Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29,1958-June 25, 2009) was an American singer-songwriter, actor musician, dancer, businessman, and philanthropist. Called the "King of Pop", 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.
A performer since the age of five, Michael Jackson is one of the most popular singers in history. His 1983, album, Thriller, sold forty million copies, making it the biggest seller of all time. Through his record albums and music videos he created an image imitated by his millions of fans