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Michael Jackson Jackson at the White House in 1984 Background information Birth name：Michael Joseph Jackson Also known as：Michael Joe Jackson Born：August 29, 1958 Gary, Indiana, U.S. Died：June 25, 2009 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres：RB, pop, rock, soul,dance, funk, disco, new jack swing Occupations：Singer-songwriter, musician, composer, arranger, dancer, choreographer, record producer, actor, businessman, philanthropist Instruments：Vocals Years active：19642009 Labels：Motown, Epic, Legacy, MJJ Productions Associated acts：The Jackson 5 Michael Jacksons Signature Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of theJackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. | 
