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{{Infobox artist
  
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|backgroundinformation = Background information
  
|backgroundinformation = Background information
 
|birthname = Michael Joe Jackson
  
|birthname = Michael Joe Jackson
 
|born = August 29, 1958<br />Gary, Indiana, U.S.
  
|born = August 29, 1958<br />Gary, Indiana, U.S.
 
|occupation = Singer, dancer, musician, music producer, writer, entertainer, singer-songwriter, choreographer, record producer, recording artist, poet, arranger, businessman, philanthropist, actor, voice artist, comedian
  
|occupation = Singer, dancer, musician, music producer, writer, entertainer, singer-songwriter, choreographer, record producer, recording artist, poet, arranger, businessman, philanthropist, actor, voice artist, comedian
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|active = 1968–2009
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|active = 1968–present
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|died = June 25, 2009<br />Los Angeles, California, U.S.
  
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'''Michael Joe Jackson''' (born August 29, 1958), also known as the '''King of Pop''' or by his initials '''MJ''', is an American singer, dancer, musician, music producer, writer, entertainer, singer-songwriter, choreographer, record producer, recording artist, poet, arranger, businessman, philanthropist, actor, voice artist, and comedian. He is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records, as well as one of the most influential. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion (as well as a much-publicized personal life) made him a global figure in popular culture for over 4 decades.
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|children = Prince Michael, Paris, Prince Michael II (Blanket)
  
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|relatives = Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Janet Jackson.
  
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|parents = Katherine Jackson, Joseph Jackson}}
  
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'''Michael Joseph Jackson''' (born August 29, 1958-June 25, 2009), also known as the '''King of Pop, Rock and Soul''' or in abbreviated form as '''King of Pop''', is an American singer, dancer, musician, music producer, writer, entertainer, singer-songwriter, choreographer, record producer, recording artist, poet, arranger, businessman, philanthropist, actor, voice artist, and comedian. He is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records, as well as one of the most influential. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion (as well as a much-publicized personal life) made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
  
   
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According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Michael has been proclaimed "the most awarded entertainer of all time," "the biggest-selling artist of all time," "the most popular artist in the history of show business," and "the world's most famous man."
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According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jackson has been proclaimed "the most awarded entertainer of all time," "the biggest-selling artist of all time," "the most popular artist in the history of show business," and "the world's most famous man."
   
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On June 25, 2009, Jackson faked his death and secretly escaped the United States, with [[Jermaine Jackson|Jermaine]]'s help.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/File:Michael_Jackson_is_Alive_JERMAINE_and_MICHAEL%27S_ESCAPE_PLAN_DEATH_HOAX</ref> On September 3, 2009, Jackson appeared one last time on ''Larry King Live'', posing as his lifelong friend [[Dave Dave]].<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/File:Michael_Jackson_and_Dave_Dave_comparison</ref>
   
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==Biography==
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===Early life===
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Early life[[File:Michael Jackson as an Infant.jpg|thumb|170px|Michael as an infant]]
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[[File:Michael Jackson as an Infant.jpg|thumb|170px|right|Jackson as an infant]]
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Michael was born '''Michael Joe Jackson''' in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958, becoming the 8th of 10 children in an African-American working-class family who lived in a small 3-room house in Gary, Indiana. His father [[Joe Jackson]] was a steel mill worker who performed with an R&B band called the Falcons and his mother [[Katherine Jackson]] was a devout Jehovah's Witness. Michael had 6 brothers: [[Jackie Jackson|Jackie]], [[Tito Jackson|Tito]], [[Jermaine Jackson|Jermaine]], [[Marlon Jackson|Marlon]], [[Randy Jackson|Randy]], and [[Brandon Jackson|Brandon]] (the brother that died shortly after birth) and 3 sisters: [[Rebbie Jackson|Rebbie]], [[La Toya Jackson|La Toya]], and [[Janet Jackson|Janet]].
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Jackson was born '''Michael Joe Jackson''' in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958, becoming the 8th of 10 children in an African-American working-class family who lived in a small 3-room house in Gary, Indiana. His father [[Joe Jackson]] was a steel mill worker who performed with an R&B band called the Falcons and his mother [[Katherine Jackson]] was a devout Jehovah's Witness. Jackson had 5 brothers: [[Jackie Jackson|Jackie]], [[Tito Jackson|Tito]], [[Jermaine Jackson|Jermaine]], [[Marlon Jackson|Marlon]], [[Randy Jackson|Randy]], and [[Brandon Jackson|Brandon]] (the brother that died shortly after birth) and 3 sisters: [[Rebbie Jackson|Rebbie]], [[La Toya Jackson|La Toya]], and [[Janet Jackson|Janet]].
   
