Michael rockin'

Michael wasn’t the first artist to write “We Are The World”. Quincy Jones wanted Stevie Wonder to write the song, but Stevie ended up not doing the song. Michael was Quincy’s second choice to write it.

Jackson singing

According to Guinness World Records, Jackson’s 1982 album Thriller is the biggest-selling album of all time, selling over 65 million copies.

Michael with one of his guitarists

Michael purchase Neverland Ranch in 1988.

Michael in one of his concerts

Bought the publishing rights to the Beatles songs in 1985.

Michael in one of the Beat It video scene

Madonna and Child, a sculpture of Michael Jackson by Swedish-born artist Maria von Köhler which depicts the famous moment in Berlin in 2002 when Jackson dangled his baby out of a window, outraged Jackson fans in London.

Time Magazine Cover

In November 2006 Michael invested 1.5 million dollars in two villas and a plot of land in Bahrain, a man-made Amwaj Island.

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

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"Why can't you share your bed? The most loving thing to do is to share your bed with someone. It's very charming. It's very sweet. It's what the whole world should do." - Michael Jackson

From Dark To Light

Michael went schooling in California Preparatory School, Encino, California.

Michael Jackson

The guitarist that Michael Jackson's Beat It such a characteristic sound was Eddie Van Halen.

Michael Jackson and Bubbles

Jackson also holds the record for the most Grammy awards won in one year, winning 8 in 1984.

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Michael has 13 Grammy's to his credit.

Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us

Married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994 and divorced in 1996.

Michael Jackson

In March 2009, Michael announced a comeback tour at the O2 Arena in London to start in July 2009, initially for 10 dates but the total grew to a sold out 50 dates with over 750,000 tickets sold. All sold tickets sold out within minutes of being released, proving that Michael still had his place in the music industry as one of the top draws. Sadly, Michael's 'This Is It' tour never materialized.

One of scene in Smooth Criminal video

Michael is the main character in the early 90's video game Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, which was released in both an arcade version and on Sega Genesis.

Thriller at 25

"My real goal is to fulfill God’s purpose. I didn’t choose to sing or dance. But that’s my role and I want to do it better than anyone else." -Michael Jackson

Jackson on stage

Has been sued by the Dinnes Memorial Veterinary Hospital owner, Martin Dinnes, in early January 2006 for unpaid bills of $91,602 as the payment for the maintenance of his pets at Neverland ranch.

Michael announcing his comeback

The artist Jeff Koons made a series of sculptures of Jackson and his favourite pet; Bubbles.

Michael Jackson Pepsi Generation

Michael Jackson in one his public appearances

Michael was the 7th child born in his family.

One of Michael's trademark move

Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29th, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, USA.

Michael in Concert

In 1995, Michael attempted to put the focus back on his music by preparing 'HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book 1,' a two-CD set featuring one disc of new material and one of his greatest hits. The album went straight to the number one slot in several countries worldwide in June 1995.

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In 1979, Michael was nominated for a Saturn Award at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA in the category of "Best Supporting Actor"
for his role in the 1978 movie The Wiz.

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"I ask you all to wait to hear the truth before you condemn me. Do not treat me like a criminal because I am innocent." - Michael Jackson