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Born the seventh in a family of nine children in Gary, Indiana, Jackson was launched into show business when his father, a steel-mill worker by trade, assembled a singing group called the Jackson Five with 5-year-old Michael and his four older brothers. Initially, Joseph included Michael in the lineup as a novelty, but it became immediately obvious that his wee son had prodigious musical abilities: his voice possessed a maturity belied by his young years, and his crowd-charming charisma superseded that of most seasoned entertainers. Buoyed by the young prodigy's talents, the Jackson Five moved quickly from local talent contests to a recording contract with Motown. The group generated six top-five singles between 1969 and 1971 — including "I Want You Back" and "ABC" — and would remain a hit-making machine throughout the '70s. As if the pressure of fronting a chart-topping band weren't enough for the adolescent, Jackson was soon tapped by Motown to do solo recordings.

The label was assured it had a superstar in the making, when, in 1971, Jackson's first on-his-own single, "I'll Be There," hit No. 4 on the charts. In addition to his work with his brothers, Jackson recorded more hit solo singles — including "Rockin' Robin" and "Ben" — and solo albums for Motown; in 1976, he and the Jackson Five signed with Epic. During the late '70s, Jackson made a brief foray into film, starring opposite Diana Ross in The Wiz (1978), an African-American update of The Wizard of Oz. The project was unexceptional, save for the fact that it introduced Jackson to legendary producer Quincy Jones, who arranged and conducted the film's score. Jones and Jackson collaborated on the singer's next solo project, Off the Wall (1979), an album that transformed the child star into an adult superstar.

Propelled by such No. 1 hits as "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Rock With You," the disc sold ten million copies and was barraged with critical praise for its barrier-busting blend of soul and rock and its good-time boogie vibe. (Rolling Stone's notoriously hard-to-please critic, David Marsh, proclaimed Off the Wall "a masterpiece of modern record making.") It seemed impossible that the ever-blossoming artist could top himself, but that's exactly what he did with the 1982 release of a little record he called Thriller. As history notes, the Jones-produced Thriller sold upwards of 40 million copies (more than any album before or since) and received critical kudos and an unprecedented eight Grammy awards.

The album charted a record six top-ten singles, beginning in November 1982 with the Paul McCartney duet, "The Girl Is Mine," and ending a whopping 16 months later with the title track. Jackson sustained Thriller's momentum with the help of music videos, which were gaining rominence thanks to the newborn MTV network. Jackson's brilliant song-and-dance videos for "Billie Jean," "Beat It," and "Thriller" not only helped pioneer the medium (and break MTV's color barrier, for that atter), but they drew praise from such esteemed hoofers as Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.

Jackson hit a professional zenith in the summer of 1984, when he reteamed with his brothers (then recording as the Jacksons) for the aptly titled Victory tour. Though Jackson's next albums, Bad (1987) and Dangerous (1991), both topped the charts and sold millions, somehow, the excitement had ebbed. The lyrics, "It don't matter if you're black or white," struck an ironic chord, considering that the singer was obviously becoming ever more Caucasian-looking, thanks to plastic surgery and gobs of make-up. His rapidly altering appearance wasn't the only thing giving folks pause: perception of the once unimpeachable entertainer shifted from a judgment of forgivable eccentricity to one of downright weirdness as more stories of his odd habits like the fact that he kept a coffin, white mannequins, and a shrine to Elizabeth Taylor in his private quarters.

In 1993, Jackson consented to a rare interview with Oprah Winfrey. A huge prime-time audience tuned in to hear Jackson discuss his evolving appearance (which he attributed to a skin pigmentation deficiency and "only two" plastic surgery procedures), his romantic life (he named Brooke Shields as a girlfriend), and his Peter Pan-like existence at his Neverland ranch and amusement park near Los Angeles. The interview succeeded in making Jackson seem human.Jackson turned a dramatic personal corner in May 1994, when he married Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis's daughter, in a secret ceremony in the Dominican Republic. Many saw this surprise move as a blatant P.R. bid to repair a poor image; others found it touching and only fitting that modern music's most prominent families be united in holy matrimony.

Jackson subsequently released an ambitious double album of past hits and new songs called HIStory (1995). It received mixed reviews — praise for the oldies, pans for the new tracks — and sales were disappointing by Jacksonian standards, despite a publicity blitz that went way over the top. The campaign included a prime-time interview with Diane Sawyer of ABC News, during which Jackson and Presley insisted that their marriage was real . All that good lovin' aside, the union lasted but a scant 18 months. However, another marriage was in the cards for Jackson. In November 1996, Jackson announced that his friend Deborah Rowe (an assistant to his dermatologist) was carrying his child. The couple denied all tabloid reports that Jackson was merely renting Rowe's womb and that she was artificially inseminated. As proof of their love, Jackson and Rowe were married in Australia not long after the pregnancy became public knowledge. Three months later, Rowe gave birth to Prince Michael Jackson Jr. Daughter Paris Mich

ael Katherine was born in the spring of 1998.

