Gary, Indiana, would change forever on August 29, 1958. That is the day that Michael Jackson made his debut. Michael was born into performing. His dad, Joseph Walter Jackson performed with The Falcons, an Rhythm & Blues band. His mommy, Katherine Esther Scruse was a dedicated Jehovah's Witness. Although he had limited success, Joseph would find celebrity and fortune on the backs of his children.
Joseph Jackson wasted little time achieving vicariously through his children. Joseph turned his kids into performers and started a family band. Michael Jackson and his brother Marlon would join this group in 1964. Michael was only eight years young when he started singing backup vocals and dancing. Michael and Marlon quickly became the lead and the group was named The Jackson Five.
Skipping to 1982, Jacko released his second album, Thriller. It would become the most commercially successful album of all times. Thriller remained in the Billboard 200 for an astonishing 80 consecutive weeks. Thriller was certified for 28 million shipments by RIAA, earning it Double Diamond status. World wide sales were estimated at 47 million to 109 million copies.
Jacko was not content to only be a musician. In 1988, he added the title of writer to his repetoir. He released his first autobiography, Moon Walk. Moon Walk took him four years to complete. The book sold over 200,000 copies.
In 1988, Michael Jackson purchased land near Santa Ynez, California. On this land, he built world infamous Neverland Ranch. Jacko spent a total of $17 million on Neverland Ranch. He installed Ferris wheels, a zoo, and a movie theatre. He also hired over 40 security officers. In 2003 it would be appraised for a whopping $100 million.
Michael Jackson proved that he could do more than just perform. He published Moon Walk in 1988. Jacko spent four years producing this autobiography. It proved to be time well spent. Moon Walk sold over 200,000 copies.
In May 1994 Jackson was married for the first time to Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley. Jackson and Presley's marriage was short lived, and would end in a divorce 2 years later. They would still remain friends after the divorce.
Entering his second marriage in 1996, Michael Jackson would marry his dermatology nurse, Debbie Rowe, on November 14. Together they would have two children. Michael Joseph Jackson, now known as Prince Michael Jackson, would be the first born. Their second born would be their daughter, Paris Katherine Michael Jackson. Just 3 years later the marriage would end, but the split couple would still continue to be friends, with Debbie Rowe granting full custody of both children to Michael.
In 2002, Jacko's third child would be born. Prince Michael Jackson II. The mother's identity was never released by Jackson, but he would say that the child was the result of an artificial insemination from a surrogate mother and his own sperm cells.
In 2003, Jacko would once again be accused of child molestation. He would officialy be charged with 7 counts of molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent to a minor. The minor in this case would turn out to be 13 year old Gavin Arvizo. Once again Jackson would deny all charges.
His trial, People vs. Jackson, would officially begin on January 31, 2005 and would last for a period of only 5 months. The trial ended with Jackson being acquitted on all counts.
Right before his death in 2009, Jacko was to be in the spotlight once again. He was scheduled to perform at London's O2 arena, starring in 50 sold out concerts. They were to begin July 13, 2009, with the last concert scheduled to be on March 6, 2010. The ticket sales, according to Jackson's website, broke numerous records.
Michael Jackson collapsed at his mansion in LA. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. LA Paramedics received a call at 12:22 p.m (PDT). They arrived three minutes later at Michael Jackson's residence. sources on the scene stated Jackson was not breathing. CPR would continue for an hour while en route to a local Los Angeles hospital, where Jackson would be pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. local time.
His memorial would be held on July7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angles. His casket was present at the memorial, which was broadcast live all around the world and watched by up to one billion people, but no information would be released about the final resting place of Michael Jackson's body. RIP Michael "King of Pop" Jackson.
Joseph Jackson wasted little time achieving vicariously through his children. Joseph turned his kids into performers and started a family band. Michael Jackson and his brother Marlon would join this group in 1964. Michael was only eight years young when he started singing backup vocals and dancing. Michael and Marlon quickly became the lead and the group was named The Jackson Five.
Skipping to 1982, Jacko released his second album, Thriller. It would become the most commercially successful album of all times. Thriller remained in the Billboard 200 for an astonishing 80 consecutive weeks. Thriller was certified for 28 million shipments by RIAA, earning it Double Diamond status. World wide sales were estimated at 47 million to 109 million copies.
Jacko was not content to only be a musician. In 1988, he added the title of writer to his repetoir. He released his first autobiography, Moon Walk. Moon Walk took him four years to complete. The book sold over 200,000 copies.
In 1988, Michael Jackson purchased land near Santa Ynez, California. On this land, he built world infamous Neverland Ranch. Jacko spent a total of $17 million on Neverland Ranch. He installed Ferris wheels, a zoo, and a movie theatre. He also hired over 40 security officers. In 2003 it would be appraised for a whopping $100 million.
Michael Jackson proved that he could do more than just perform. He published Moon Walk in 1988. Jacko spent four years producing this autobiography. It proved to be time well spent. Moon Walk sold over 200,000 copies.
In May 1994 Jackson was married for the first time to Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley. Jackson and Presley's marriage was short lived, and would end in a divorce 2 years later. They would still remain friends after the divorce.
Entering his second marriage in 1996, Michael Jackson would marry his dermatology nurse, Debbie Rowe, on November 14. Together they would have two children. Michael Joseph Jackson, now known as Prince Michael Jackson, would be the first born. Their second born would be their daughter, Paris Katherine Michael Jackson. Just 3 years later the marriage would end, but the split couple would still continue to be friends, with Debbie Rowe granting full custody of both children to Michael.
In 2002, Jacko's third child would be born. Prince Michael Jackson II. The mother's identity was never released by Jackson, but he would say that the child was the result of an artificial insemination from a surrogate mother and his own sperm cells.
In 2003, Jacko would once again be accused of child molestation. He would officialy be charged with 7 counts of molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent to a minor. The minor in this case would turn out to be 13 year old Gavin Arvizo. Once again Jackson would deny all charges.
His trial, People vs. Jackson, would officially begin on January 31, 2005 and would last for a period of only 5 months. The trial ended with Jackson being acquitted on all counts.
Right before his death in 2009, Jacko was to be in the spotlight once again. He was scheduled to perform at London's O2 arena, starring in 50 sold out concerts. They were to begin July 13, 2009, with the last concert scheduled to be on March 6, 2010. The ticket sales, according to Jackson's website, broke numerous records.
Michael Jackson collapsed at his mansion in LA. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. LA Paramedics received a call at 12:22 p.m (PDT). They arrived three minutes later at Michael Jackson's residence. sources on the scene stated Jackson was not breathing. CPR would continue for an hour while en route to a local Los Angeles hospital, where Jackson would be pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. local time.
His memorial would be held on July7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angles. His casket was present at the memorial, which was broadcast live all around the world and watched by up to one billion people, but no information would be released about the final resting place of Michael Jackson's body. RIP Michael "King of Pop" Jackson.
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