Sunday, 28 June 2009
Memoirs Of A Legend
Michael Jackson's first album as an adult solo artist was 1979's Off the Wall which was released when MJ was only 19 years old. Up to that point Jackson was more well known as the lead singer of the Jackson Five than as a solo artist although he did have a solo #1 single in 1972 with "Ben." Off the Wall established Jackson as a star in his own right (apart from the Jackson Five.) It included two #1 singles "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" & "Rock with You" and has sold over 7 million copies to date in the United States alone.
His next album, 1982's Thriller, established Jackson as a true superstar. In fact Jackson was so "big" during this time that probably the only valid comparisons as far as level of fame can be made with Elvis Presley in the 1950s and The Beatles in the 1960s. Thriller went on to be the biggest selling studio album in world history and it still holds that title today. Thriller was more than just an album, it was a phenomenon and it was known for more than it's music. The music videos made for the album changed the medium forever. In particular the groundbreaking "Thriller" video is likely the most famous video ever made and many still consider it to be the greatest achievement in music video history. At this point Michael Jackson was the biggest pop star in the world.
But over the next 27 years (until his untimely tragic death on June 25, 2009) he released only four studio albums: 1987's Bad, 1991's Dangerous, 1995's HIStory, and 2001's Invincible. So was Michael really so "unproductive" during these 27 years or was he holding back a lot of recorded material? There are rumors that the latter is true. In fact, earlier this year it was reported that Jackson has over 100 songs recorded that have yet to be released and that he purposely set aside to only be released following his death. Is that true? I don't know. But if it is it gives MJ fans something to look forward to. Even though the "King of Pop" is gone, he may still have more music to share with us after all.
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Michael Jackson The LEGEND
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009)
The whole world was shock when news all over media announces that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson is now dead. Not only the entertainment industries were grieving, but the whole world literally. He is a legend and an icon in music industry. As a kid I was always telling everybody that Michael Jackson was my cousin. I would even make my Mom back me up . I remember going to the Barber and saying I want my hair to look like Michael Jackson. My favorite all time songs were Ben, ABC and the Legendary Thriller. I didn't know it at the time but not only was Thriller an Awesome record and crazy video .
It was also a history making event . Thriller forced the music industry to start playing Black Videos on Television changing the face of music forever. I also remember getting off the subway at Young Street & Bloor in Toronto, Canada and in every direction as far as you could see, there were mini Michael Jackson's everywhere sporting the tight pants, Red leather Jacket and solo white Glove . To say Michael Jackson is a Legend is an under statement.
Michael Jackson: The Beginning Michael is the seventh child of the Jackson family and made his debut as professional singer at the age of 11 in 1969 as the new member of Jackson 5 then. He began a solo career in 1971 while he was still a member of the group. He was later referred to as "The King of Pop". The World Got Thrilled with his "Thriller" "Thriller" album that was launched in 1982 is the world's best-selling record of all time. Four other solo studio albums are also among the world's best-selling records: • Off the wall (1979) • Bad (1987) • Dangerous (1991) and • History (1995) Michael became a leading figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to build up the strong followers on the "White" dominant MTV in 1980s.
The phenomenal popularity of his music videos aiming on MTV such as "Beat It", "Billy Jean" and "Thriller" transformed the music video from a promotional tool into an art form and bring him new level of fame. He was also known for his famous dance move "Moon walk", "Crotch grabbing" and "Robotic moves". His Controversies Michael's life was full of controversies; among these controversies are his changing appearance and behavior which earned him the nickname "Wacko Jacko". To add more, his child sexual abuse case in 1983 although acquitted was generated significant controversy, damaging his public image. He was married twice, first to Lisa Presley in 1994 and they were divorced on January 18, 1996 and later to Debbie Rowe in November 1996. He fathered two kids with her but they also got divorced in October 1999.
This Is It - The Final Curtain Call After how many years of career hibernation, Michael announced his comeback world tour in London, England on July 13, 2009. This is entitled "This Is It" and added on a press release that this is "The Final Curtain Call". Sad to say, 18 days before this concert, Michael had a cardiac arrest and the King of Pop is now dead at the age of 50. This is The Final Curtain call for the talented and incomparable artist, who not only gives "Thrill" to us but touch many lives by his influential contribution in the Music Industry.
WE WILL MISS YOU MICHAEL!!!