Michael Jackson Biography
Jacko was one of the most popular recording artists of all time
15:15, Friday, 26 June 2009
Michael Jackson was unquestionably the biggest pop star of the '80s, and certainly one of the most popular recording artists of all time.
In 1958 Michael Joseph Jackson is born August 29, in Gary, Indiana, USA.
In 1962 Joe, Michael’s father, organises a family musical group – it eventually becomes the Jackson 5
In 1970 The Jackson 5 release ‘I Want You Back’, ‘ABC’, ‘The Love You Save’ and ‘I'll Be There’ – they all top the charts
In 1972 Michael Jackson scores his first number 1 single as a solo artist with ‘Ben’ – he also earns an Oscar nomination
In 1977 Jackson stars in the movie ‘The Wiz’ with Diana Ross and meets Quincy Jones
In 1979 Jackson releases his first solo album as an adult. ‘Off The Wall’, produced by Quincy Jones goes platinum, while singles ‘Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough’ and ‘Rock With You’ top the charts.
In 1982 Jackson releases ‘Thriller’, the album goes on to become the biggest-selling album of all time, staying in the charts for 2 years and hitting number one worldwide
‘The Girl Is Mine’ – a duet with Paul McCartney, ‘Beat It’, ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', ‘Human Nature’ and ‘P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)’ all reach number one in the charts.
Michael Jackson supports the singles with amazing music videos, turning them into mini movies with narratives, best shown on ‘Thriller’, widely acknowledged as the greatest video of all time.
In 1983 Jackson wins 8 Grammys and becomes a spokesperson for Pepsi.
In 1984 Michael records his last album with the Jacksons.
‘In 1985 We Are The World’ is released, the single supports the all-star famine relief effort for Africa.
In 1986 Jackson buys a ranch in California and turns it into Neverland, an amusement park filled with rides and animals. He undergoes cosmetic surgery and gets accused of wanting to ‘turn white’ as his skin gets lighter.
Wild rumours about Jackson’s personal life start to surface, the media talk about hormone treatments, the star sleeping in an oxygen tent and excessive cosmetic surgery.
In 1987 Jackson’s new album ‘Bad’ is released - once again produced by Quincy Jones.
Singles ‘I Just Can't Stop Loving You’, ‘Bad’, ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’, ‘Man in the Mirror’ and ‘Dirty Diana’ all debut at number 1.
The world tour supporting the album becomes the highest-grossing tour of all time.
More media speculation about the star’s personal life – tabloids start to call him ‘Wacko Jacko’.
In 1991 New album ‘Dangerous’ is released, first single ‘Black Or White’ debuts at number one, although the video gets criticised for it’s violent scenes.
Following singles ‘Remember the Time’, ‘In the Closet’, ‘Jam’ and ‘Heal the World’ don’t perform as well as expected.
In 1993 Jackson is accused of molesting a 13 year old boy, he denies the charges and settles out of court, paying an estimated 18 to 20 million.
In 1995 Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley, the marriage breaks up 19 months later.
Jackson releases ‘HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1’, a two-CD set featuring new material and his greatest hits, singles ‘Scream’ and ‘You Are Not Alone’ top the charts but the record is perceived as a disappointment.
In 1996 Jackson marries Debbie Rowe, over the next two years the couple has two children, son Prince Michael Jackson, Jr. and daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson.
In 1999 The couple divorce.
In 2001 Michael Jackson is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and holds a massive concert at Madison Square Garden celebrating the 30th anniversary of his first solo record.
Release of ‘Invincible’- the album performs well but singles ‘You Rock My World’ and ‘Butterflies’ disappoint and the single ‘What More Can I Give’ get cancelled.
In 2002 Jackson’s media appearances take an extreme turn – when at the MTV Video Music Awards he gets a birthday cake he thinks he has won the Artist of the Millennium title.
Fans grasp in horror when he dangles his son off a balcony in Germany. He apologises the next day but his image gets more and more tarnished.
In 2003 The star’s Neverland ranch is searched and he is arrested on charges of child molestation.
In 2005 Jackson’s child molestation trial begins and he is acquitted on all counts.The singer moves to Bahrain.
In 2009 Jackson announces his comeback with a 50 date run of shows at London’s O2 arena called This Is It.
Michael Jackson dies June 25th in California.
