Even almost ten years after his death, there are few alive that do not know who Michael Jackson is. Given the title The King of Pop, he's known for his additions to the worlds of philanthropy, dance, music, and fashion.
He's also known for having one of the most publicized celebrity personal lives of all time. His reign over entertainment and news media spanned over four decades long, starting in 1964 with his professional debut as one of the Jackson 5.
His solo career began in 1971, and by the 1980s, Michael Jackson was a household name. Even now, his influence lives on the form of many other artists that were inspired by his sound and style and the growth his humanitarianism funded and inspired.
This Michael Jackson biography looks at the life, career and legacy of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop - gone too soon, but never forgotten, a true American music legend.