Michael Jackson
29th of August 1958- 25th of June 2009
I still cant beleive he is gone! all that energy! all that soul! he was truly larger than life
began his musical career at the age of 5 as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 who formed in 1964
The Jackson 5 signed for Motown and moved to California. Their first 4 singles, "I Want You Back", "ABC", "The Love You Save", and "I'll Be There" all made US No1 hits
The Jacksons had a number of hit records and in total made 6 albums between the years of 1976 and 1984
In 1977 Michael made his first film debut when he starred in the musical 'The Wiz' playing Scarecrow with Diana Ross in the lead role of Dorothy
Michael teamed up with Quincey Jones as his producer for his first solo album with Epic Records. The album titled "Off The Wall" was a big success around the world and the first ever album to release a record breaking 4 No1 singles in the US.
In 1982 Michael Jackson released the world's largest selling album of all time, 'Thriller'. This album produced 7 hit singles
In 1984 Michael won a record breaking 8 Grammy awards in one night. The awards were for his work on the 'Thriller' album and his work on the narrative for the 'ET Storybook'
In 1987 Michael released his much awaited third solo album, titled 'Bad', and lauched his record breaking first solo world tour
At the end of the 1980s Michael was named 'Artist Of The Decade' for his success off of his 'Thriller' and 'Bad' albums.
In 1991 Michael signed with Sony Music the largest ever recording contract and released his fourth solo album, 'Dangerous'.
Michael founded the 'Heal the World Foundation' to help improve the lives of children across the world
May he rest in peace!
He has shaped our lives with his music, his moves and with his style!
he was michael Jackson and everyone wanted to be him..
he was addictive and he was real!
He was a Legend and he still lives on!
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