Ernst alex anderson biography of michael jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an African American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman.
He was a control engineer, power utility engineer, radio engineer, electrical engineer, philosopher, and manager....
Michael Jackson
| Pop diva Date of Birth: Country: USA |
Content:
- Early Life and the Jackson 5
- Pop Superstar
- Solo Career and "Thriller"
- Iconic Performances and "Moonwalk"
- Philanthropy and Scandals
- Marriages and Children
- Later Years and Death
- Legacy
Early Life and the Jackson 5
Michael Joseph Jackson, dubbed the "King of Pop," was born in Gary, Indiana, into a musical family.
The eighth of ten children, his father, Joseph, was a steelworker and musician, while his mother, Katherine, worked as a saleswoman and played the piano. Despite his father's strict discipline and alleged emotional abuse, all the Jackson siblings displayed musical talents.
When Joseph discovered his older sons had mastered the guitar, he formed the Jackson Brothers group.
Young Michael initially played the drums, but his exceptional vocal performance at a school concert earned him the frontman role. In , the group evolved into the iconic Jackson 5, and their rise to stardom began.