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.