Michael Jackson -- Entertainer to the End
Michael Jackson came into this world on August 29, 1958. He was born in Gary, Indiana. His parents, Katherine Esther Scruse and Joseph Walter Jackson were of modest means. Katherine was a devout Jehovah's Witness and Joseph worked in a steel mill. Michael was born into a musical family. Joseph performed with The Falcons, an R&B band.
Joseph saw his chance for success through his kids. He started a group with Michael's older brothers. In 1964, Michael Jackson joined the group as a backup singer and dancer. He would quickly be promoted to lead singer. After his promotion, the band was renamed The Jackson Five.
Michael Jackson was not destined to be in a band. Even though the Jackson Five found fame, he was destined to be a solo performer. In the late 1970s, Michael struck out on his own. By 1982, Michael Jackson was releasing his second solo album. Thriller became the most successful album of all times. Thriller stayed on Billboards top 200 for 80 consecutive weeks. RIAA certified Thriller for 28 million shipments, earning Thriller Double Diamond status. Worldwide, Thriller sold between 47 million and 109 million copies.
Michael Jackson was not content to only be a performer. In 1988, he added the title of author to his identities. 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 famous Neverland Ranch. Michael Jackson 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 guards. 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. Michael Jackson 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, Jacko 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 Deborah Rowe granting full custody of both children to Michael.
In 2002, thanks to a surrogate mother, an artificial insemination and Jacko's own sperm calls, a third child would be brought into this world for Michael. The King of Pop never revealed the mothers identity.
In 2003, Jacko was once more accused of child molestation by then 13 year old Gavin Arvizo. Jackson would be charged with seven counts of child molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent to a minor.. Jackson would deny all allegations.
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.
In 2009, shortly before his death, Michael Jackson was scheduled to perform 50 sell out concerts to over one million people at London's O2 arena. The concerts would have started on July 13, 2009 and finished up on March 6, 2010. According to Jackson's website, the ticket sales has already broke numerous records.
On June 25,2009, Los Angeles Paramedics would receive a call at 12:22 p.m (PDT). Michael Jackson had collapsed in his rented mansion. Paramedics arrived three minutes later at Jacko's residence. CPR would be administered 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. - 18424
Joseph saw his chance for success through his kids. He started a group with Michael's older brothers. In 1964, Michael Jackson joined the group as a backup singer and dancer. He would quickly be promoted to lead singer. After his promotion, the band was renamed The Jackson Five.
Michael Jackson was not destined to be in a band. Even though the Jackson Five found fame, he was destined to be a solo performer. In the late 1970s, Michael struck out on his own. By 1982, Michael Jackson was releasing his second solo album. Thriller became the most successful album of all times. Thriller stayed on Billboards top 200 for 80 consecutive weeks. RIAA certified Thriller for 28 million shipments, earning Thriller Double Diamond status. Worldwide, Thriller sold between 47 million and 109 million copies.
Michael Jackson was not content to only be a performer. In 1988, he added the title of author to his identities. 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 famous Neverland Ranch. Michael Jackson 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 guards. 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. Michael Jackson 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, Jacko 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 Deborah Rowe granting full custody of both children to Michael.
In 2002, thanks to a surrogate mother, an artificial insemination and Jacko's own sperm calls, a third child would be brought into this world for Michael. The King of Pop never revealed the mothers identity.
In 2003, Jacko was once more accused of child molestation by then 13 year old Gavin Arvizo. Jackson would be charged with seven counts of child molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent to a minor.. Jackson would deny all allegations.
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.
In 2009, shortly before his death, Michael Jackson was scheduled to perform 50 sell out concerts to over one million people at London's O2 arena. The concerts would have started on July 13, 2009 and finished up on March 6, 2010. According to Jackson's website, the ticket sales has already broke numerous records.
On June 25,2009, Los Angeles Paramedics would receive a call at 12:22 p.m (PDT). Michael Jackson had collapsed in his rented mansion. Paramedics arrived three minutes later at Jacko's residence. CPR would be administered 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. - 18424
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