MICHAELJACK

SON“The King of

Pop”

Born: August 29, 1958 in Gary, IndianaDied: June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California

{MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON}

Youngest member of “Jackson 5” singing group with his four older brothers (“The Jacksons”)

Started his career as a solo artist…

Made his 5th studio album “Off the Wall” in 1979

-Funk, disco-pop, soft rock, jazz and pop ballads

-Sold more than 5 million copies in the US alone by 1985

-Album included songs such as: “She’s Out of My Life”, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” and “Rock With You”

It received Best R&B Male Vocal in the 1980 Grammy Awards

THRILLER

“Thriller” was released in November 1982Collection of ‘singles’ intended for all types of audiences (crossover)Became the best-selling album of all time (50 million copies or more sold)Seven singles were in the Billboard’s Top TenWon eight Grammy Awards including Album and Record of the Year (1984)

TRACKS:

•”Wanna Be Starting Somethin”

•”Beat It”

•”Billie Jean”

•”Thriller”(Rod Temperton)

“BAD”

•“Bad” was released in 1987 following “Thriller”•Funky fever songs about rage and self pity, and some about longing for grace•“Bad” video-costumes, choreography, backdrop inspired by West Side Story•“Man in the Mirror”-song about accepting social/political responsibilities (all profits went to charity)

“Dangerous” (1991)

“HIStory” (1995)

“Black or White”•Elements of dance, rap and hard rock (rap lyrics by Bill Bottrell)•Described as “a rock ’n’ Roll dance song about racial harmony”

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1st Disc-15 track Greatest hits album2nd Disc-Contained 15 new songsFocused on Michael’s hardships and public struggles

“Invinsible” (2001)

The last album of new material while still alive

•Michael didn’t write songs on paper (sound recorder)•When recording, he would sing the lyrics from memory.•Liked to imitate (beatbox) instruments using his voice (“Billie Jean”) •Styles Ranged from Motown dance ballads, to techno and funk and hard rock guitar•Depending on song-voice of aggression, grace, growling, natural, falsetto (high-pitched), and smoothnessMotown: pop-influenced style of rhythm and blues characterized by danceable arrangements

Style and Genre

TV Appearances•“The Jackson 5ive”-cartoon show about the boys (1971)•“The Jacksons”-30 min. show with celebrity guests, dancing, singing•Jackson 5 on the Ed Sullivan Show•1984 Pepsi Commercial•“Motown 25: Yesterday, today, and forever”-performed “Billie Jean” and famous moonwalk•1993 Super Bowl Halftime Show- solo performance•1993-Oprah Winfrey interview•1995-Primetime Live-with wife Lisa Marie Presley

Music Videos

•Became known as “King of Music Videos”•Videos were long with complex story lines, dance routines, and special effects•Featured his famous “Anti-gravity lean” and “Moonwalk”•“GHOST” music video – 38 minutes (Guinness World Record for longest music video)

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS•Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (Jackson 5 & Solo artist)•“Artist of the Century”•Guinness Book of Records for supporting 39 charities (2000)•13 Grammy awards•26 American music awards•Award from President Ronald Reagan for supporting charities•Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

•West Side Story was his favorite film (“Beat It”)•Greatest inspiration-James Brown•Vocal Coach- Diana Ross•Earned about $750 Million in lifetime•4 tours including

Bad (1987-89)Dangerous World Tour

(1992-93)HIStory World Tour

(1996-97)This Is It (2009-2010-cancelled)

More Facts

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OFF THE WALL

Don't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughRock With YouWorking Day And NightGet On the FloorOff The WallGirlfriendShe's Out Of My LifeI Can't Help ItIt's The Falling In LoveBurn This Disco Out

THRILLER

Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Baby Be MineThe Girl Is MineThrillerBeat ItBillie JeanHuman NatureP.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)The Lady In My Life Thriller- Special Edition Extra TracksSomeone In The Dark (From E.T Storybook)Carousel

BAD

BadThe Way You Make Me FeelSpeed DemonLiberian GirlJust Good FriendsAnother Part Of MeMan In The MirrorI Just Can't Stop Loving YouDirty DianaSmooth CriminalLeave Me Alone

DANGEROUS

JamWhy You Wanna Trip On MeIn The ClosetShe Drives Me WildRemember The TimeCan't Let Her Get AwayHeal The WorldBlack Or WhiteWho Is ItGive In To MeWill You Be ThereKeep The FaithGone Too SoonDangerous

HIStory - Past, Present And Future - Book 1

ScreamThey Don't Care About UsStranger In MoscowThis Time AroundEarth SongD.S.MoneyCome TogetherYou Are Not AloneChildhoodTabloid Junkie2 BadHIStoryLittle SusieSmile

Blood On The Dance Floor - HIStory In The Mix

Blood On The Dance FloorMorphineSuperfly SisterGhostsIs It Scary?

InvincibleUnbreakableHeartbreakerInvincibleBreak Of DawnHeaven Can WaitYou Rock My WorldButterfliesSpeechless2000 WattsYou Are My LifeDon't Walk AwayPrivacyCryThe Lost ChildrenWhatever HappensThreatened

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