Michael Jackson – Biography, Songs, Albums, Discography & Facts

Michael Jackson Biography

American singer, composer, dancer, and philanthropist Michael Joseph Jackson is acknowledged as one of the most influential cultural leaders of the 20th century and is known as the “King of Pop.” His contributions to dance, fashion, music, and his publicized personal life throughout a four-decade career elevated him to a universally recognized figure in popular culture. Jackson had an impact on musicians in a variety of musical genres. Through his stage and video appearances, he popularized difficult dance techniques like the robot and the moonwalk, to which he also gave their names. He holds the record for the most awards ever given to a single musician.

On August 29, 1958, Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. Jackson, the eighth child of the Jackson family, made his professional debut in 1964 as a member of the Jackson 5 alongside his older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon (later known as the Jacksons). While working for Motown Records in 1971, Jackson launched his solo career. With the release of Off the Wall in 1979, he rose to solo stardom. His music videos, like those for “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” and “Thriller” from his 1982 album Thriller, are recognized for shattering racial barriers and elevating the genre as both an art form and a marketing tool. With the videos for the albums Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book I, he continued to innovate and contributed to MTV’s popularity (1995). In contrast to Bad, which was the first album to yield five U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, Thriller became the best-selling album of all time.

Some controversy and rumors about Jackson started to spread in the late 1980s as a result of changes to his looks, relationships, personality, and way of life. He was blamed for sexually abusing a family friend’s child in 1993, but he was not charged because of a lack of evidence; the case was resolved outside of civil court. He was tried in 2005 for more allegations of child sex abuse and several other crimes, and he was found not guilty. In neither case did the FBI release any proof of criminal activity on Jackson’s part. Jackson passed away in 2009 while rehearsing for a run of comeback performances called This Is It due. The cause of the death was an overdose of propofol given to him by his doctor, Conrad Murray, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 and sentenced to prison.

With an estimated 400 million album sales globally, Jackson is one of the most successful musicians of all time. He was the first performer to have a top ten single on the Billboard Hot 100 in five different decades and had 13 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, more than any other male artist during the Hot 100 era. He is regarded as the individual musician who has sold the most songs globally, according to the RIAA. His accolades include 39 Guinness World Records, including “Most Successful Entertainer of All Time,” 15 Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and six other awards. Jackson has been inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame (the only recorded artist to be inducted), the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (twice), the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His estate made $825 million in 2016, which Forbes records as the greatest annual sum for a celebrity.

Michael Jackson Discography

InvincibleSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book ISpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
DangerousSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
BadSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
ThrillerSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Off the WallSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Forever, MichaelSpotifyApple
Music & MeSpotifyApple
BenSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Got to Be ThereSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many No 1 Has Michael Jackson’S Had?

Michael Jackson’s had a total of 13 No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Some of his most popular hits include “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Thriller.” He is also the only artist to have ever had nine No. 1 singles in a row on the Hot 100 chart.

What Was Michael Jackson’S Best Selling Album?

Michael Jackson’s best selling album is Thriller. It was released in 1982 and has sold more than 110 million copies worldwide. It is the best-selling album of all time.

What Is Michael Jackson’S Most Famous Song?

Michael Jackson’s most famous song is “Billie Jean.” It was released in 1982 and quickly became a huge hit around the world. The song is about a woman who claims that Jackson is the father of her child, and he denies it. Nevertheless, the song became an instant classic and is still one of Jackson’s most popular songs today.

Most Searched For Michael Jackson Songs

Billie JeanSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
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ChicagoSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Smooth Criminal – 2012 Remaster SpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough SpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Rock with You – Single VersionSpotifyAppleAmazon
The Way You Make Me Feel – 2012 RemasterSpotifyAppleAmazon
They Don’t Care About UsSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
ThrillerSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon
Bad – 2012 RemasterSpotifyAppleYouTubeAmazon