| Name: |
Michael Jackson |
| Also Known As: |
(born) Michael Joseph Jackson |
| Occupation: |
Pop singer, songwriter, actor |
| Medium: |
music |
| Works: |
Thriller, Bad, Off the Wall |
| Official Website(s): |
https://www.michaeljackson.com/ |
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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. Jackson influenced artists across many music genres. Through stage and video performances, he popularized street dance moves such as the moonwalk, which he named, and the robot.