Michael Jackson

:For other people with the same name, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation)

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Michael Joseph Jackson (born August 29 1958 in Gary, Indiana), known by his fans and peers as "The King of Pop, Rock and Soul" (most commonly shortened to "The King of Pop"), is an American musician, singer, dancer, songwriter, record producer, and humanitarian. He began his career as the lead singer of the Motown act, The Jackson 5, in the 1960s, and made his first solo recordings in 1971 as part of the Jackson 5 franchise. Jackson began a full-fledged solo career in 1979 and formally parted with his siblings in 1987, and has since become the most successful recording artist in Black music history, and one of the most successful solo artists in music history.

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August 29 - 1958 - Gary, Indiana - American - Musician - Singer - Dancer - Songwriter - Record producer - Humanitarian - Motown - The Jackson 5 - 1960s - 1971 - 1979 - 1987 - Most successful recording artist - Black music - One of the most successful solo artist

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His 1982 album Thriller currently holds the title of being the best selling album in history, it has been said that 60 million copies have been sold worldwide.http://www.mjinf.co.uk/Thriller/Thriller.htm. In addition to his albums, Jackson has also recorded thirteen number-one Billboard Hot 100 solo hits, including "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough", "Rock With You", "Billie Jean", and "Beat It", and an additional four with the Jackson 5. His distinctive dance moves, music videos, and pop appeal have inspired and influenced many of today's singers, such as Usher, Beyoncé Knowles, and Justin Timberlake.

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1982 - Thriller - Billboard Hot 100 - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Rock With You - Billie Jean - Beat It - Usher - Beyoncé Knowles - Justin Timberlake

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Despite his career success, he has been dogged by media attention over allegations of child sexual abuse, which resulted in a trial and acquittal in 2005.

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