Michael+Jackson

was born in Gary, Indiana **
 * [[image:mich.png width="839" height="312"]]
 * (August 29, 1958 –June 25, 2009) **




 * American Superstar Michael Jackson is the fifth of Joseph and Katherine Jackson's nine children. Michael Jackson was an **** American **** singer, dancer, entertainer and recording artist **** . Referred to as the King of Pop ****, he is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time, and as one of the most influential. His contributions to music, dance and fashion, and a much publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture **** for over four decades. **

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Michael joined his siblings when he was five, and emerged as the group's lead vocalist. He showed remarkable range and depth for such a young performer. Michael made his debut as the lead singer and youngest member of [|The Jackson 5] in 1964. He would later start his solo career in 1971. His 1982 album [|Thriller] remains the best selling album ever, while several of his other albums rank among the world's best-selling. Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk.

Michael Jackson suffered from a degenerative disease of the skin called vitiligo, which destroys the melanin which is responsible for providing color to the skin. Although it is believed to be a hereditary ailment, also thinks it is related to stress, which can produce and exacerbate the disease.



Michael Jackson was nominated twice for the Nobel Peace Prize and has won numerous awards for his humanitarianism. Michael Jackson spent much of their efforts and resources to humanitarian aid, being described by the Guinness Book of World Records as the artist who gave more money to charity in history

Jackson was married to Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie Presley 1994, the daughter of Elvis Presley and the marriage lasted 2 years. Then, Michael married dermatology nurse Deborah Jeanne Rowe in 1996. She gave birth to Michael's[| two children] a son Prince Michael, and a daughter Paris Katherine. Deborah and Michael were divorced in 1999 with Jackson gaining full parental rights. In 2002 Jackson had another son with a surrogate mother, called [|Prince Michael II] "Blanket". [|Omer Bhatti] is Michael Jackson's secret love child son from Pia Bhatti.

Jackson's personal life and  relationships   generated controversy for years. His  changing appearance   was noticed from the late 1970s onwards, as changes to his nose and skin color caused much media speculation. In 1993 he was  accused   of   child sexual abuse  , though no formal charges were brought. In 2005 he was  tried and acquitted   of similar allegations. Jackson  died   on June 25, 2009 from a   drug overdose  , amidst preparations.