Michael Jackson
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MICHAEL JACKSON (1958-2009)
Michael Joseph Jackson was born on the 29th of August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He was the 7th of nine children. He began hismusical career at the age of 5 as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 who formed in 1964.
In 1968 the Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered the Jackson five andfrom there they got an audition for Berry Gordy of Motown Records. The Jackson 5 signed for Motown and moved to California. Their first 4 singles, "I Want YouBack", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" all made US No1 hits.
In 1977 Michael made his first film debut when he starred in the musical 'TheWiz'.
In 1982 Michael Jackson released the world's largest selling album of all time, 'Thriller'.
In 1984 Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy awards in onenight.
In 1987 Michael released his much awaited third solo album, titled 'Bad'.
In 1991 Michael signed with Sony Music the largest ever recording contractand released his fourth solo album, 'Dangerous'. Also Michael founded the 'Heal the World Foundation' to help improve the lives of children across the world.In 1994 Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley. The marriage only lasted for 19 months, as they divorced in 1996.
In October2001 Michael released the album 'Invincible' releasing only 2 singles including the big hit "You Rock My World".
In March 2009, Michael annouced a shockcomeback tour at the O2 Arena in London to start in July 2009.
On June 25th 2009 Michael Jackson died suddenly of a reported cardiac arrest. He was 50 years old.
Michael Joseph Jackson was born on the 29th of August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He was the 7th of nine children. He began hismusical career at the age of 5 as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 who formed in 1964.
In 1968 the Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered the Jackson five andfrom there they got an audition for Berry Gordy of Motown Records. The Jackson 5 signed for Motown and moved to California. Their first 4 singles, "I Want YouBack", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" all made US No1 hits.
In 1977 Michael made his first film debut when he starred in the musical 'TheWiz'.
In 1982 Michael Jackson released the world's largest selling album of all time, 'Thriller'.
In 1984 Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy awards in onenight.
In 1987 Michael released his much awaited third solo album, titled 'Bad'.
In 1991 Michael signed with Sony Music the largest ever recording contractand released his fourth solo album, 'Dangerous'. Also Michael founded the 'Heal the World Foundation' to help improve the lives of children across the world.In 1994 Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley. The marriage only lasted for 19 months, as they divorced in 1996.
In October2001 Michael released the album 'Invincible' releasing only 2 singles including the big hit "You Rock My World".
In March 2009, Michael annouced a shockcomeback tour at the O2 Arena in London to start in July 2009.
On June 25th 2009 Michael Jackson died suddenly of a reported cardiac arrest. He was 50 years old.
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