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It has been rumored various times that Michael's birth name is '''Michael Joseph Jackson'''. This sparked controversy as most certificates have confirmed that Michael's real middle name is Joe and that "Joseph" is simply an alias.
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It has been rumored various times that Jackson's birth name is '''Michael Joseph Jackson'''. This sparked controversy as most certificates have confirmed that Jackson's real middle name is Joe and that "Joseph" is simply an alias.
   
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===1964===
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In 1964, Michael and Marlon joined the Jackson Brothers, a band formed by Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie, as backup musicians playing congas and tambourine.
  
In 1964, Michael and Marlon joined the Jackson Brothers, a band formed by Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie, as backup musicians playing congas and tambourine.
   
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===1966===
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In 1966, they won a major local talent show with renditions of Motown hits and James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)", led by Michael.
  
In 1966, they won a major local talent show with renditions of Motown hits and James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)", led by Michael.
   
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===1968===
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The [[Jackson 5]] made a couple of songs under [[Steeltown Records]], which were ''[[Big Boy]]'' and ''[[We Don't Have to Be Over 21 (To Fall in Love)]]''.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson</ref>
  
The [[Jackson 5]] made a couple of songs under [[Steeltown Records]], which were ''[[Big Boy]]'' and ''[[We Don't Have to Be Over 21 (To Fall in Love)]]''.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson</ref>
   
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===1969===
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The Jackson 5 left Steeltown Records and went on to Motown records, with Bobby Tailor and Gladys Knight discovering the group. Diana Ross introduced them to television and public concerts. Afterwards, the Jackson 5 released an album based on that called ''[[Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5]]''.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5</ref>
  
The Jackson 5 left Steeltown Records and went on to Motown records, with Bobby Tailor and Gladys Knight discovering the group. Diana Ross introduced them to television and public concerts. Afterwards, the Jackson 5 released an album based on that called ''[[Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5]]''.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5</ref>
   
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[[File:Michael young.png|thumb|180px|right|Jackson in 1979]]
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[[File:Michael young.png|thumb|180px|Michael in 1972]]
  
 
The Jackson 5 released their 2nd album called ''[[ABC (song)|ABC]]''.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/ABC_%28album%29</ref> Along with that, they released [[Third Album]], which was their 3rd album.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Third_Album</ref> During Christmas time, they released [[Jackson 5 Christmas Album]], which was their 4th album.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Jackson_5_Christmas_Album</ref>
  
The Jackson 5 released their 2nd album called ''[[ABC (song)|ABC]]''.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/ABC_%28album%29</ref> Along with that, they released [[Third Album]], which was their 3rd album.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Third_Album</ref> During Christmas time, they released [[Jackson 5 Christmas Album]], which was their 4th album.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Jackson_5_Christmas_Album</ref>
   
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The Jackson 5 made a couple more albums called ''[[Maybe Tomorrow (album)|Maybe Tomorrow]]'' and ''[[Goin' Back to Indiana (album)|Goin' Back to Indiana]]''. They had their first cartoon series titled ''[[Jackson 5ive]]''. They also had their first compilation album called ''[[Greatest Hits]]''.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Maybe_Tomorrow_%28album%29</ref><ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Goin%27_Back_to_Indiana_%28album%29</ref><ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Jackson_5ive</ref><ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Greatest_Hits</ref>
  
The Jackson 5 made a couple more albums called ''[[Maybe Tomorrow (album)|Maybe Tomorrow]]'' and ''[[Goin' Back to Indiana (album)|Goin' Back to Indiana]]''. They had their first cartoon series titled ''[[Jackson 5ive]]''. They also had their first compilation album called ''[[Greatest Hits]]''.<ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Maybe_Tomorrow_%28album%29</ref><ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Goin%27_Back_to_Indiana_%28album%29</ref><ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Jackson_5ive</ref><ref>http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Greatest_Hits</ref>
   
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===Other History===
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[[File:Jackson5.jpg|thumb|170px|left|Jackson with his brothers during their childhood]]
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The 1982 album ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(album) Thriller]'' became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_albums_worldwide best-selling album] of all time, having sold more than 110,000,000 copies worldwide. Four of Jackson's other albums ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Off_the_Wall_(album) Off the Wall]'', ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_(album) Bad]'', ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_(album) Dangerous]'' and ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIStory:_Past,_Present_and_Future,_Book_I HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I]'' (best-selling double-album of all time by a single artist) rank among the world's best-sellers making Jackson the artist with the most [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_albums_worldwide best-selling albums]. His 1997 remix album ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_on_the_Dance_Floor:_HIStory_in_the_Mix Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix]'' is the best selling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_remix_albums_worldwide remix album] of all time.
   
