Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, – June 25, ) was an American singer, dancer, entertainer, and recording artist. Michael Jackson epitomised the era of pop in the 70s, 80s and 90s, earning himself the title theKing of Pop. He remained a global icon until his untimely death in
Michael Jackson began his music career alongside his fellow brothers and family members in the Jackson Five. His career began in , aged only six. The group, led by Jackson&#;s father, worked hard touring many clubs and bars performing their mix of Motown hits. They gained the attention of record labels and in signed with Motown records. It was the youngest, baby-faced Jackson, that caught the eye of reviewers. Rolling Stone magazine wrote that Michael was a &#;prodigy&#; with &#;overwhelming musical gifts&#;. Michael stood out for his exceptional enthusiasm and soft, infectious musical voice. The group produced four number one hit singles, including &#;I Want You Back&#;, ABC and &#;the Lover You Save.&#;
Despite achieving his goal to be a music performer, Michael&#;s childhood was far from happy. He was regularly beaten and threatened by his authoritarian father. This legacy of abuse left Mic
New Objectivity
This book does a very good job at covering its topic, from providing some historical perspective to covering the individual artists. The first chapter provides the historical perspective- providing an explanation of what was happening at the time and how it influenced the art movement (i.e., dread and despair of the post war period stemming from hyper-inflation, the unchecked nihilism resulting from this, the psychological depression of the post war period, etc.). The weakness of the chapter is that it does not even touch upon the direct societal bitterness and anger that carried over from the war into this school of art, something that Hitler used to ride to power on.
Nearly the entirety of the book after this chapter is then dedicated to the artists composing this school, organized along the lines of the cities that they practiced in (i.e., Munich's Schrimpf, Kanoldt, Carra, Cologne's Brockmann, Seiwert, etc.). There is also a chapter on those artists that did not practice in only one city (i.e., Beckmann, Hofer, etc.). Not only are the differences in artistic style between the different cities' schools covered (i.e., the "Lego•
Michael Jackson
| Pop diva Date of Birth: Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life and the Jackson 5
- Pop Superstar
- Solo Career and "Thriller"
- Iconic Performances and "Moonwalk"
- Philanthropy and Scandals
- Marriages and Children
- Later Years and Death
- Legacy
Early Life and the Jackson 5
Michael Joseph Jackson, dubbed the "King of Pop," was born in Gary, Indiana, into a musical family. The eighth of ten children, his father, Joseph, was a steelworker and musician, while his mother, Katherine, worked as a saleswoman and played the piano. Despite his father's strict discipline and alleged emotional abuse, all the Jackson siblings displayed musical talents.
When Joseph discovered his older sons had mastered the guitar, he formed the Jackson Brothers group. Young Michael initially played the drums, but his exceptional vocal performance at a school concert earned him the frontman role. In , the group evolved into the iconic Jackson 5, and their rise to stardom began.
Pop Superstar
The Jackson 5's electrifying performances in Chicago clubs caught the attention of Motown Records. In , the group signed with the label and relocated to Los Angeles. Michael's charismati
Michael Jackson
Who Was Michael Jackson?
Known as the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson was a best-selling American singer, songwriter, and dancer. As a child, Jackson became the lead singer of his family’s popular Motown group, the Jackson 5. He went on to a solo career of astonishing worldwide success, delivering No. 1 hits from the albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. Thriller remains one of the best-selling albums in history. In his later years, Jackson was dogged by allegations of child molestation. The time Grammy Award winner died in at age 50 of a drug overdose just before launching a comeback tour.
Quick Facts
FULL NAME: Michael Joseph Jackson
BORN: August 29,
DIED: June 25,
BIRTHPLACE: Gary, Indiana
SPOUSES: Lisa Marie Presley () and Debbie Rowe ()
CHILDREN: Michael “Prince,”Paris, and Prince “Blanket”
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Virgo
Early Life and Family
Michael Jackson, pictured in as a pre-teen, began his professional singing career at age 5.
Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, , in Gary, Indiana. He was the eighth of 10 children born to Joseph Jackson, a crane operator, and Katherine Jackson, a homemaker and a devout Jehovah’s Witness
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