Michael Jackson - Billie Jean - Live in München 1997
Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, as the eighth of ten children in the Jackson family. His father, Joseph, was a steelworker, and his mother, Katherine, was a devout Jehovah's Witness. The family's love for music was evident from a young age, and Michael's talent shone brightly among his siblings.
🎶 *Rising Star:*
Michael began his music career at the age of six with his brothers in a band called the Jackson 5. Their performances around the local area quickly caught the attention of Motown Records, leading to a record deal. Michael's extraordinary vocal range and dynamic stage presence made him the lead singer, and the group soon became a sensation.
Michael Jackson – King of Pop
Michael Jackson erreichte 13 Nummer-eins-Hits in den Billboard Hot 100 und war der erste Künstler, der in fünf verschiedenen Jahrzehnten eine Single in den Top Ten der Billboard-Charts hatte. Er gewann 15 Grammy Awards, sechs Brit Awards, einen Golden Globe Award und hielt 39 Guinness-Weltrekorde, darunter den des „erfolgreichsten Entertainers aller Zeiten“.
MJ, der Menschenfreund
Im Laufe seines Lebens spendete Michael Jackson über 300 Millionen Dollar an verschiedene Wohltätigkeitsorganisationen. Seit seinem Tod im Jahr 2009 verfügte Jackson in seinem Testament, dass 20 % seines Jahreseinkommens für wohltätige Zwecke gespendet werden.