The 1982 album of Michael Jackson, Thriller remains the best selling album of all time, with Off the Wall, Bad, Dangerous, and history among the best selling. Michael Jackson is widely credited with having transformed the music video from a promotional tool into an art form, with videos for his songs Billie Jean, Beat It and Thriller making him the first African American artist to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. With stage performances and music videos, Michael Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk.
The distinctive musical sound, vocal style and choreography of Michael Jackson inspired numerous pop, rock, R and B and hip hop artists, while also breaking down cultural, racial and generational barriers. Michael Jackson was one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. His other achievements feature multiple Guinness World Records including the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time 13 Grammy Awards, 22 American Music Awards, 17 number one singles, and estimated sales between 350 million and 750 million records worldwide. Michael Jackson was also a notable philanthropist and humanitarian who donated and raised over 300 million dollars through support of 39 charities and his own heal the World Foundation Jacksons personal relationships and life generated controversy for years. His changing appearance was noticed from the late 1970s onwards, with changes to his nose and to the color of his skin drawing media publicity.
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Michael Joseph Jackson, commonly known as Michael Jackson was known as the King of Pop and one of the most commercially successful and influential entertainers of all time. The contributions of Michael Jackson to music and dance along with a highly publicized personal life made him a prominent figure in popular culture for over four decades. Alongside his brothers, Michael Jackson made his debut in 1964 as lead singer and youngest member of The Jackson 5 and began a successful solo career in 1971.
Michael Joseph Jackson, commonly known as Michael Jackson was known as the King of Pop and one of the most commercially successful and influential entertainers of all time. The contributions of Michael Jackson to music and dance along with a highly publicized personal life made him a prominent figure in popular culture for over four decades. Alongside his brothers, Michael Jackson made his debut in 1964 as lead singer and youngest member of The Jackson 5 and began a successful solo career in 1971.
