Thursday, June 25, 2009

Michael Jackson 1958-2009


Famously referred to as the King of Pop, American entertainer Michael Jackson began his career at the age of eleven as the lead singer of the Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 produced hits such as "I Want You Back", "ABC", and "I'll Be There". Jackson launched his solo career in 1971 with the popular songs "Ben" and "Rockin' Robin". 1982's album Thriller cemented Jackson's fame throughout the 1980s. Although Jackson was mostly known for his personal and legal woes in the 1990s, he was planning a comeback in July of 2009 with 50 sold out concerts scheduled until March 2010. Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009 after suffering cardiac arrest.

Wikipedia Biography on Michael Jackson

Check out Michael Jackson Resources at CDPL:
Michael Jackson Biographies

Moonwalk by Michael Jackson

Dancing the Dream: Poems and Reflections by Michael Jackson

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