MIchael Jackson

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Credits: Sundance Institute
Full Name
Michael Joseph Jackson
Born
August 29th, 1958
Height
5ft 9in
Hometown
Gary, Indiana, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $500 million
Family
Michael Jackson was born to Joseph Walter Jackson and Katherine Jackson in Gary, Indiana. He was the eighth of ten children in the Jackson family, which included musicians Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy, La Toya, Rebbie and Janet Jackson. Jackson had three children: Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II, known as Bigi. He was married to Lisa Marie Presley and later Debbie Rowe.
Years Active
1964–2009
Bands
The Jackson 5, The Jacksons
Top Tracks
'Billie Jean', 'Thriller', 'Beat It', 'Man in the Mirror', 'Smooth Criminal'
Top Albums
'Off the Wall', 'Thriller', 'Bad', 'Dangerous', 'HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I'
Records Sold
More than 500 million
Number Ones
'Ben', 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough', 'Rock with You', 'Billie Jean', 'Beat It', 'Say Say Say', 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You', 'Bad', 'The Way You Make Me Feel', 'Man in the Mirror', 'Dirty Diana', 'Black or White', 'You Are Not Alone'
Fun Facts
'Thriller' remains the best-selling album of all time, with estimated worldwide sales exceeding 70 million copies (estimates vary). ### Michael Jackson popularised the 'moonwalk' during a televised performance of 'Billie Jean' on 'Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever' in 1983, although he did not invent the dance move. ### In 1985, Jackson co-wrote the charity single 'We Are the World' with Lionel Richie, helping raise millions for famine relief in Africa.
Related Artists
Prince, Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Usher

Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer and entertainer widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in popular music. Rising to fame as the youngest member of the Jackson 5 before embarking on a hugely successful solo career, Jackson transformed the landscape of pop music through his innovative recordings, elaborate live performances and groundbreaking music videos. Albums including ‘Off the Wall’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Bad’ redefined commercial success and artistic ambition, while songs such as ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Beat It’ and ‘Man in the Mirror’ became global standards.

Often referred to as the ‘King of Pop’, Jackson’s influence extended across music, fashion and dance.

Despite later personal controversies, his artistic legacy remains one of the most significant in modern entertainment.

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Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer and entertainer widely known as the 'King of Pop' and one of the most influential musicians in history.
Michael Jackson's best-selling album was 'Thriller', which is widely recognised as the best-selling album of all time.
Michael Jackson is estimated to have sold more than 500 million records worldwide, although no definitive audited figure exists.
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