Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, dancer, producer, philanthropist, and recording artist. Born August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, USA; died June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Jackson began his career as the youngest member of The Jackson 5 and began his solo recording career in 1971. He became known for his music, choreography, live performances, and music videos, and was widely referred to as the "King of Pop." His albums, including Thriller and Bad, became among the most commercially successful releases of his career, with his work influencing popular music and entertainment internationally.
Jackson was a member of the Jackson family of musicians and the brother of recording artists Jackie Jackson, Janet Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Rebbie Jackson & Tito Jackson, as well as an uncle to the members of 3T. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 as a performer.
Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at his home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, from acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication. He was 50 years old.