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[[File:MJ - Thriller25 - PRESS SHOT 5.jpg|thumb|150px|Jackson in 1983]]
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Jackson is credited with elevating the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_video music video] from a mere promotional tool into an art form. His created groundbreaking videos for songs such as ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Jean Billie Jean]'', ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_It Beat It]'' and ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(song) Thriller]''—the last of which has been voted as the greatest [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_video music video] of all time. The video for''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller Thriller]'' is the only music video inducted into the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_film_registry national film registry] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress Library of Congress] where induction are preserved forever. He was the first [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_American African American] artist to amass a strong [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossover_(music) crossover] following on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV MTV]. Jackson's music videos have been credited with turning [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV MTV] and Cable TV into successful ventures. He popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_(dance) robot] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonwalk_(dance) moonwalk]. Jackson's distinctive musical style, vocal style, and choreography continue to transcend generational, racial and cultural boundaries.
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[[File:Jackson5.jpg|thumb|170px|left|Michael with his brothers during their childhood]]
  
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The 1982 album ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(album) Thriller]'' became the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_albums_worldwide best-selling album] of all time, having sold more than 110,000,000 copies worldwide. Four of Michael's other albums ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Off_the_Wall_(album) Off the Wall]'', ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_(album) Bad]'', ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_(album) Dangerous]'' and ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIStory:_Past,_Present_and_Future,_Book_I HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I]'' (best-selling double-album of all time by a single artist) rank among the world's best-sellers making Jackson the artist with the most [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_albums_worldwide best-selling albums]. His 1997 remix album ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_on_the_Dance_Floor:_HIStory_in_the_Mix Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix]'' is the best selling [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_remix_albums_worldwide remix album] of all time.
  
   
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Jackson has been inducted 12 times into various [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_halls_and_walks_of_fame music halls of fame], more than any other act. He is one of sixteen artists to have been inducted into the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] twice.<sup> </sup>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Records_and_achievements_of_Michael_Jackson Other achievements] include 13 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinness_World_Records Guinness World Records] (more than any other artist and including ''the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time''); 13 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award Grammy Awards], as well as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Legend_Award Grammy Legend Award] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Lifetime_Achievement_Award Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award]; 26 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Music_Awards American Music Awards], more than any other artist and including recognition as ''Artist of the Century''; 17 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_artists_who_reached_number_one_in_the_United_States#J number-one singles in the United States] (including 4 as a member of the Jackson 5) and over 780,000,000 record sales globally.
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[[File:MJ - Thriller25 - PRESS SHOT 5.jpg|thumb|150px|Michael in 1983]]
  
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Michael is credited with elevating the music video from a mere promotional tool into an art form. His created groundbreaking videos for songs such as ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Jean Billie Jean]'', ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beat_It Beat It]'' and ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(song) Thriller]''—the last of which has been voted as the greatest [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_video music video] of all time. The video for''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller Thriller]'' is the only music video inducted into the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_film_registry national film registry] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress Library of Congress] where induction are preserved forever. He was the first [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_American African American] artist to amass a strong [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossover_(music) crossover] following on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV MTV]. Michael's music videos have been credited with turning [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV MTV] and Cable TV into successful ventures. He popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_(dance) robot] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonwalk_(dance) moonwalk]. Jackson's distinctive musical style, vocal style, and choreography continue to transcend generational, racial and cultural boundaries.
  
   
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===Personal life===
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Michael has been inducted 12 times into various music halls of fame, more than any other act. He is one of sixteen artists to have been inducted into the ''Rock n Roll Hall ''of Fame twice. Other acheievments include 13 Guiness World Records (more than any other artist and including ''the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time''); 13 Grammy Awards, as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; 26 American Music Awards, more than any other artist and including recognition as ''Artist of the Century''; 17 number-one singles in The United States (including 4 as a member of the Jackson 5) and over 780,000,000 record sales globally.
  
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Jackson's personal life and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_relationships_of_Michael_Jackson relationships] generated controversy for years. His [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson%27s_health_and_appearance appearance] began to change in the mid-1980s and his varying nasal structure and skin color attracted much media speculation. In 1993, he was [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_child_sexual_abuse_accusations_against_Michael_Jackson accused] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_sexual_abuse child sexual abuse], though no formal charges were brought. In 2005, Jackson was [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_v._Jackson tried and acquitted] of similar allegations.
   
