Michael Jackson -- Thriller to the End
After August 29, 1958, Gary Indiana would never be the same. Michael Jackson was born to Joseph and Katherine Jackson. a couple could not be so different. Katherine was a devout Jehovah's witness. Joseph was a laborer who played The Falcons. The Falcons was a Rhythm and Blues. Michael Jackson came into this world quietly. He would not leave the same way.
Joseph saw his chance for success through his kids. He started a band with Michael's older brothers. In 1964, Michael Jackson joined the performing team as a backup vocals and performer. He would quickly be promoted to lead singer. After his promotion, the band was named The Jackson Five.
Michael Jackson was not destined to be in a group. Even though the Jackson Five found fame, he was destined to be a solo performer. In the late 1970s, Michael struck out on his own. By 1982, Michael Jackson was releasing his second solo album. Thriller became the most successful album of all times. Thriller stayed on Billboards top 200 for 80 consecutive weeks. RIAA certified Thriller for 28 million shipments, earning Thriller Double Diamond status. Worldwide, Thriller sold between 47 million and 109 million copies.
Being just another musician is not what Michael had in mind. He would also become an author in 1988 adding the title of author to his identity. Moon Walk, his autobiography, would take nearly four years to complete and would sell over 200,000 copies.
In 1988, Michael Jackson purchased land near Santa Ynez, California. On this land, he built world famous Neverland Ranch. Michael Jackson spent a total of $17 million on Neverland Ranch. He installed Ferris wheels, a zoo, and a movie theatre. He also hired over 40 security officers. In 2003 it would be appraised for a whopping $100 million.
Jacko proved that he could do more than just sing. He published Moon Walk in 1988. Michael Jackson spent four years producing this autobiography. It proved to be time well spent. Moon Walk sold over 200,000 copies.
Michael Jackson began the Neverland Ranch in 1988. Near Santa Ynez, California, he purchased real estate. He then spent a total of $17 million to install a Ferris wheel, movie theatre, and zoo. Jacko also proved that he was very concerned with security by hiring 40 security guards. Talk about appreciation, a 2003 appraisal estimated the value at $100 million.
Entering his second marriage in 1996, Michael Jackson would marry his dermatology nurse, Debbie Rowe, on November 14. Together they would have two children. Michael Joseph Jackson, now known as Prince Michael Jackson, would be the first born. Their second born would be their daughter, Paris Katherine Michael Jackson. Just 3 years later the marriage would end, but the split couple would still continue to be friends, with Deborah Rowe granting full custody of both children to Michael.
A third child would be born to Jacko in 2002. Jackson would never reveal the identity of the child's actual mother. All he would confirm is that the child was conceived using his sperm cells with a surrogate mother and an artificial insemination.
In 2003, Michael Jackson was once more accused of child molestation by then 13 year old Gavin Arvizo. Jackson would be charged with seven counts of child molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent to a minor.. Jackson would deny all allegations.
The People vs. Jackson, would commence on January 31, 2005, and last for a time period of five months. Jackson would walk away from the whole thing, being acquitted on all charges.
In 2009, shortly before his death, Michael Jackson was scheduled to perform 50 sell out concerts to over one million people at London's O2 arena. The concerts would have started on July 13, 2009 and finished up on March 6, 2010. According to Jackson's website, the ticket sales has already broke numerous records.
On June 25,2009, Michael Jackson would collapse at his rented mansion in Los Angeles. All attempts at rescuing him by his personal physician would be unsuccessful. Los Angeles Paramedics would receive a call at 12:22 p.m (PDT), and would arrive three minutes later at Michael Jackson's residence. According to sources on the scene, Jackson was not breathing and CPR was administered. The CPR would continue for an hour while en route to a local Los Angeles hospital, where Jackson would be pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. local time.
His memorial would be held on July7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angles. His casket was present at the memorial, which was broadcast live all around the world and watched by up to one billion people, but no information would be released about the final resting place of Michael Jackson's body. RIP Michael "King of Pop" Jackson. - 18418
Joseph saw his chance for success through his kids. He started a band with Michael's older brothers. In 1964, Michael Jackson joined the performing team as a backup vocals and performer. He would quickly be promoted to lead singer. After his promotion, the band was named The Jackson Five.
Michael Jackson was not destined to be in a group. Even though the Jackson Five found fame, he was destined to be a solo performer. In the late 1970s, Michael struck out on his own. By 1982, Michael Jackson was releasing his second solo album. Thriller became the most successful album of all times. Thriller stayed on Billboards top 200 for 80 consecutive weeks. RIAA certified Thriller for 28 million shipments, earning Thriller Double Diamond status. Worldwide, Thriller sold between 47 million and 109 million copies.
Being just another musician is not what Michael had in mind. He would also become an author in 1988 adding the title of author to his identity. Moon Walk, his autobiography, would take nearly four years to complete and would sell over 200,000 copies.
In 1988, Michael Jackson purchased land near Santa Ynez, California. On this land, he built world famous Neverland Ranch. Michael Jackson spent a total of $17 million on Neverland Ranch. He installed Ferris wheels, a zoo, and a movie theatre. He also hired over 40 security officers. In 2003 it would be appraised for a whopping $100 million.
Jacko proved that he could do more than just sing. He published Moon Walk in 1988. Michael Jackson spent four years producing this autobiography. It proved to be time well spent. Moon Walk sold over 200,000 copies.
Michael Jackson began the Neverland Ranch in 1988. Near Santa Ynez, California, he purchased real estate. He then spent a total of $17 million to install a Ferris wheel, movie theatre, and zoo. Jacko also proved that he was very concerned with security by hiring 40 security guards. Talk about appreciation, a 2003 appraisal estimated the value at $100 million.
Entering his second marriage in 1996, Michael Jackson would marry his dermatology nurse, Debbie Rowe, on November 14. Together they would have two children. Michael Joseph Jackson, now known as Prince Michael Jackson, would be the first born. Their second born would be their daughter, Paris Katherine Michael Jackson. Just 3 years later the marriage would end, but the split couple would still continue to be friends, with Deborah Rowe granting full custody of both children to Michael.
A third child would be born to Jacko in 2002. Jackson would never reveal the identity of the child's actual mother. All he would confirm is that the child was conceived using his sperm cells with a surrogate mother and an artificial insemination.
In 2003, Michael Jackson was once more accused of child molestation by then 13 year old Gavin Arvizo. Jackson would be charged with seven counts of child molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent to a minor.. Jackson would deny all allegations.
The People vs. Jackson, would commence on January 31, 2005, and last for a time period of five months. Jackson would walk away from the whole thing, being acquitted on all charges.
In 2009, shortly before his death, Michael Jackson was scheduled to perform 50 sell out concerts to over one million people at London's O2 arena. The concerts would have started on July 13, 2009 and finished up on March 6, 2010. According to Jackson's website, the ticket sales has already broke numerous records.
On June 25,2009, Michael Jackson would collapse at his rented mansion in Los Angeles. All attempts at rescuing him by his personal physician would be unsuccessful. Los Angeles Paramedics would receive a call at 12:22 p.m (PDT), and would arrive three minutes later at Michael Jackson's residence. According to sources on the scene, Jackson was not breathing and CPR was administered. The CPR would continue for an hour while en route to a local Los Angeles hospital, where Jackson would be pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. local time.
His memorial would be held on July7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angles. His casket was present at the memorial, which was broadcast live all around the world and watched by up to one billion people, but no information would be released about the final resting place of Michael Jackson's body. RIP Michael "King of Pop" Jackson. - 18418
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