Main points
- Michael Jackson radically changed pop music, turning concerts into shows with dancing and legendary moves.
- His life was accompanied by scandals and rumors, which only increased interest in his personality and work, and the film “Michael” once again drew attention to his legacy.
Michael Jackson / Collage of Channel 24, photo by Getty Images
Michael Jackson is one of the most famous artists in the history of music. It is not surprising that he has been included in the Guinness Book of Records more than once. But despite his brilliant career, Jackson left behind a lot of rumors.
Michael Jackson passed away in 2008, but his life is still being discussed. What is the phenomenon of the King of Pop, Ukrainian presenter Mila Yeremeyeva explained on the YouTube channel “Phenomen UA”.
According to the presenter, Michael Jackson radically changed pop music and made it what we know it as today.
Before him, artists simply sang on stage. But Jackson turned the concert into a real show – with dances, performances and movements that have become legendary. The “Moonwalk” is still one of the most famous dance moves in the world.
The world still can't let go of Jackson and continues to try to understand who he really was,
– says the presenter.
Also, the phenomenon of the artist is that he was the most mysterious person. No wonder some still believe that Michael Jackson is still alive. All the rumors and mystery only provoked even more discussion of the life and work of the performer. Interest in Michael Jackson does not disappear even today.
By the way, this year a new film about the artist, “Michael,” was released. His nephew, Jafar Jackson, was cast in the role of the main character.
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What is known about Michael Jackson?
The boy was born in 1958 in Gary, Indiana, into an ordinary family. His father decided to organize a singing career for his children and organized the band The Jackson 5 from his older sons. At the age of 5, Michael joined the group. Gradually, the group gained popularity, and Michael Jackson was the main star.
At the age of 13, Michael began a solo career and released his first album. And after 8 years he finally left the band. The album Thriller, released in 1982, became the best-selling. Jackson received 8 Grammy Awards, dozens of other prestigious awards and became one of the most famous artists in the world. In addition to music, he starred in films, collaborated with brands and created his own estate with an amusement park.
As for his personal life, there were constant scandals and rumors. Michael Jackson was married to Elvis Presley's daughter Lisa Marie Presley, and later to Debbie Rowe, who bore him two children.
Health problems and numerous plastic surgeries caused Jackson's appearance to change dramatically, sparking media debate for years. In 2009, the singer died at the age of 50 from an overdose of a sleeping pill.