Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, dancer, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh chil...
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Date of birth:
- Aug 29, 1958
Date of death:
- Jun 25, 2009 (age 50 years)
Place of birth:
Place Musical Career Began:
Active as Musical Artist (start):
- 1967
Active as Musical Artist (end):
- 2009
Musical Genres:
- Funk ,
- Rock music ,
- Rhythm and blues ,
- New jack swing ,
- Motown Sound ,
- Dance-pop ,
- Soul music ,
- Disco ,
- Pop music ,
- Dance music
Also known as:
- King of Pop,
- The King of Pop,
- Michael Joseph Jackson,
- The Gloved One,
- MJ,
- The Jacksons,
- The Jackson Five,
- John Jay Smith,
- Jackson 5,
- Wacko Jacko,
- The Jackson 5,
- Jacko,
- Applehead,
- Smelly
