Thursday, May 2, 2013

Michael Jackson




Michael Jackson

By Wendy Villafuerte



Michael Jackson was born in August 29, 1958 in Gary Indiana. His parents were African American working class, their names were: Joseph Walther Jackson and Katherine Esther Scruse. He had had five brothers and three sisters: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy Robbie, La Troya and Janet.

Jackson’s father saw a talent in his sons, so he prepared them in order to create a group in which Jackson was the singer. With his talent Jackson quickly conquered the audience.

After some years he abandoned the group to turn him to a solo singer. His music was so popular that did not have barriers, some of the famous songs were: “Beat it”, Billie “Jean” and Thriller.
In 1982, Michael Jackson was the best seller with his recognized album “Thriller”. Moreover he won a lot of awards, such as Guinness World Records, and Grammy Awards.
Also he caused controversy. As descendent of African American parents Jackson had his skin medium brown color, but he changed his skin color, because he wanted appear European.  In 1986, he was diagnosed with an illness as a result of the use of chemicals over many years.
In May 18, 1994 he married to Lisa Marie Presley, but in January 18, 1996 they divorced.
In November 15, 1996 Michael married to Debbie Rowe. They had two children:  Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr: Born in 1997 and Katherine Jackson: Born in 1998. Their marriage ended in divorce in October 8, 1999.
In 1993, he was accused of sexual abuse; the rumors affected his image and therefore his career. Almost ten years after he was accused again, and in this year he was arrested with charge of seven counts of child molestation. On June 14, 2005, Jackson was acquitted of all charges.
On June 25, 2009, he was found died in home on North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles. He died as a result of intoxication.  He ingested a lot of anti-anxiety medicine which led him to the death.
In 2009, after his dead, he was the best seller, and is remembered because of his contributions and influence to music considering him as the king of pop.





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