心情小语: Forever - Michael Jackson

Background information :-
Birth name Michael Joseph Jackson
Born August 29, 1958(1958-08-29)
Gary, Indiana, United States
Died June 25, 2009 (aged 50)
Westwood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre(s) Pop, dance, R&B, rock, soul
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, record producer, musical arranger, dancer, choreographer, actor, author, businessman
Instrument(s) Vocals, percussion
Voice type(s) Soprano, Tenor,[1] Falsetto[2]
Years active 1964–2009
Label(s) Motown, Epic
Associated acts The Jackson 5/The Jacksons
Website MichaelJackson.com

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his debut as a performer in 1964 as a member of The Jackson Brothers who were subsequently renamed The Jackson 5. He began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group, and that successful career led to him being dubbed the "King of Pop" in subsequent years. Jackson's 1982 album Thriller remains the world's best-selling album of all time, and four of his other solo studio albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).

In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in American popular music and culture. He was the first African American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV, with videos such as "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and Thriller—widely credited with transforming the music video from a promotional tool into an art form—bringing fame to the relatively new channel. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson an enduring staple on MTV well into the 1990s. Beyond his success on television, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, with his elaborate stage performances. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced many hip hop, pop music and contemporary R&B artists across several generations.

Jackson donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his Heal the World Foundation, charity singles, and support of 39 charities. Other aspects of his personal life, including his changing appearances and behavior, generated significant controversy that damaged his public image. Though he was accused of child sexual abuse in 1993, the criminal investigation was closed due to lack of evidence and Jackson was not charged. The singer had experienced health concerns since the early 1990s along with conflicting reports regarding the state of his finances since the late 1990s. Jackson married twice and fathered three children, actions which caused further controversy. In 2005, Jackson was tried and acquitted of different sexual abuse allegations and several other charges. The singer died on June 25, 2009, aged 50, after suffering cardiac arrest.

One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era—and the sales of over 750 million records worldwide. Jackson's highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, has made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades.

Life of Michael Jackson

Aug 29, 1958: Born in Gary, Indiana.

1964: Starts performing, Jackson 5.

1979: Off the Wall; broke his nose,
first rhinoplasty.

early 1980s: Appearance starts to
change; second rhinoplasty (?).

November 30, 1982: Thriller is released.

Mar 25, 1983: First performance of
the moonwalk.

Jan 1984: Burns his scalp filming
Pepsi ad; starts using painkillers;
third rhinoplasty.

May 14, 1984: Honored by
Pres. Reagan for charity work.

1986: Diagnosed vitiligo and lupus;
fourth rhinoplasty and cleft chin.

1988: Moves into Neverland.

Apr 1988: Moonwalk autobiography
published.

Apr 5, 1990: Honoured by
Pres. Bush for charity work.

Sep 30, 1992: Heal the World
Foundation launched.

May 1992: Befriends Jordan
Chandler, 13.

January 31, 1993: Performance at
Super Bowl XXVII.

Feb 10, 1993: Discusses his abuse
as a child with Oprah.

July 1993: Surgery to fix scalp
after 1984 burn; given painkillers.

Aug 18, 1993: LAPD starts investigaton
after Chandler says he was molested.

Nov 13, 1993: Cancels the Dangerous
tour; checks into rehab in London for
analgesia abuse.

Winter 1993: La Toya publicly accuses
him of pedophilia; she later retracts.

Dec 20, 1993: 25-minute police strip
search; friends say he never recovered.

Jan 1, 1994. Settles with Chandlers
for $10–22 million.

May 26, 1994: Marries Lisa Marie Presley.

Jan 1996: Presley files for divorce.

Sep 7, 1996: HIStory tour begins.
Anesthesiologist accompanies him.

Nov 14, 1996: Marries Debbie Rowe.

Feb 13, 1997: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr.
born to Rowe.

Apr 3, 1998: Paris-Michael Katherine
born to Rowe.

Oct 8, 1999: Rowe and Jackson divorce.

Feb 2002: Prince Michael Jackson II
born to unidentified surrogate.

Feb 3, 2003: Living with
Michael Jackson airs; shown holding
hands with Gavin Arvizo, 13.

Nov 18, 2003: 70 police officers raid
Neverland.

Dec 18, 2003: Jackson charged with
molestation of Arvizo.

Dec 25, 2003: Interview with Ed Bradley;
says he will never live in Neverland again.

Jan 31, 2005. People v. Jackson begins.

Jun 13, 2005. Not guilty verdict.

Mar 10, 2009: Announces This is It
tour to begin in July.

Jun 25, 2009: Dies, cardiac arrest.

Michael Jackson Music Album:

Got to Be There (1972)