Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson (1958–2009) was a singer, songwriter and dancer known for Thriller, Billie Jean and the moonwalk; his official channels continue to share his music and archive.
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MusicOverview
- Born
- August 29, 1958 · Gary, Indiana, USA
- Died
- June 25, 2009
- Work
- Singer, songwriter and dancer
- First chapter
- The Jackson 5, with his brothers
- Solo breakthrough
- Off the Wall (1979), followed by Thriller (1982)
Mini bio
How it started.
Michael Jackson grew up in Gary, Indiana, and began his public career singing with his brothers in the Jackson 5. The group’s Motown recordings brought his voice to a wide audience before his solo career took center stage.
Finding his sound.
Off the Wall (1979) brought together funk, disco and soul. Thriller followed in 1982 with Billie Jean, Beat It and Human Nature. His songs crossed pop, rock and R&B, while choreography and longer music videos became central to his performances.
Songs and screen stories.
Bad (1987) produced five US No. 1 singles. Dangerous followed in 1991 with songs including Black or White and Remember the Time. His work with Janet Jackson on Scream earned a music video Grammy in 1996.
The archive today.
Jackson died in 2009. His official channels now share recordings, videos and archive material, while projects such as MJ the Musical and the Michael biopic introduce his work to new audiences.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 1991DangerousSolo artist
- 1987BadSolo artist
- 1982ThrillerSolo artist
- 1979Off the WallSolo artist
Awards
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award2010 · Posthumous Recording Academy honor.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame2001 · Inducted as a solo performer; also inducted with the Jackson 5 in 1997.
- Grammy Legend Award1993 · Recording Academy honor.
- Eight Grammys in one night1984 · Became the first artist to win eight at a single ceremony. His career total is 13 competitive Grammy wins.
Quotes
The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life.Michael Jackson, quoted in his Recording Academy artist biography
Trivia
- His 1984 Grammy wins included Best Recording for Children for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
- He helped design his Smooth Criminal outfit with Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush.
- The Jackson 5 entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame four years before his solo induction.
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