eternal King of Pop would be 65 today

One of the most brilliant artists the world has known would turn 65 this Tuesday (29). Michael Jackson left us 14 years ago, on June 25, 2009, but his legacy continues to be present in global culture.

Considered one of the most influential cultural icons world music has ever seen, Michael was the eighth child of the Jackson family. Given his talent as a singer, songwriter and dancer, he was soon nicknamed the “King of Pop” and won thousands of fans everywhere, having to this day the album “Thriller” (1982) as the best-selling in history, with 70 million copies sold.

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An icon ahead of its time

Born in Gary (USA), Michael began pursuing music professionally in 1964, when he formed the group The Jackson 5 with his older brothers. In 1971 he took the first step towards a solo career, but stardom was only achieved in 1979, when he released his fifth album, titled “Off the Wall”.

In 1980, he became popularly known for innovating in his music videos and breaking barriers against racism. “Billie Jean” It is “Beat It” are examples of this. The album “Bad” was the first to consolidate five top one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. With more than 500 million records sold around the globe, Michael established himself as one of the best-selling artists of all time and beyond “Thriller” the albums “Dangerous” (1991), “HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book I” (1995), “Bad” It is “Off the Wall” They are also on the list of best sellers on the planet.

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Career marked by achievements and controversies

Throughout his career, Michael has established himself as the most awarded artist in history, having to his credit 15 statuettes from the Grammy Awards, 26 from the American Music Awards, 13 singles in the top one of the Billboard Hot 100 and also being the only one in pop or rock is in the Dance Hall of Fame.

With his performances, the singer reinvented the way of dancing. Creating steps full of techniques such as moonwalk he influenced many other artists.

In the late 1980s, Jackson underwent a series of changes, including his appearance and in 1993 he was accused for the first time of sexual abuse and from then on faced several other accusations. Michael Jackson died in June 2009 while preparing for the “This is it, due to overdose of sedatives.

Featured Photo: Michael Jackson. Reproduction/Instagram