Michael Joseph Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25,
2009) was an American singer, dancer and entertainer. Referred to as
the King of Pop,
he
is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time, and
one
of the most influential. His contributions to music, dance and
fashion,^[1] and a
much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular
culture for over four decades.
Alongside his brothers, Jackson made
his debut as lead singer and youngest member of The Jackson 5 in 1964. He began his
solo career in 1971. His 1982 album Thriller remains
the best-selling album
ever, having sold more than 110 million copies. He is credited with
having elevated the music video from a
mere promotional tool into an art form: His videos for Billie Jean, Beat It and Thriller made him the first African American artist to amass a
strong crossover following
on MTV. Jackson popularized a number of
complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk.
His
distinctive musical style, vocal style and choreography were
recognized
across generational, racial and cultural boundaries.
Jackson is one
of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame twice. Other achievements
include several Guinness World Records
(including the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time), 15 Grammy Awards (including the Living
Legend Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award), 26 American Music Awards
(24 only as a solo artist, including one for Artist of the Century)—more
than any artist— 17 number one singles in
the US (including four as a member of the Jackson 5), and estimated
world sales of over 750 million records,^[2] making
him one of the best-selling recording
artists ever.^[3]
Jackson's
personal life and relationships
generated controversy for years. His changing appearance
was
noticed from the late 1970s onwards, with changes to his nose, and
skin
color, causing much media speculation. In 1993 he was accused of child sexual abuse,
though no formal charges were brought. In 2005 he was tried and acquitted of similar
charges. He married twice, first in 1994 and again in 1996. He brought
up three children, one born to a surrogate mother. Jackson died on June 25,
2009 from a drug overdose while
preparing for his This Is It
concert tour, which was to have started in mid-2009. He had reportedly
been administered drugs such as propofol and lorazepam. The Los Angeles County
coroner ruled his death to be a homicide, and prosecutors charged his
personal physician with involuntary
manslaughter. Jackson's death triggered a global outpouring of
grief, and his public memorial service,
broadcast live across the world, was watched by millions.^[4]

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