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    Michael Jackson

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    "King of Pop" redirects here. For other uses, see King of Pop (disambiguation) and Michael
    Jackson (disambiguation).
    "MJ (singer)" redirects here. For the South Korean singer, see MJ (South Korean singer).
    For other uses of MJ, see MJ (disambiguation).

    Michael Jackson

    Jackson performing in June 1988

    Born Michael Joseph Jackson

    August 29, 1958

    Gary, Indiana, U.S.

    Died June 25, 2009 (aged 50)

    Los Angeles, California, U.S.


    Cause of Cardiac arrest induced by

    death acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication

    Buried Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S.

    Other names Michael Joe Jackson

     Singer
    Occupation
     songwriter

     dancer
    Lisa Marie Presley
    Spouse(s)

    (m. 1994; div. 1996)

    Debbie Rowe

    (m. 1996; div. 1999)

    Children  Michael Jr.

     Paris

     Prince Michael II

    Parents  Joe Jackson (father)

     Katherine Jackson (mother)

    Family See Jackson family

    Awards Full list

    Musical career

    Genres  Pop

     soul

     funk

     rhythm and blues

     rock

     disco
     post-disco

     dance-pop

     new jack swing

    Instruments Vocals

    Years active 1964–2009

    Labels  Steeltown

     Motown

     Epic

     Legacy

     Sony

     MJJ Productions

    Associated The Jackson 5

    acts

    Website www.michaeljackson.com

    Signature

    Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American
    singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of
    the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Through stage and video
    performances, he popularized complicated dance moves such as the moonwalk, to
    which he gave the name, and the robot. His sound and style have influenced artists
    of various genres, and his contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his
    publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four
    decades. Jackson is the most awarded artist in the history of popular music.

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