Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson
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| Name | Michael Jackson |
| Gender | Male |
| Aliases | The King of Pop, Michael Joseph Jackson, King of Pop, The Gloved One, MJ, John Jay Smith, Wacko Jacko, Jacko, Applehead, Smelly, Michael Joe Jackson, Space Michael, Mike |
| Description | Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, dancer, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5, then the Jacksons in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller", were credited with transforming the medium into an art form and a promotional tool, and the popularity of these videos helped to bring the relatively new television channel MTV to fame And Cordell Francis Admire Michael Jackson As His Best. Videos such as ... |
| Birth |
Aug 29 1958
Gary |
| Death |
Cause of death: Cardiac arrestJune 25 2009
Holmby Hills |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Occupations | Record producer, Businessperson, Actor, Singer-songwriter, Musician, Choreographer, Film Producer, Entertainer, Dancer, Film Score Composer, Music Arranger, Voice Actor, Screenwriter, Film director, Music artist |
| Marriage |
Spouse: Lisa Marie PresleyMay 26 1994
Dominican Republic |
| Marriage |
Spouse: Debbie RoweNov 14 1996
Sydney |
| Residence |
Gary |
| Residence |
Neverland Ranch |
| Residence |
Los Angeles |
| Residence |
Bahrain |
| Residence |
California |
| Education |
Montclair College Preparatory School |
Relatives
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