Jacko was one of the most popular recording artists of all time
15:15, Friday, 26 June 2009
Michael Jackson was unquestionably the biggest pop star of the '80s, and certainly one of the most popular recording artists of all time.
In 1958 Michael Joseph Jackson is born August 29, in Gary, Indiana, USA.
In 1962 Joe, Michael’s father, organises a family musical group – it eventually becomes the Jackson 5
In 1970 The Jackson 5 release ‘I Want You Back’, ‘ABC’, ‘The Love You Save’ and ‘I'll Be There’ – they all top the charts
In 1972 Michael Jackson scores his first number 1 single as a solo artist with ‘Ben’ – he also earns an Oscar nomination
In 1977 Jackson stars in the movie ‘The Wiz’ with Diana Ross and meets Quincy Jones
In 1979 Jackson releases his first solo album as an adult. ‘Off The Wall’, produced by Quincy Jones goes platinum, while singles ‘Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough’ and ‘Rock With You’ top the charts.
In 1982 Jackson releases ‘Thriller’, the album goes on to become the biggest-selling album of all time, staying in the charts for 2 years and hitting number one worldwide
‘The Girl Is Mine’ – a duet with Paul McCartney, ‘Beat It’, ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', ‘Human Nature’ and ‘P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)’ all reach number one in the charts.
Michael Jackson supports the singles with amazing music videos, turning them into mini movies with narratives, best shown on ‘Thriller’, widely acknowledged as the greatest video of all time.
In 1983 Jackson wins 8 Grammys and becomes a spokesperson for Pepsi.
In 1984 Michael records his last album with the Jacksons.
‘In 1985 We Are The World’ is released, the single supports the all-star famine relief effort for Africa.
In 1986 Jackson buys a ranch in California and turns it into Neverland, an amusement park filled with rides and animals. He undergoes cosmetic surgery and gets accused of wanting to ‘turn white’ as his skin gets lighter.
Wild rumours about Jackson’s personal life start to surface, the media talk about hormone treatments, the star sleeping in an oxygen tent and excessive cosmetic surgery.
In 1987 Jackson’s new album ‘Bad’ is released - once again produced by Quincy Jones.
Singles ‘I Just Can't Stop Loving You’, ‘Bad’, ‘The Way You Make Me Feel’, ‘Man in the Mirror’ and ‘Dirty Diana’ all debut at number 1.
The world tour supporting the album becomes the highest-grossing tour of all time.
More media speculation about the star’s personal life – tabloids start to call him ‘Wacko Jacko’.
In 1991 New album ‘Dangerous’ is released, first single ‘Black Or White’ debuts at number one, although the video gets criticised for it’s violent scenes.
Following singles ‘Remember the Time’, ‘In the Closet’, ‘Jam’ and ‘Heal the World’ don’t perform as well as expected.
In 1993 Jackson is accused of molesting a 13 year old boy, he denies the charges and settles out of court, paying an estimated 18 to 20 million.
In 1995 Michael Jackson marries Lisa Marie Presley, the marriage breaks up 19 months later.
Jackson releases ‘HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1’, a two-CD set featuring new material and his greatest hits, singles ‘Scream’ and ‘You Are Not Alone’ top the charts but the record is perceived as a disappointment.
In 1996 Jackson marries Debbie Rowe, over the next two years the couple has two children, son Prince Michael Jackson, Jr. and daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson.
In 1999 The couple divorce.
In 2001 Michael Jackson is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and holds a massive concert at Madison Square Garden celebrating the 30th anniversary of his first solo record.
Release of ‘Invincible’- the album performs well but singles ‘You Rock My World’ and ‘Butterflies’ disappoint and the single ‘What More Can I Give’ get cancelled.
In 2002 Jackson’s media appearances take an extreme turn – when at the MTV Video Music Awards he gets a birthday cake he thinks he has won the Artist of the Millennium title.
Fans grasp in horror when he dangles his son off a balcony in Germany. He apologises the next day but his image gets more and more tarnished.
In 2003 The star’s Neverland ranch is searched and he is arrested on charges of child molestation.
In 2005 Jackson’s child molestation trial begins and he is acquitted on all counts.The singer moves to Bahrain.
In 2009 Jackson announces his comeback with a 50 date run of shows at London’s O2 arena called This Is It.
Michael Jackson dies June 25th in California.
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