Michael Jackson Photos
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Michael Jackson was an American music artist born in the 20-th of August 1958 in Gary, Indiana. His father, Joseph Walter Jackson was a steel mill worker whilst his mother, Katherine Esther Scruse wanted to become a country singer.
Michael had a strict upbringing and many of his later issues will be due to his father’s discipline and lack of emotional support, although he acknowledged that this was one of the reasons why he reached stardom.
He started singing along his brothers in the band Jackson 5 and opened for such artist like the O-Jays or James Brown. Gladys Knight was the one who brought the boys to Motown in 1968. They soon signed with the record label and managed to release hit after hit. Such examples are ”ABC”, ”Never Can Say Goodbye”, ”Got To Be There”.
The great number of talents that Michael possessed drew him closer to public attention and a solo carrer was the next logical step. It all started slowly the first four albums ”Got to Be There” (1972), ”Ben” (1972, ”Music and Me” (1973) and ”Forever Michael” (1975) preparing his way to success.
In 1979 the album ”Off the Wall” was released selling about 20 million copies. Although his efforts were rewarded and he received critical acclaim he wanted for his next album to have a much greater impact. In 1982 ”Thriller” was released. Until now over 100 million copies were sold.
The other four studio releases were ”Bad” (1987), ”Dangerous” (1991), ”HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I” (1995) and ”Invincible” (2001).
He had two marriages,one with Lisa Marie Presley from 1994 to 1996 and another with Debbie Rowe from 1996 to 1999. He had three children Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael II.
In 2009 Michael died due to a cardiac arrest. His personal physician apparently made Michael Jackson take medicines that lead to his untimely death. His memorial service was watched by as many as one billion people.
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