The couple announced their mutual decision to divorce in fall 1999.Jackson's 1997 album, the part-new, part-remix Blood on the Dance Floor,suggested that the King of Pop is still hung up on his '80s glory days. Four years later, Jacko was back with a new album, Invincible, and a tribute concert in Madison Square Garden, in which a range of celebrities — from Whitney Houston to a Marlon Brando — helped him celebrate 30 years as a solo entertainer.

Even Michael's brothers turned out to honor their more-famous sibling, although the event was not without its share of controversy and sibling rivalry. In the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Jackson announced plans to record and release an all-star "We Are the World"-like single, with the aim of raising $50 million for the survivors and families of the victims. He enlisted the likes of Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, and the Backstreet Boys for the project.

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Its number of michael jackson's album seling
1. off the wall is 15 million
2. thriller is over 56 million(biggest seling album ever)
3. bad is 25 million
4. dangerous is 37 million
5. histoty is 15 x 2 cd is 30 million
6. blood on the dance floor is 7 million(biggest seling remix album)
7. invincible is 10 million(michael say in reuters)

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Why stars die in mysterious way | Reviewer: Anton DEDAJ | 11/26/09

Dear Michael since I was a kid I yoused to listen your kind music and your brilant voice.I grow up with your music and one of my dreams was to meet you at list once in my life.That dream defenitly dead on June 25, 2009 and I was thinking how see you in any concert in Europe maybe in France to see you alive.But no you sed " This is it " .I was always wayting that any day you will syrprise us with any new album with any new singers which trying to sing, and dance, and move like you as Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Usher ect.And I steel hope that are steel alive and not died.If not then rest in peace, and I will pry for you, remeber you always and listening to your music forever.How great it will be as Michael will read all those messages.Forever remind you Anton Dedaj 26.11.2009

invincible | Reviewer: mosab | 11/25/09

i don't know what to write...
i'm speechless..i just wanna say that all the world loved u even arab fans.
i feel like u r my brother,my life..
i need u michael more than before,all my life i hoped that i could see u but i didn't get the chance...i love u...u r invincible.

Jackson not Jacko | Reviewer: leaveMJalone | 11/10/09

Michael Jackson will always be remembered to some as the man who created magic in music, who brought the music world to life, who inspired millions, who makes me cry to this day with his songs, he was, is, and will always be #1, he will never sink lower than #1. But many others will remember him as Jacko, or Wacko Jacko, the man who molested young boys and dangled children from 10th story windows, but that is not who Michael was, he did not molest ANYONE, he would not do ANYTHING, EVER to harm a child, he was a child himself and he loved children, he wanted to adopt two children from each continent, a boy and a girl, he was a magical human being with feelings and a heart (the biggest heart the world has ever seen) and soul. He was magical and will always remain in my heart, when I hear the songs Smile, Speechless, and Childhood, I get choked up and cry, he made the world go round and I wish to carry on his music and dance. He will always be int he hears of the ones who believed in him, the right ones, the ones who knew Michael for who he was, not what the press said about him, none of that is true, and when people believe what the tabloids say it makes then seem ignorant and hateful towards probably the sweetest, most caring, wonderful, and magical person in the world. And now he is gone and but the world will not forget him, his spirit lives on in his fans. YESTERDAY, TODAY, ADN FOREVER MICHAEL!! I LOVE YOU AND YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART!! NEVER FORGOTTEN, NEVER GONE.

Forever in my heart | Reviewer: Linda Jackson | 10/22/09

Since day one in the late 60's I have always loved and admire Michael and his bothers. But Michael especially, I love seeing him laugh and smile in his videos that I watch over and over again! I almost choked when I heard and it was hard to believe. But I love you my friend I LOVE YOU!!!

love yuh michael :) ur gunna be missed by all :) *YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART* | Reviewer: lilly loves SVS | 10/1/09

