Michael Jackson
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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 —June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist and one of the most commercially successful and influential artists of all times. Nicknamed the 'King of Pop', his unique contribution to music and dance alongside a highly publicized personal life made him a prominent figure in popular culture for almost five decades.
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In 1986, Michael did another lead role in the George Lucas produced 3-D film Captain EO. The film lasted 17 minutes. In 1987, Michael released his third solo album Bad. The album debuted at number one. The first single I Just Can't Stop Loving You from the album also reached number one in the billboard charts. The album became the first album ever to produce five number one hits, I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Bad, The Way You Make Feel, Man in The Mirror and Dirty Diana. He also launched his record breaking solo world tour.
In 1988, he wrote his first autobiography talking for the first time on his childhood and his career. Michael was named Artist of The Decade for his success off his albums Thriller and Bad. Michael was tagged the King of Pop.Dangerous
In 1991, Michael signed a recording contract under Sony Music and released his fourth album, Dangerous. The album debuted at number one. Its lead single, Black or White reached the billboard charts.Michael scored several more hits from the album, including the Top Tens Remember The Time, and In The Closet. He also founded the Heal The World Foundation to help improve the lives of children across the world.
Michael had long preferred the company of children over other adults, and befriended quite a few, inviting them to stay at his Neverland Ranch and enjoy the massive playground he'd assembled over the years. In 1993, Michael was accused of molesting a 13-year-old boy who'd become a frequent guest at Neverland. Michael had entered rehab for a short time. Investigations were unsuccessful in having witnesses for the said allegations. No criminal charges were ever filed against him. He settled the family of the boy out of court.
In 1994 Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley. The marriage only lasted for 19 months, as they divorced in 1996. In 1995, he released his fifth album History which became number one. It was a double album. The lead single Scream a duet with sister Janet Jackson, debuted at number five, setting a new American chart record that was broken when the follow-up, You Are Not Alone became the first single ever to enter the Billboard Hot 100 at number one. Michael married for the second time to Debbie Rowe who was a nurse that Michael met in the treatment of his skin pigment disorder. They had 2 childrens.Invincible
He released his compilation albums in 2003 under Sony Records. The album has sold over six million copies worldwide. In 2006, allegations of sexual assault were made against Jackson by a man who claims Michael Jackson molested him, intoxicated him with drugs and alcohol, and forced him to undergo unnecessary cosmetic surgery. Michael Jackson's lawyer Thomas Mesereau, who successfully defended him against allegations of child molestation in 2005 had successfully defended him again in this case.
In 2008 Michael Jackson announced he was beginning the last tour of his career. Tapes of him preparing for this was released as This Is It an unposthumously released album/film. Just before the tour began Michael Jackson faked his death, starting rumors he "died" of a drug induced Heart attack. His personal doctor is currently accused of murder.
Discography
Singles
| Date | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Ben | Ben |
| 1979 | Don't Stop Till You Get Enough | Off The Wall |
| 1980 | Rock With You | Off The Wall |
| 1983 | Billie Jean | Thriller |
| 1983 | Beat It | Thriller |
| 1983 | Say Say Say | Thriller |
| 1987 | I Just Can't Stop Loving You | Bad |
| 1987 | Bad | Bad |
| 1987 | The Way You Make Me Feel | Bad |
| 1988 | Man in The Mirror | Bad |
| 1988 | Dirty Diana | Bad |
| 1991 | Black or White | Dangerous |
| 1995 | You Are Not Alone | HIStory |
Compilations
 1981 Epic Records |
 April 25, 1981 Epic Records |
 1983 Epic Records |
 1993 Motown |
 1995 Motown |
 November 21, 2000 Motown |
 2001 Epic |
 January 15, 2002 Motown |
 April 15, 2003 Epic |
 November 18, 2003 Epic |
 2005-07-12 Epic Records |
Trivia
- Michael Jackson stands 5'10 tall.
- Michael won a MTV Movie Award for Best Movie Song in 1994 for Free Willy.
- Michael's hair caught fire during a Pepsi commercial filming in 1984. Footage of it leaked.
- He was a vegetarian.
- Michael had a chimp named "Bubbles".
- Michael has a skin disease called "vitiligo".
- Michael was a former Jehovah Witness.
- He dated Brooke Shields.
