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The King of Pop On the Jacksons' Victory reunion tour Michael Jackson stands between his parents, Katherine and Joe Jackson, all dressed in formal attire at the Golden Globe Awards in 1973. The Jackson 5 perform on stage in colorful matching outfits, singing and playing instruments with a geometric patterned backdrop behind them, 1973. Young Michael Jackson smiles with four pet rats on his shoulders, standing with brothers Randy, Jackie, and Marlon Jackson at a party, surrounded by people indoors. Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow in The Wiz, wearing a patchwork costume with striped sleeves and straw details, arms outstretched as if hanging from a post. Diana Ross as Dorothy, Michael Jackson as Scarecrow, Nipsey Russell as Tinman, and Ted Ross as Lion stand together in costume on a yellow-tiled set for The Wiz. Michael Jackson, 1979 ā€œBillie Jeanā€ Michael Jackson wearing a sequined jacket and glove stands with Quincy Jones, both holding Grammy awards and smiling at the 1994 Grammy Awards.
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Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, and dancer
Also known as: ā€œKing of Popā€, Michael Joe Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson(Show More)
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Michael Jackson (born August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, U.S.ā€”died June 25, 2009, Los Angeles, California) was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who was one of the most popular and influential entertainers in the world in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Jackson transformed popular music in the 1980s, earning himself the title ā€œKing of Pop.ā€ His influence went beyond songwriting and singing to encompass revolutions in dance, concert touring, video presentation, and music...

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