Srinivas das biography of michael jackson
The author reflects on the trickster archetype and its implications in the life of Michael Jackson, an American leader in the music industry, who became one of....
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.
Remember Michael Jackson's “Black or White” music video?
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.