes which were in fact due to serious diseases.
More controversial are the recent allegations of mmolesting a child resulting in a general bashing shadowing the humanitarian award he received in 2003 for giving more than 50,000,000$ to caritative foundations.
He will remain the most famous, talented, genuine and also the most misunderstood artist of the century.
Michael, the singer and most talented dancer of the band, started a solo career with his first album "off the wall" followed by "thriller" produced by Quincy Jones which sold 60 million units worldwide. He was also the first black entertainer to appear on TV and was a pioneer in terms of image, inventing the videoclip, that along with his famous dance step "the moonwalk" durin a performance of "billie jean" made him the most famous entertainer of all time. He released other albums such as "bad", "dangerous" and "HIStory" which were also very popular. Overall, he sold about 100 million albums throughout the world and earned the title "king of pop".
Nevertheless, the media crucified him using his peter pan image, he also faced many rumours about his constant physical appearance changes which were in fact due to serious diseases.
More controversial are the recent allegations of mmolesting a child resulting in a general bashing shadowing the humanitarian award he received in 2003 for giving more than 50,000,000$ to caritative foundations.
He will remain the most famous, talented, genuine and also the most misunderstood artist of the century.
"black or white", "scream", "thriller", "billie jean", "man in the mirror", "they don't care about us", "we are the world", "heal the world", "don't stop till you get enough", "ghosts", "blood on the dance floor", "you rock my world", "we've had enough"
by pixiedust June 9, 2005
Get the Michael Jacksonmug. The greatest and most innocent person to ever exist. Not to mention a musical genius and exceptionally skilled dancer. Michael Jackson was proven innocent after being acquitted of all charges related to allegations of child molestation and similar charges. Michael was, and will always be, innocent.
MJ fan 1: Dude, I just went and watched Billie Jean for the millionth time
MJ fan 2: Thats one of the greatest songs to ever exist! I love Michael Jackson!
MJ fan 1: Me too. I miss him so much
MJ fan 2: Thats one of the greatest songs to ever exist! I love Michael Jackson!
MJ fan 1: Me too. I miss him so much
by MJMegaFan1983 January 25, 2021
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by RebeccaMills June 28, 2009
Get the Michael Jacksonmug. Beautiful kind hearted man who was overlooked and judged. A boy at heart and a GENIUS. Michael is someone who had a humongous heart to share out to the world, and such a wonderful smile that left many speechless. And his talents were wonderful and inspired the world.
-idiot: Michael Jackson is horrible!
-me: If you made grown man cry by preforming then maybe you could place that opinion for yourself ;)
-me: If you made grown man cry by preforming then maybe you could place that opinion for yourself ;)
by Themagnificentpickle July 24, 2018
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