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Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson started his musical career in the Jackson 5. In 1964, Michael and Marlon joined the Jackson Brothers a band formed by brothers Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine as backup musician playing congas and tambourine. Michael later began performing backup vocals and dancing. When he was eight, Jackson began sharing the lead vocals with his older brother Jermaine, and the groups name was changed to The Jackson 5.

Michael Jackson had a great deal of natural talent as a singer and dancer. But , Michael Jackson was worked vary hard by his father so that he and his brothers would become successful. Jackson had a troubled relationship with his father, Joe. Joseph acknowledged in 2003 that he regularly whipped Jackson as a boy. Jackson stated that he was physically and emotionally abused during incessant rehearsals, though he also credited his fathers strict discipline with playing a large role in his success. Jackson first spoke openly about his childhood abuse in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, broadcast is February 199. He admitted that he had often cried from loneliness and he would vomit at the sight of his father.

Michael Jackson faced some personal issues. He was accused of sexually abusing young boys in two different cases, but he was acquitted both times. Jackson married twice and divorced twice, once to Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presleys daughter. The second marriage was to Deborah Rowe, a longtime friend. Towards the end of Jacksons life, he was in a great deal of debt.

Michael Jackson influenced younger singers, from Justin Timberlake to Usher to Chris Brown, and they have emulated his dance moves, his look and his sound. Michael Jackson has received the most awards out of any other artist EVER.Michael Jackson released 11 solo albums. His best selling album was Thiller. Thiller is the best-selling album of all time worldwide, selling an estimated 110 million copies so far.

Songs:"Another Part Of Me"Sugar Daddy""She's Out Of My Life""Thriller""Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'""Remember The Time""You Are Not Alone""Never Can Say Goodbye""I Just Can't Stop Loving You""I Want You Back""Rock With You""Beat It""I'll Be There"

Michel Jackson died from sudden cardiac death. Sudden cardiac death is when there is a sudden cessation of cardiac activity so that the victim becomes unresponsive, with no normal breathing and no sings of circulation.