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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, more commonly referred as MJ or the \"King of Pop\", was one of the most popular American musician and entertainers of all time. Born on August 29th, 1958 the “Thriller” singer left the world sobbing as be died sue to overdose of prescribed drugs on June 25th, 2009. His unique style of singing and dance performances as well as a highly publicized personal life always kept him dominating the media attention over decades.

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Birth name Michael Joseph Jackson
Born August 29, 1958 (1958-08-29) (age 50) Gary, Indiana, USA
Genre(s) Pop, R&B, rock, soul
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, dancer, choreographer, actor, businessman, financier
Instrument(s) Vocals, multiple instruments, percussion
Years active 1967 \"present
Label(s) Motown, Epic, Sony
Associated acts The Jackson 5/The Jacksons
Website MichaelJackson.com
Latest Blog Post
Jackson Nominated at AMA for Posthumous Awards It has been a little over four months after the shocking death of the king of pop, and now he has been nominated for a posthumous award at AMA. ...
'Michael Jackson's This Is It' Preview Tickets Sold Within Two Hours Two hours, and all tickets for advance booking of 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' were sold out. The film will be previewed in Los Angeles and the film already have started reigning over the box office even before its release. ...
Madonna all in Tears While Paying Tribute To Michael Jackson At 2009 VMAs With a tearful tribute the the late king of pop, Michael Jackson, Madonna made the MTV's Video Music Awards memorable for all. Dressed in a black zippered jacket and skirt, she walked on the darkened stage and said, "Michael Jackson was born in August, 1958." ...
Jackson's Vienna Tribute Concert Called off by Organizers The Scheduled tribute concert in memory of late pop king, Michael Jackson, has been canceled by the Organizers on Friday. The event will now be held in London sometime in the forthcoming year. ...
Macaulay Culkin the Biological Father of Michael Jackson's Youngest Son?? News have been spreading fast that Macaulay Culkin could be the biological father of Blanket, Michael Jackson’s youngest son. ...

More about Michael Jackson(From Wikipedia)

1958–1975: Early Life And The Jackson 5

Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana (an industrial suburb of Chicago, Illinois) to a working-class family on August 29, 1958. The son of Joseph "Joe" Walter and Katherine Esther (née Scruse), he is the seventh of nine children. His siblings are Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy, Janet, La Toya and Rebbie. Joseph Jackson was a steel mill employee who often performed in an R&B Read more...

1976–1981: Move To Epic And Off The Wall

The Jackson 5 signed a new contract with CBS Records in June 1975, joining first the Philadelphia International Records division and then Epic Records. As a result of legal proceedings, the group was renamed The Jacksons. After the name change, the band continued to tour internationally, releasing six more albums between 1976 and 1984. From 1976 to 1984, Michael Jackson was the lead songwriter of Read more...

1982–1985: Thriller, Motown 25, We Are The World And Business Career

In 1982, Jackson contributed the song "Someone In the Dark" to the storybook for the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; the record won a Grammy for Best Album for Children. That year Jackson issued his second Epic album, Thriller. The New York Times called him a "musical phenomenon", saying that "in the world of pop music, there is Michael Jackson and there is everybody else". The album remained in Read more...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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