Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer. Referred to as the King of Pop, he is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time,
dancer. Referred to as the King of Pop, he is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time, and one of the most influential. His contributions to music, dance and fashion, and a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
member of The Jackson 5. His solo career began in 1971, he recorded 10 studio albums. His 1982 album Thriller sold more than 110 million copies, and remains the best-selling album ever.
American artist to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. He popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk.
generation. He has been described as having an innovative sense of style that impacted the trendsetters of today who mimmick his fashion like Usher, Chris Brown, Beyonce, Rihanna, Kanye West, and many others. His style has inspired the fashion-forward for two decades and continues to do so.
2009 from a drug overdose, amidst preparations for his
This Is It concert series. The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled his death a homicide. Jackson's death was a big loss in world of music. It was estimated that as many as a billion people around the world may have watched his public memorial service on live broadcast television.