Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29,
1958 – June 25, 2009) was an
American singer, songwriter, record
producer, dancer, and actor. Called
theKing of Pop, his contributions to
music and dance, along with his
publicized personal life, made him a
global figure in popular culture for
over four decades.
The eighth child of the Jackson
family, he debuted on the professional
music scene along with his elder
brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine,
and Marlon as a member of the