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===Death hoax===
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[[File:Michael Jackson Singer.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Jackson in 2009]]
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On June 25, 2009, it was announced that Jackson had "died" of cardiac arrest at age 50 in Los Angeles, California, 2 months before his 51st birthday. However, shortly thereafter, statements have spread, claiming that Jackson had faked his death and is in hiding somewhere far away, which becomes increasingly true.
   
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[[File:Michael Jackson Disguised as Dave Dave.png|thumb|200px|left|Jackson disguised as [[Dave Dave]] on ''Larry King Live'' on September 3, 2009]]
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On September 3, 2009, Jackson disguised himself as his longtime friend [[Dave Dave]] on ''Larry King Live'', where he explained to King that "Michael Jackson" was like a father to him as he saved him after being burned intentionally by his own biological father.
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Michael's personal life and relationsjips generated controversy for years. His apperance began to change in the mid-1980s and his varying nasal structure and skin color attracted much media speculation. In 1993, he was accused of child sexual abuse, though no formal charges were brought. That same year, Michael said in an interview he had a skin disorder called vitiligo. In 2005, Michael was tried and acquitted of similar allegations.
  
   
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Another hint of the death hoax is during the London O2 press conference in March 2009 when Jackson impersonator [[Barry Shaw]] (whom was hired by the real Jackson) announced that
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[[This is It (concert)|This is It]] would be Jackson's "final curtain call" and said that he will make his comeback sometime in July.
   
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[[File:Michael Jackson Singer.jpg|thumb|200px|Michael in 2009]]
  
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{{main|Michael Jackson albums discography|Michael Jackson singles discography|Michael Jackson videography}}
  
{{main|Michael Jackson albums discography|Michael Jackson singles discography|Michael Jackson videography}}
 
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==Tours==
  
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{{main|List of concert tours by Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5}}
  
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* [[Bad World Tour|Bad]] (1987–1989)
  
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Template:Infobox artist Michael Joe Jackson (born August 29, 1958), also known as the King of Pop or by his initials MJ, is an American singer, dancer, musician, music producer, writer, entertainer, singer-songwriter, choreographer, record producer, recording artist, poet, arranger, businessman, philanthropist, actor, voice artist, and comedian. He is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records, as well as one of the most influential. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion (as well as a much-publicized personal life) made him a global figure in popular culture for over 4 decades.

According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jackson has been proclaimed "the most awarded entertainer of all time," "the biggest-selling artist of all time," "the most popular artist in the history of show business," and "the world's most famous man."

On June 25, 2009, Jackson faked his death and secretly escaped the United States, with Jermaine's help.[1] On September 3, 2009, Jackson appeared one last time on Larry King Live, posing as his lifelong friend Dave Dave.[2]

Biography

Early life

File:Michael Jackson as an Infant.jpg

Jackson as an infant

Jackson was born Michael Joe Jackson in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958, becoming the 8th of 10 children in an African-American working-class family who lived in a small 3-room house in Gary, Indiana. His father Joe Jackson was a steel mill worker who performed with an R&B band called the Falcons and his mother Katherine Jackson was a devout Jehovah's Witness. Jackson had 5 brothers: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy, and Brandon (the brother that died shortly after birth) and 3 sisters: Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet.

It has been rumored various times that Jackson's birth name is Michael Joseph Jackson. This sparked controversy as most certificates have confirmed that Jackson's real middle name is Joe and that "Joseph" is simply an alias.

1964

In 1964, Michael and Marlon joined the Jackson Brothers, a band formed by Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie, as backup musicians playing congas and tambourine.

1966

In 1966, they won a major local talent show with renditions of Motown hits and James Brown's "I Got You (I Feel Good)", led by Michael.

1968

The Jackson 5 made a couple of songs under Steeltown Records, which were Big Boy and We Don't Have to Be Over 21 (To Fall in Love).[3]

1969

The Jackson 5 left Steeltown Records and went on to Motown records, with Bobby Tailor and Gladys Knight discovering the group. Diana Ross introduced them to television and public concerts. Afterwards, the Jackson 5 released an album based on that called Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5.[4]

1970

File:Michael young.png

Jackson in 1979

The Jackson 5 released their 2nd album called ABC.[5] Along with that, they released Third Album, which was their 3rd album.[6] During Christmas time, they released Jackson 5 Christmas Album, which was their 4th album.[7]

1971

The Jackson 5 made a couple more albums called Maybe Tomorrow and Goin' Back to Indiana. They had their first cartoon series titled Jackson 5ive. They also had their first compilation album called Greatest Hits.[8][9][10][11]

Other History

Jackson5

Jackson with his brothers during their childhood

The 1982 album Thriller became the best-selling album of all time, having sold more than 110,000,000 copies worldwide. Four of Jackson's other albums Off the Wall, Bad, Dangerous and HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (best-selling double-album of all time by a single artist) rank among the world's best-sellers making Jackson the artist with the most best-selling albums. His 1997 remix album Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix is the best selling remix album of all time.

