I think I have Michael Jacksonitis... I can't stop watching his sexy hips or listening to his angelic voice.
by Swaggy102 April 22, 2015
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 debuted on 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 Thriller is the world's best-selling record of all time3 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.
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.4 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 50.5 The specific cause of death has yet to be determined.2 Prior to his death, Jackson had announced a 50 date sell-out This Is It comeback tour, in London, England.
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.
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.4 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 50.5 The specific cause of death has yet to be determined.2 Prior to his death, Jackson had announced a 50 date sell-out This Is It comeback tour, in London, England.
R.I.P. Michael Jackson
by J-Dawggy Yo June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson was an extraordinary entertainer and visionary and a gifted musician who, unfortunately, was also the target of human evil. Despite giving so much pleasure to the world through his music and humanitarianism, he was wildly successful and rich, thereby drawing to himself charlatans, hucksters and just plain ol' greedy bastards—most of whom were members of the media. Jackson was also surprisingly shy, which explains why he didn't bare his private life to the world, thereby leaving him vulnerable to destructive tabloid speculation and ugly gossip. Ultimately, Jackson will go down in the annals of music history as one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived, as well as a kind and generous human being. I wish his well-raised children nothing but good memories.
Michael Jackson deserves to be lauded and applauded.
by LibelFreeZone December 11, 2012
Michael Jackson
by Cena54 June 27, 2009
A talented man who with his God-given talents conquered the world.
Acc. to NME, BBC, CNN, BET News, The Mirror, Irish Mirror, People Magazine, USA Today, Glamour Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Times Of India, Newsweek, MTV News, Michael Jackson is the biggest superstar on earth.
He hold the guinness world record of being the Most Successful Entertainer of all time. He is also the most famous person of all time, and the best dancer ever.
Acc. to NME, BBC, CNN, BET News, The Mirror, Irish Mirror, People Magazine, USA Today, Glamour Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Times Of India, Newsweek, MTV News, Michael Jackson is the biggest superstar on earth.
He hold the guinness world record of being the Most Successful Entertainer of all time. He is also the most famous person of all time, and the best dancer ever.
Michael Jackson is the world's biggest superstar and his fan following exceeds more than 4.8 billion
by grotesqueb4ureyes September 02, 2017
Dancing like you've got no bones in your body, doing the most spectacular, awe-inspiring dance moves, moonwalking like you are floating on a cloud!
Guy 1: Hey, did you see that dude in the black sparkling
jacket Michael Jacksoning on the Motown 25
Show - that moonwalk was Beast! Michael Jackson,
to the side!
Guy 2: You dork! That dude WAS Michael Jackson!
Guy 1: Hey, did you see that dude in the black sparkling
jacket Michael Jacksoning on the Motown 25
Show - that moonwalk was Beast! Michael Jackson,
to the side!
Guy 2: You dork! That dude WAS Michael Jackson!
The King of Pop was Michael Jacksoning the night away during his Bad concert at Madison Square Garden, lighting up the stage with the sheer brilliance of his dance moves!
by FancyNancy December 11, 2012
by Sparkmynature September 17, 2017