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MICHAEL JACKSON DIED ON JUNE 25th 2009
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The self-appointed and undisputed king of pop music died on June the 25th 2009 and this terrible news has shocked the world. Everyone has undoubtedly been touched by his sad departure. He leaves behind a vast catalogue of music that will be played for many generations to come.
Michael started his colourful career in 1968 as part of The Jackson 5 who were signed up to Motown records. The Jackson family had been in the business for a number of years so as Michael developed as a child he would soon be absorbed into the industry. Within a few short years, Michael, with his musical gift, was soon to become the lead singer and the "pull" factor for the audiences.
Songs such as "ABC", "I Want You Back" and "I'll Be There" made the Jackson brothers a household name and are still as good today as they ever were.
His dancing skills were being developed all the time and even at this young age it was clear Michael Joseph Jackson was to become a major player in popular music.
Michael started his colourful career in 1968 as part of The Jackson 5 who were signed up to Motown records. The Jackson family had been in the business for a number of years so as Michael developed as a child he would soon be absorbed into the industry. Within a few short years, Michael, with his musical gift, was soon to become the lead singer and the "pull" factor for the audiences.
Songs such as "ABC", "I Want You Back" and "I'll Be There" made the Jackson brothers a household name and are still as good today as they ever were.
His dancing skills were being developed all the time and even at this young age it was clear Michael Joseph Jackson was to become a major player in popular music.
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In 1972 Michael ventured out as a solo performer with songs such as "Rockin' Robin", "Ben" and "Got To Be There".
In 1975 the group had to change their name to "The Jacksons" after leaving Motown and Michael remained with them as the leading songwriter. Producing more dance songs like "Can You Feel It" and "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" this was leading nicely into the disco fever of the mid seventies and beyond.
In 1979 he released a solo album "Off The Wall" which sold 20 million copies world-wide. Michael felt this was not good enough and came set about making a bigger impact ........ and this he did with style.
The release of "Thriller" in 1982 was to set a record for sales that will never again be beaten. Estimates vary but certainly over 50 million copies were sold!
Of course, the sale of music nowadays is done differently with internet downloading and the various formats, but in those days an LP record or cassette tape was the only means of getting hold of the music and it is for those fantastic sales which will not be beat.
Thriller itself had many singles released from it "Wanna Be Starting Something", "Billie Jean" and "Beat It". He linked up with Paul McCartney a few times and released duets with Paul "The Girl Is Mine" and "Say Say Say" in 1982 and 1983 respectfully.
Michael became the face of Pepsi Cola in 1984 and even suffered second degree burns after an incident while filming the adverts.
Together with Lionel Richie, Michael wrote "We Are The World" in 1985 which was a massive charity single.
In the same year he bought the rights to all the Beatles songs which he had to have - he must have really admired Paul McCartney and the Beatles in general.
In 1987 Michael released "Bad" which had such classics as "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Bad" and "Dirty Diana" . By this time was set to become a legend in his own right - a truly brilliant performer.
In 1975 the group had to change their name to "The Jacksons" after leaving Motown and Michael remained with them as the leading songwriter. Producing more dance songs like "Can You Feel It" and "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)" this was leading nicely into the disco fever of the mid seventies and beyond.
In 1979 he released a solo album "Off The Wall" which sold 20 million copies world-wide. Michael felt this was not good enough and came set about making a bigger impact ........ and this he did with style.
The release of "Thriller" in 1982 was to set a record for sales that will never again be beaten. Estimates vary but certainly over 50 million copies were sold!
Of course, the sale of music nowadays is done differently with internet downloading and the various formats, but in those days an LP record or cassette tape was the only means of getting hold of the music and it is for those fantastic sales which will not be beat.
Thriller itself had many singles released from it "Wanna Be Starting Something", "Billie Jean" and "Beat It". He linked up with Paul McCartney a few times and released duets with Paul "The Girl Is Mine" and "Say Say Say" in 1982 and 1983 respectfully.
Michael became the face of Pepsi Cola in 1984 and even suffered second degree burns after an incident while filming the adverts.
Together with Lionel Richie, Michael wrote "We Are The World" in 1985 which was a massive charity single.
In the same year he bought the rights to all the Beatles songs which he had to have - he must have really admired Paul McCartney and the Beatles in general.
In 1987 Michael released "Bad" which had such classics as "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Bad" and "Dirty Diana" . By this time was set to become a legend in his own right - a truly brilliant performer.
MICHAEL JACKSON - BEYOND BAD!
Michael Jackson gave the world far too much to write about so a summery will have to suffice on this front page. His works will be spoken at length throughout the site.
Michael Jackson's life was, like every other high-profile person, was often under the microscope. Rumours were rife about Michael's change in skin colour. There were many strange words spoken about this in the press at the time but things became clearer over time.
In his younger days, Michael's skin was "Medium Brown" and his skin colour gradually lightened in the late seventies accelerating in the early eighties. Michael was diagnosed with Vitiligo and Lupis in the mid eighties. All the rumours were quashed.
A change in his skin colour was not his only concern. Michael had a problem with his weight as he battled to retain his "dancer's" figure. There were some that thought he might have been suffering from Anorexia Nervosa.
If that wasn't enough, Michael embarked on what can only be described as the most famous facial transformations ever in the world of show business! Over a few years his face had changed completely through weight loss and surgery.
Michael Jackson's life was, like every other high-profile person, was often under the microscope. Rumours were rife about Michael's change in skin colour. There were many strange words spoken about this in the press at the time but things became clearer over time.
In his younger days, Michael's skin was "Medium Brown" and his skin colour gradually lightened in the late seventies accelerating in the early eighties. Michael was diagnosed with Vitiligo and Lupis in the mid eighties. All the rumours were quashed.
A change in his skin colour was not his only concern. Michael had a problem with his weight as he battled to retain his "dancer's" figure. There were some that thought he might have been suffering from Anorexia Nervosa.
If that wasn't enough, Michael embarked on what can only be described as the most famous facial transformations ever in the world of show business! Over a few years his face had changed completely through weight loss and surgery.
Whatever Michael Jackson was doing with his appearance was his concern - he gave us the man we love as a person and entertainer. We should all be grateful for that!
In 1994, Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, son of Elvis, and they were married for nearly two years. He later married Deborah Jeanne Rowe, a dermatologist.
In 1994, Michael married Lisa Marie Presley, son of Elvis, and they were married for nearly two years. He later married Deborah Jeanne Rowe, a dermatologist.
THE PERSECUTION OF MICHAEL
Michael Jackson had two cases of sexual abuse of children to contend with. In both cases he was found not guilty. This did not stop the gold miners from getting money out of him - millions in fact!
Michael loved children but a someone with a massive stature, was bound to suffer a fall like this as he did not fear mixing with others. Had he stayed within the world of show business these cases might not have happened but Michael wanted to share his world with children after he spoke of his own lost childhood. He had wanted to give to others what he never had.
The media, of course, gave him a wicked time but Michael was never guilty!
Michael loved children but a someone with a massive stature, was bound to suffer a fall like this as he did not fear mixing with others. Had he stayed within the world of show business these cases might not have happened but Michael wanted to share his world with children after he spoke of his own lost childhood. He had wanted to give to others what he never had.
The media, of course, gave him a wicked time but Michael was never guilty!
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