The King of Pop Michael Jackson's Legend (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009)

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• Description : "The King of Pop Michael Jacksons L...(more)egend" Created & Contributed by: IAmOnlyLove. Birth Name of MJ: Michael Joseph Jackson. Born & Birthplace: August 29, 1958 Gary, Indiana, U.S. Died: June 25, 2009 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S. due to sudden cardiac arrest. Niceties by: http://www.youtube.com/IAmOnlyLove About MJ! "Michael Joseph Jackson" (August 29, 1958 June 25, 2009), dubbed the "King of Pop", was an American recording artist, widely regarded as one of the greatest entertainers of modern times. With his trademark black fedora and single, sequinned glove, his unique contributions to music and dance, along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a central part of popular culture around the world for four decades. A double-inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his other achievements included multiple Guinness World Records—including the "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and the sale of over 750 million records. He was also a notable philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to the 39 charities he supported, and raising more through his own Heal the World Foundation. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his debut in 1964 as a member of The Jackson 5, beginning a solo career in 1971. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with four others—Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995)—among the best selling. He popularized several physically complicated dance moves, such as the robot and the moonwalk, now iconic. He is widely credited with having transformed the music video from a promotional tool into an art form, with videos such as Thriller, "Beat It" and "Billie Jean" making him the first African American to amass a strong crossover following on MTV, and others, such as "Black or White" and "Scream", ensuring his popularity well into the 1990s. Jackson's personal life generated significant controversy. His changing appearance was noticed from the early 1980s, his skin appearing paler and his facial features becoming almost androgynous. Death & Memorial! On June 25, 2009, Jackson collapsed at his rented mansion at 100 North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills district of Los Angeles. Attempts at resuscitating him by his personal physician were unsuccessful. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics received a 911 call at 12:22 p.m. (PDT), arriving three minutes later at Jackson's location. He was reportedly not breathing and CPR was performed. Resuscitation efforts continued en route to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and for an hour after arriving there at 1:13 p.m. (20:13 UTC). He was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. local time (21:26 UTC). The memorial was held on July 7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, preceded by a private family service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park's Hall of Liberty. Jackson's casket was present during the memorial, which was broadcast live around the world and watched by up to one billion people, but no information was released about the final disposition of the body. Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Jermaine Jackson, and Shaheen Jafargholi sang Jackson's songs. Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson gave eulogies, while Queen Latifah read, "We had him," a poem written for the occasion by Maya Angelou. The Reverend Al Sharpton won a standing ovation when he told Jackson's children, "There wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with."Jackson's 11-year-old daughter, Paris Katherine, cried as she told the crowd, "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine ... I just wanted to say I love him so much." About Me! I was shocked when heard the sad news on television first time that Michael Jackson has passed away due to sudden cardiac arrest, I couldn't believed it. He was the only king of pop the world has ever known and no one will replace him. His songs were meaningful and it touched so many souls around the world. He was a true star send from God, that's why we called him the king of pop and he will for ever be. The angels are rejoicing because they have received another angel. :) Michael Jackson is beyond any definition he has touched so many lives worldwide through his timeless songs and unforgettable dancing movements even hardened inmates is grieving he crossed racial barriers and religion he was an amazing talent that comes once in a generation not forever he is immortal and still alive in our thoughts...please just keep praying for him and his family...Rest in Peace...Michael Jackson. Watching feel free to share your feelings down in the comments...IAmOnlyLove :) (less)