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Jun 26, 2009 - Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom - Michael Joseph Jackson (Aug. 29, 1958 - Jun. 25, 2009) American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman Ð the King of Pop. Seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5. Solo career in 1971. ÊFive of his solo studio albums are among the world s best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995). Jacko s MTV videos were legendary, such as Beat It , Billie Jean , Thriller , Black or White and Scream - credited for transforming the music video into an art form. Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. Distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists. Personal life, included - ZUMAm23_ 20090626_jab_m23_416

Jun 26, 2009 - Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom - Michael Joseph Jackson (Aug. 29, 1958 - Jun. 25, 2009) American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman Ð the King of Pop. Seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5. Solo career in 1971. ÊFive of his solo studio albums are among the world s best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995). Jacko s MTV videos were legendary, such as Beat It , Billie Jean , Thriller , Black or White and Scream - credited for transforming the music video into an art form. Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. Distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists. Personal life, included - ZUMAm23_ 20090626_jab_m23_416

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Jun 26, 2009 - Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom - Michael Joseph Jackson (Aug. 29, 1958 - Jun. 25, 2009) American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman Ð the King of Pop. Seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5. Solo career in 1971. ÊFive of his solo studio albums are among the world s best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995). Jacko s MTV videos were legendary, such as Beat It , Billie Jean , Thriller , Black or White and Scream - credited for transforming the music video into an art form. Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. Distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists. Personal life, included - ZUMAm23_ 20090626_jab_m23_416

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