Michael Jackson -- Entertainer to the End
Gary, Indiana, would change forever on August 29, 1958. That is the day that Michael Jackson made his debut. Michael was born into music. His daddy, Joseph Walter Jackson performed with The Falcons, an Rhythm & Blues band. His mom, Katherine Esther Scruse was a devout Jehovah's Witness. Although he had limited success, Joseph would find fame and money on the backs of his children.
Joseph had achieved little musical success; however, Joseph was determined to achieve celebrity at all costs. He saw a chance to turn his children into a band. Initially, the group was composed of Michael's older brothers. At the age of 8, Michael Jackson joined the group. Michael was assigned to backup singing and performing. Michael and his brother Marlon were promoted to front vocals. Joseph then changed the group's name to The Jackson Five.
Michael Jackson was not destined to be in a group. Even though the Jackson Five found celebrity, he was destined to be a solo performer. In the late 1970s, Michael struck out on his own. By 1982, Michael Jackson was releasing his second solo album. Thriller became the most successful album of all times. Thriller stayed on Billboards top 200 for 80 consecutive weeks. RIAA certified Thriller for 28 million shipments, earning Thriller Double Diamond status. Worldwide, Thriller sold between 47 million and 109 million copies.
Being just another musician is not what Jackson had in mind. He would also become an author in 1988 adding the title of writer to his identity. Moon Walk, his autobiography, would take nearly four years to complete and would sell over 200,000 copies.
1982 was a banner year for Michael Jackson. However, the year between 1984 and 1985 would prove to have its ups and downs. Michael spent $47.5 million to purchase the Beatles music rights. That expenditure would turn me green but I am not Michael Jackson. The low point on the year was being burned on his scalp. He was burned during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.
Title of King of Pop was not enough for Michael Jackson. He released his first book, Moon Walk, in 1988. Moon Walk was an autobiography that took Jacko four years to write. Over 200,000 people purchased the book.
1988 would also see the beginnings of the infamous Neverland Ranch. Michael Jackson purchased land near Santa Ynez, California. He spent $17 million installing a zoo, movie theatre, and a Ferris Wheel. Michael Jackson also hired a security staff of over 40 people. Neverland would be appraised for over $100 million in 2003.
Hoping for true love and a second attempt at a long lasting marriage, Jackson would remarry on November 14, 1996. The bride would be identified at Deborah Rowe, Michael's dermatology nurse. Together they would have 2 children. A boy and a girl. Michel Joseph Jackson a.k.a. Prince Michael Jackson, and Paris Katherine Michael Jackson. In only 3 short years the couple would call it quits and Deborah Rowe would give full custody right of the children over to their father Michael.
A third child would be born to Michael Jackson in 2002. Jackson would never reveal the identity of the child's actual mother. All he would confirm is that the child was conceived using his sperm cells with a surrogate mother and an artificial insemination.
Accused of molestation again in 2003 by 13 year old Gavin Arvizo, Michael Jackson would be charged with seven counts of molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent to a minor. Jackson once again was a media sensation and would deny all charges filed against him.
His trial, People vs. Jackson, would officially begin on January 31, 2005 and would last for a period of only 5 months. The trial ended with Jackson being acquitted on all counts.
Prior to his death in 2009, Jacko was in the process of a "Come Back" show. It was scheduled to take place at London's O2 arena and had sold tickets for an astounding 50 sold out concerts. They were to officially begin on July 13, 2009, with the last show taking place on March 6,2010. The ticket sales had already broken numerous records, according to Jackson's website.
Jacko collapsed at his mansion in LA. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. LA Paramedics received a call at 12:22 p.m (PDT). They arrived three minutes later at Michael Jackson's residence. sources on the scene stated Jackson was not breathing. CPR would continue for an hour while en route to a local Los Angeles hospital, where Jackson would be pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. local time.