Sleep well, sweet prince. Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009 around 2:45 pm. Maybe from drug abuse? Nobody knows for sure yet. When I got the text message I didn't believe it, I was in denial. After finding out it was true, I listened to his music constantly and cried. You will never be forgotten, Michael <3, MICHEAL YOU ARE A IDOL TO EVERYONE BUT ALSO TO ME YOU ARE MY HERO!,Michael Jackson was a legend. I'm to young to remember half his songs but i still listen to them,Micheal I will miss you. I watch the funeral and I could not hold back the tears. What you went through must of been so hard all the rumors that went round about you,why did you have to leave the earth,Your stunning voice and smile made me melt,You smiled the most incredible smile.Oh Michael,aint no sunshine when you're gone...I will remember the time you rocked my world,from the time you taught me the abc to love and promised you'd be there,advised me to live life off the wall,serenaded me,your Liberian girl,called me the lady in your life,your PYT, and told 'em haterz who wanna be startin' somethin'to beat it,so i gave in to you coz of the way you make me feel,and u showed me how to get on the floor and shake my body down to the ground,told me - dont stop till you get enough - for u,i wont stop till i burn this disco down,and taught me to cherish my childhood - that wonder in my youth,that you sadly never had.Taught me to heal the world,for we are the world,one people,it dont matter if you're black or white,we need to focus on the man in the mirror,make that change....reminded us to hear the earth song,oh how i want you back,you're Gone too soon Dear Michael,who took my baby from me? Who is it? Dont you judge of my composure coz i'm breaking inside ...but i'll still smile though my heart is aching....
Why,why did Michael have to leave us,why why...please dont tell me that it's human nature....
Farewell my summer love.I just cant stop loving you...You were a real thriller.Never can say goodbye Michael,never can,never will...For you're just another part of me.See you soon,He never did anything wrong. One kid claimed he had been touched and then everyone else jumped on the bandwagon and thought they could get money off him well no wonder he died in debt,you are the Eternal Star Michael Jackson, Michael is the greatest pop singer that i have seen and listen to,People say that Michael was just king of pop. But actually he was alot more then that because when you think about it he was tha king of music period. He the only one i know who had a video for every song on his album and if there is others who had done it its not many and i bet its not as talented as his. He's also the only one i know who kept his singin career going from age 5 to 50, from start to finish, and which means from life to death, he is the only person i hae know to carry on dancing like that at the age of 50 to know that he wasent a very well person he never showed his pain, according to people whenever he was off stage he would be taking lots of drugs to ease his pain, in a way im glad that he has gone to a better place not just cause of all th press and bad rumors that went arond abut him but cause he was in so much pain he couldnt go on like that it wasnt fair on him, but god needed a VERY SPECIAL ANGEL and by the looks of it he chose the BEST one, but why did he have to take him away from us so quick, its not fair infact life isnt fair it is so cruel and guess what its the people that make it so cruel, love you michael jackson you will be missed by ALL who love you, R.I.P :( :{ :( :{ even though you have sadly been taken from us you will always live on through you music videos lyrics and most of all your love and care that you gave to the world, my respects go to your family and close friends to have lost someone so talented and SO SO SO special to us all :) love you :)gone but never forgotten :)

So so heartbroken | Reviewer: Pam | 9/21/09

i don't have the words to describe the pain Im fellin inside. How can this happen why him?, why like this? It is disgusting what people said about him. He was so true and sensitive and he cared for the world but the world turned against him. I am so, so heartbroken!!!!!!

The King will live on | Reviewer: nicol mj-for-life | 9/5/09

Oh Michael,aint no sunshine when you're gone...I will remember the time you rocked my world,from the time you taught me the abc to love and promised you'd be there,advised me to live life off the wall,serenaded me,your Liberian girl,called me the lady in your life,your PYT, and told 'em haterz who wanna be startin' somethin'to beat it,so i gave in to you coz of the way you make me feel,and u showed me how to get on the floor and shake my body down to the ground,told me - dont stop till you get enough - for u,i wont stop till i burn this disco down,and taught me to cherish my childhood - that wonder in my youth,that you sadly never had.Taught me to heal the world,for we are the world,one people,it dont matter if you're black or white,we need to focus on the man in the mirror,make that change....reminded us to hear the earth song,oh how i want you back,you're Gone too soon Dear Michael,who took my baby from me? Who is it? Dont you judge of my composure coz i'm breaking inside ...but i'll still smile though my heart is aching....
Why,why did Michael have to leave us,why why...please dont tell me that it's human nature....
Farewell my summer love.I just cant stop loving you...You were a real thriller.Never can say goodbye Michael,never can,never will...For you're just another part of me.See you soon.

i just love michael | Reviewer: candise broadnax | 9/3/09

he was my most favorite... i still cant believe hes gone... I tore the ligaments in my arm doin my best Michael inpersination... i just love thiller and all the music he has done over the coruse of my life time... i love u Mike and i miss u on a daily basis.... Now your in heaven where no one can judge you. only if they will let you Rest In Peace

MJ is unbeatable... | Reviewer: miles | 8/31/09

I will miss him vey much. Even touhgt people alway say the bad things about MJ, i don't believe what they say..for me MJ is the legend and the only KING OF THE POP..his music unite every nation in the world..very performance he made for his fan is energertic and pure from his heart...even my little brother admired him so much...see, how much he impact the life of other...i am from a small town who wish to go to his concert someday but if guess it's just a dream...miss you MICHEAL JACKSON...

To the Man Who Healed the Whole World And Was Gone To Soon | Reviewer: Tiffany | 8/26/09

To everyone who thinks Michael is died he's not,he's still no man like Michael deserves go this young,Michael is still alve,you may not believe it but I do.So keep doing what you are doing and loving the King of Pop,because he thought no on loved him he's will look down and see that the whole wide world loved hm and come back to all of his beautiful fans Good Bless you all and Bless Michael Joseph Jackson and his family,The King of Pop!!!!!!

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