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FEMUSINDO.com - Michael Joseph Jackson, with his famous name Michael Jackson, was born in Gary, Indiana, United States, on August 29, 1958.
He is a singer and songwriter who is known as "The King of Pop" and popularized the dance move "Moonwalk" which has become his trademark.
His album released in 1982, Thriller, is the best-selling album in the world, with sales exceeding 109 million copies worldwide.
Beginning a Singing Career
He began his singing career at the age of five as a member of the Jackson family vocal group, before releasing his first solo album Got to Be There in 1971.
The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his professional music debut at the age of 11 as a member of the Jackson 5.
By the early 1980s, he was a dominant figure in pop music and the first African-American musician to have a strong crossover on MTV.
Rising Popularity
His music rose to popularity when it aired on MTV, including "Beat It," "Billie Jean," and "Thriller."
He is credited with transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool to popularize a television channel.
Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson a mainstay of MTV in the 1990s.
Popularizing Several Dance Techniques
Through his stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized several dance techniques such as the robot and moonwalk.
Jackson's distinctive voice and vocal style influenced and were followed by many hip hop, pop and R&B singers.
The awards he has won include several Guinness World Records—including Thriller as the world's best-selling album—13 Grammy Awards.
Part of Pop Culture
Jackson's life is very famous throughout the world, accompanied by his very successful career, making him a part of pop culture for 4 decades.
Michael Jackson died at his home in Los Angeles, California, United States, on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 14:26 local time, at the age of 50.
He was unconscious after experiencing cardiac arrest. He is suspected of having heart failure shortly after being given a demerol injection. (*)
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