File:MJ - Thriller25 - PRESS SHOT 5.jpg

Jackson in 1983

Jackson is credited with elevating the music video from a mere promotional tool into an art form. His created groundbreaking videos for songs such as Billie Jean, Beat It and Thriller—the last of which has been voted as the greatest music video of all time. The video forThriller is the only music video inducted into the national film registry in the Library of Congress where induction are preserved forever. He was the first African American artist to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. Jackson's music videos have been credited with turning MTV and Cable TV into successful ventures. He popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. Jackson's distinctive musical style, vocal style, and choreography continue to transcend generational, racial and cultural boundaries.

Jackson has been inducted 12 times into various music halls of fame, more than any other act. He is one of sixteen artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Other achievements include 13 Guinness World Records (more than any other artist and including the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time); 13 Grammy Awards, as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; 26 American Music Awards, more than any other artist and including recognition as Artist of the Century; 17 number-one singles in the United States (including 4 as a member of the Jackson 5) and over 780,000,000 record sales globally.

Personal life

Jackson's personal life and relationships generated controversy for years. His appearance began to change in the mid-1980s and his varying nasal structure and skin color attracted much media speculation. In 1993, he was accused of child sexual abuse, though no formal charges were brought. In 2005, Jackson was tried and acquitted of similar allegations.

Death hoax

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Jackson in 2009

On June 25, 2009, it was announced that Jackson had "died" of cardiac arrest at age 50 in Los Angeles, California, 2 months before his 51st birthday. However, shortly thereafter, statements have spread, claiming that Jackson had faked his death and is in hiding somewhere far away, which becomes increasingly true.

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Jackson disguised as Dave Dave on Larry King Live on September 3, 2009

On September 3, 2009, Jackson disguised himself as his longtime friend Dave Dave on Larry King Live, where he explained to King that "Michael Jackson" was like a father to him as he saved him after being burned intentionally by his own biological father.

Another hint of the death hoax is during the London O2 press conference in March 2009 when Jackson impersonator Barry Shaw (whom was hired by the real Jackson) announced that This is It would be Jackson's "final curtain call" and said that he will make his comeback sometime in July.

Discography

Main article: Michael Jackson albums discography
See also: Jackson 5 discography

Filmography

Main article: Michael Jackson videography
Year Film Role Director Ref
1978 The Wiz Scarecrow Lumet, SidneySidney Lumet [12]
1982 Michael Jackson's Thriller Himself / Werewolf / Zombie Landis, JohnJohn Landis [13]
1986 Captain EO Captain EO Coppola, Francis FordFrancis Ford Coppola [14]
1988 Moonwalker Himself Kramer, JerryJerry Kramer [15]
1991 The Simpsons (created as John Jay Smith) Leon Kompowsky Moore, RichRich Moore [16]
1997 Michael Jackson's Ghosts Maestro / Mayor / Ghoul / Skeleton Winston, StanStan Winston [13]
2002 Men in Black II Agent M (cameo) Sonnenfeld, BarryBarry Sonnenfeld [17]
2004 Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls Agent MJ (cameo) Stoller, Bryan MichaelBryan Michael Stoller [18]
2009 Michael Jackson's This Is It Himself Kenny Ortega [19]
2012 Bad 25 Himself Spike Lee [20]

Tours

Main article: List of concert tours by Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5

Gallery

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/File:Michael_Jackson_is_Alive_JERMAINE_and_MICHAEL%27S_ESCAPE_PLAN_DEATH_HOAX
  2. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/File:Michael_Jackson_and_Dave_Dave_comparison
  3. ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson
  4. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5
  5. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/ABC_%28album%29
  6. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Third_Album
  7. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Jackson_5_Christmas_Album
  8. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Maybe_Tomorrow_%28album%29
  9. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Goin%27_Back_to_Indiana_%28album%29
  10. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Jackson_5ive
  11. ↑ http://michael-jackson.wikia.com/wiki/Greatest_Hits
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