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Michael Joseph Jackson

            Michael Joseph Jackson, also known as "The King of Pop," was born August 29th, 1958. He was a musician, entertainer, and dancer. He was one of the most influential entertainers of all time. Michael was an icon of pop culture for his own style of fashion as well as dance moves. He became a part of the music industry at the young age of seven; Michael made his debut alongside his brothers in the band The Jackson 5. This was the start of his career, which eventually led to a solo career starting in 1971. .
             Beginning his career at such a young age, Michael never had a chance to live a normal childhood. He was always rehearsing with his family and/or going on tour with his band. He decided that in 1988, he was going to recreate his childhood dreams in California. Neverland was the name given to the amusement park, attracting many kids over the years. Although he seemed to be living the dream, throughout the years Michael hid a dark secret that he soon revealed for the first time in the Oprah Winfrey Show. The secret was that Michael always had a problem with as young as the age of seven. His feelings of being lonely as well as his father beating him and calling him ugly are what led Michael into the path of destruction. .
             It was my sister's birthday, June 25th, when I found out that the legendary Michael Jackson died. I remember the moment like if it was yesterday because of the fact that June 25th is my sister's birthday therefore helping me to remember. I was in my own room when all of a sudden my mother called my sister and I into her room to see something on television. On the news they were announcing the death of Michael Jackson. They were speaking about his autopsy results and what they believe they will find. The news casters also shared some light on the fact that the doctors were stating how it was an improper use of drugs that killed the king of pop. .
             Researching this topic I found that there were two significant events that were carried out after Michael Jackson's death.


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1. Michael Jackson - Rise and Fall of a Pop Icon

... , the siblings played local bars and clubs in Indiana in attempt to build a strong following; they were not officiated with any record labels (The Bio History of Michael Joseph Jackson). Behind the scenes, the siblings' father, Joseph Jackson, pushed his sons to succeed, not with the best intentions. He was reportedly known to become extremely violent with them. The siblings spent countless hours practicing their ... his number 1 hit "Billie Jean." This was also when his iconic dance move "the moonwalk" was debuted (Bio History of Michael Joseph Jackson). Jackson's most complex and elabo...

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2. Janet Jackson

... do today. Why did they get along so well? Michael and Janet Jackson have made many videos and performed together live in many shows. They have shown the respect part in their family. Janet was born May 16, 1966, in Gary, Indiana. She was the youngest of 10 children born to Joseph Walter Jackson and Katherine Scruse. Her sisters and brothers are Maureen, Steven ... , Sigmund, Toriano, Jermiane, Marion, Michael, and La Toya. Her brother's twin brother, died during 24 hours of birth. She and her family were raised in the Jehovah ... from Joseph Jackson. The Jackson Five taught themselves h...

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3. The Life and Works of Michael Jackson

... "Got to Be There" from the album of the same name. His 1972 album, Ben, featured the eponymous ballad about a rat. The song became Jackson's first solo No. 1 single. For several years, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 maintained a busy tour and recording schedule, under the supervision of Berry Gordy and his Motown staff. Gordy wrote many of the songs recorded by the ... group and by Michael Jackson as a solo artist. The group became so popular that they even had their own self-titled cartoon show, which ran from 1971 to 1973.Despite Jackson's individual achievements and the group's gr...

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4. Human Development

... skills their society requires of them. Stage four is where I will argue Michael Jackson presently resides. I hope to display this by looking at his childhood experiences onward, but before I do I would like to offer some background information on the King of Pop. Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. Jackson has spent almost his entire life as a public performer. He was ... a founding member of the Jackson five at the age of four, and soon became the lead vocalist of the group. The ... on the child's ability to successfully move to the next stage. It can ...

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5. A Legend

... event that rose above all expectations. Is it possible to call Michael Jackson a legend by taking an extensive look at the goals he reached throughout his career? Through almost all his life he has been in the public eye. Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. At ... the young age of four Michael took part in a musical group called the Jackson Five, which consisted of his four older brothers. He became their lead ... record once again topped-charts including Teddy Riley on many tracks. This record like also others was pop, put undeniably had the distinct s...

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6. Study of Best Buy

... Owner, and Chairman of the board; relinquished duty as CEO on June 30, 2002 Bradbury Anderson - Chief Executive Officer Allen Lendsmeir - President and Chief Operating Officer Darren Jackson - Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Gary L. Arnold - Senior Vice President of Entertainment Shari Ballard - Senior Vice President of Human Resources Clark T. Becker ... Healy - President of Best Buy International Steve Hehir - Senior Vice President of Division 3 Susan S. Hoff - Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer Joseph Joyce - Senior Vice President of G...

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7. 'N Sync

... good looks, and you have "N Sync; the number one selling "boy band" out there. 'N Sync consists of Joshua Chasez ("JC"), 23, Lance Bass ("Lansten"), 21, Joseph Fatone, Jr. ("Joey"), 23, Christopher Kirkpatrick ("Chris"), 30, and Justin Timberlake ("Justin"), 20. They formed their group in Florida. The boys came together as a band ... with "I Want You Back." By July, their album was certified "Gold." In November the group was appearing as an opening act for the talented Janet Jackson, for her "Velvet Rope" tour. Then they decided that it was time for a tour of their own, their album had b...

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8. The Evolution of Jazz

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9. Capital Punishment

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