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Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is a pop artist from United States formed in 1964. 323 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Also known as W.A. Mozart

Pop · United States · Best pop albums

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323
Releases
1971–2009
Active years
1964
Formed
2009
Died

Discography

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Thriller

1982 · 9 tracks

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Singles & EPs

132

Live & compilations

82

Credits

6

Records Michael Jackson worked on for other artists — the roles are as credited on each release.

Appears on

6

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Featured tracks

6

Videos

4

Collaborators

18

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Honors

24
  • Grammy Awards

    ×12

    Grammy Awards

    • 2010 · Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
    • 1996 · Best Music Video
    • 1993 · Grammy Legend Award
    • 1990 · Best Music Video
    • 1985 · Best Music Film
    • +7 more
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame

    ×1

    Hollywood Walk of Fame

    • — · star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • National Order of Merit

    ×1

    National Order of Merit

    • 1992 · Officer of the National Order of Merit
  • Genesis Award

    ×1

    Genesis Award

    • —
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    ×1

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    • 2001
  • Grammy Award for Record of the Year

    ×1

    Grammy Award for Record of the Year

    • 1984
  • Grammy Award for Album of the Year

    ×1

    Grammy Award for Album of the Year

    • 1984
  • Grammy Award for Song of the Year

    ×1

    Grammy Award for Song of the Year

    • 1986
  • Johnny Mercer Award

    ×1

    Johnny Mercer Award

    • 2002
  • Echo Pop

    ×1

    Echo Pop

    • 1993 · the Best International Rock/Pop Male Artist
  • American Choreography Awards

    ×1

    American Choreography Awards

    • —
  • Medal of the City of Paris

    ×1

    Medal of the City of Paris

    • 1988
  • American Music Awards

    ×1

    American Music Awards

    • — · International Artist Award of Excellence

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Michael Jackson at a glance

Born in
Gary
From
United States
Active since
1964
Instruments
piano, drum kit, voice
Voice
tenor
Member of
The Jackson 5
Labels
Motown, Epic Records, Sony Music, Steeltown Records
Educated at
Montclair College Preparatory School
Former spouse
Debbie Rowe (1996–2000), Lisa Marie Presley (1994–1996)
Children
Paris Jackson, Prince Jackson, Blanket Jackson
Parents
Joe Jackson (talent manager), Katherine Jackson
Siblings
Jackie Jackson, Janet Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson
Family
Stevanna Jackson

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Children listed are those with their own public record, so the list may be incomplete.

About

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Called the King of Pop, his contributions to music and dance, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. The music videos for his songs, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller" from his 1982 album Thriller, were credited with breaking down racial barriers and with transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool. The popularity of these videos helped to bring the then-relatively-new television channel MTV to fame. His 1987 album Bad spawned the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Man in the Mirror", and "Dirty Diana", becoming the first album to have five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.

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With videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream", he continued to innovate the medium throughout the 1990s, as well as forging a reputation as a touring solo artist. Through stage and video performances, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous artists of various music genres. Thriller is the best-selling album of all time, with estimated sales of 65 million copies worldwide. His other albums, including Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995), also rank among the world's best-selling albums. Jackson is one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Dance Hall of Fame as the first and only dancer from pop and rock music. His other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records, 13 Grammy Awards, the Grammy Legend Award, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, 26 American Music Awards—more than any other artist—including the "Artist of the Century" and "Artist of the 1980s", 13 number-one singles in the United States during his solo career,—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era—and estimated sales of over 400 million records worldwide. Jackson has won hundreds of awards, making him the most awarded recording artist in the history of popular music. He became the first artist in history to have a top ten single in the Billboard Hot 100 in five different decades when "Love Never Felt So Good" reached number nine on May 21, 2014. Jackson traveled the world attending events honoring his humanitarianism, and, in 2000, the Guinness World Records recognized him for supporting 39 charities, more than any other entertainer. Aspects of Michael Jackson's personal life, including his changing appearance, personal relationships, and behavior, generated controversy. In the mid-1990s, he was accused of child sexual abuse, but the civil case was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount and no formal charges were brought. In 2005, he was tried and acquitted of further child sexual abuse allegations and several other charges after the jury found him not guilty on all counts. While preparing for his comeback concert series titled This Is It, Jackson died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication on June 25, 2009, after suffering from cardiac arrest. The Los Angeles County Coroner ruled his death a homicide, and his personal physician, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Jackson's death triggered a global outpouring of grief, and a live broadcast of his public memorial service was viewed around the world. Forbes currently ranks Jackson as the top-earning dead celebrity, a title held for a sixth consecutive year, with $115 million in earnings.

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Michael Jackson in brief

How many Michael Jackson releases are on Riffiter?
323 releases are catalogued, spanning 1971 to 2026.
When was Michael Jackson formed?
Michael Jackson formed in 1964, in United States.
What genre is Michael Jackson?
Michael Jackson is catalogued under Pop.
What is the most recent Michael Jackson release on Riffiter?
Michael: Songs From the Motion Picture, released in 2026.
What awards has Michael Jackson won?
Michael Jackson has 24 award wins on record, including Grammy Awards (12×), Hollywood Walk of Fame (1×), National Order of Merit (1×).
Does Michael Jackson have children?
Paris Jackson, Prince Jackson, Blanket Jackson are children of Michael Jackson on public record.

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