Michael Joseph Jackson, referred to as the King of Pop, was an American recording artist, known for his many talents, including dancing, singing and songwriting, and was also a great musician, and philanthropist. He is the biggest-selling solo artist of all time, having more than 750,000,000 sales worldwide. Michael Jackson earned many prestigious awards throughout his musical career, including 13 Grammy Awards, 26 Billboard Awards, and 8 Guinness World Records. He is also an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and double inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, the legendary pop artist died on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Michael’s talent exuberated since early childhood. He was only five, when his musical career kicked off. Michael joined his siblings in the musical group The Jackson 5, and in no time, emerged as the group’s lead vocalist. Showing remarkable range and depth for such a young performer, he impressed audiences with his ability to convey complex emotions.
It was in 1979 that Michael’s full-fledged solo career began, with the release of his album Off The Wall. He left the group The Jackson 5 in 1984. His bestselling album of all time is Thriller that was written and co-produced by the man himself. The album sold over 100 million copies worldwide and received thirteen Grammy awards and charted thirteen #1 singles in the U.S.A.
Michael Jackson Profile
Full Name: Michael Joseph Jackson
Nicknames: MJ, King of Pop, The Gloved One, Wacko Jacko, Jacko
D.O.B: August 29, 1958
Height: 5′ 10″
No. of Studio Albums: 10
Popular Singles: ‘Black or White’, ‘Smooth Criminal’, ‘Thriller’
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