His memorial would be held on July7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angles. His casket was present at the memorial, which was broadcast live all around the world and watched by up to one billion people, but no information would be released about the final resting place of Michael Jackson's body. RIP Michael "King of Pop" Jackson. - 18423
Joseph had achieved little musical success; however, Joseph was determined to achieve celebrity at all costs. He saw a chance to turn his children into a band. Initially, the group was composed of Michael's older brothers. At the age of 8, Michael Jackson joined the group. Michael was assigned to backup singing and performing. Michael and his brother Marlon were promoted to front vocals. Joseph then changed the group's name to The Jackson Five.
Michael Jackson was not destined to be in a group. Even though the Jackson Five found celebrity, he was destined to be a solo performer. In the late 1970s, Michael struck out on his own. By 1982, Michael Jackson was releasing his second solo album. Thriller became the most successful album of all times. Thriller stayed on Billboards top 200 for 80 consecutive weeks. RIAA certified Thriller for 28 million shipments, earning Thriller Double Diamond status. Worldwide, Thriller sold between 47 million and 109 million copies.
Being just another musician is not what Jackson had in mind. He would also become an author in 1988 adding the title of writer to his identity. Moon Walk, his autobiography, would take nearly four years to complete and would sell over 200,000 copies.
1982 was a banner year for Michael Jackson. However, the year between 1984 and 1985 would prove to have its ups and downs. Michael spent $47.5 million to purchase the Beatles music rights. That expenditure would turn me green but I am not Michael Jackson. The low point on the year was being burned on his scalp. He was burned during the filming of a Pepsi commercial.
Title of King of Pop was not enough for Michael Jackson. He released his first book, Moon Walk, in 1988. Moon Walk was an autobiography that took Jacko four years to write. Over 200,000 people purchased the book.
1988 would also see the beginnings of the infamous Neverland Ranch. Michael Jackson purchased land near Santa Ynez, California. He spent $17 million installing a zoo, movie theatre, and a Ferris Wheel. Michael Jackson also hired a security staff of over 40 people. Neverland would be appraised for over $100 million in 2003.
Hoping for true love and a second attempt at a long lasting marriage, Jackson would remarry on November 14, 1996. The bride would be identified at Deborah Rowe, Michael's dermatology nurse. Together they would have 2 children. A boy and a girl. Michel Joseph Jackson a.k.a. Prince Michael Jackson, and Paris Katherine Michael Jackson. In only 3 short years the couple would call it quits and Deborah Rowe would give full custody right of the children over to their father Michael.
A third child would be born to Michael Jackson in 2002. Jackson would never reveal the identity of the child's actual mother. All he would confirm is that the child was conceived using his sperm cells with a surrogate mother and an artificial insemination.
Accused of molestation again in 2003 by 13 year old Gavin Arvizo, Michael Jackson would be charged with seven counts of molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent to a minor. Jackson once again was a media sensation and would deny all charges filed against him.
His trial, People vs. Jackson, would officially begin on January 31, 2005 and would last for a period of only 5 months. The trial ended with Jackson being acquitted on all counts.
Prior to his death in 2009, Jacko was in the process of a "Come Back" show. It was scheduled to take place at London's O2 arena and had sold tickets for an astounding 50 sold out concerts. They were to officially begin on July 13, 2009, with the last show taking place on March 6,2010. The ticket sales had already broken numerous records, according to Jackson's website.
Jacko collapsed at his mansion in LA. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. LA Paramedics received a call at 12:22 p.m (PDT). They arrived three minutes later at Michael Jackson's residence. sources on the scene stated Jackson was not breathing. CPR would continue for an hour while en route to a local Los Angeles hospital, where Jackson would be pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. local time.
His memorial would be held on July7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angles. His casket was present at the memorial, which was broadcast live all around the world and watched by up to one billion people, but no information would be released about the final resting place of Michael Jackson's body. RIP Michael "King of Pop" Jackson. - 18423
About the Author:
The world will morn Everything About Michael Jackson King of Pop . You should not morn one minute of celebrity news. Subscribe to Jim's Celebrity News to stay on top of all the celebrity gossip.
posted by X - Men at
4:49 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home