Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson
Michael Jackson is an American singer from Gary, Indiana active since 1964.
- Profession
- Singer, Songwriter, Dancer
- From
- Gary, Indiana
- Born
- August 29, 1958
- Years active
- 1964–2009
Early life
Born in Gary, Indiana, the seventh of nine children, Michael Jackson became the breakout star of the Jackson 5 as a child, signed to Motown and fronting a string of number-one hits before he was a teenager.
Career
His solo albums "Off the Wall," the best-selling "Thriller," "Bad," and "Dangerous" redefined pop music, music video, and live performance, pioneering the moonwalk and short-film spectacle.
Major achievements
He won thirteen Grammy Awards, sold an estimated 400 million records, and "Thriller" remains the best-selling album of all time; he is a double Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Legacy
Crowned the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson is one of the most influential and successful entertainers in history, reshaping music, dance, and visual culture worldwide.
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