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In Michael Jackson history, he is a singer, songwriter, dancer, with many hit records to his name. He has been entertaining the world, with his musical talent and dance moves for over forty years. Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary Indiana. He is from a family of nine children, seven boys and two girls. The two girls in the family are Latoya and her younger sister Janet. His Father, is named Joseph and his Mother is Katherine. Their Father worked in a steel mill, and was very strict with the children, he was accused of beating them and forcing them to perform to perfection. The children were raised as Jehovah Witnesses but today most of them as well as Michael have quit the group. Michael began at about five years old on stage with his brother, as he grew up he watched James Brown, dancing on the television shows. It is said he got most of his dancing style from watching James Brown. In the early sixties Michael joined up with his brothers Tito, Marlon, Jermaine and Jackie and they formed the group the Jackson Five. Michael Jackson history biography continues, his brother Randy, replaced Jermaine in 1975. They began playing for Motown Records and switched to CBS Records in 1976. In 1982, his album, "Thriller" was released, it was the biggest-selling LP album in history selling more than 42 million copies worldwide. In 1985 Michael was co-author and performer on, "We Are The World" a benefit for USA for African Charities. The group played from 1962 till 1990. He did a solo in 1988, visiting fifteen countries for his album, "Bad". The Jackson Five sold over one hundred million records in that time span. Many of the best hits of the Jackson Five were, "I’ll Be There", "I Want You Back",and "ABC". His biggest success was with "Thriller", it broke all the records and revolutionised the music industry. Thriller had a least seven big hits, with "The Girl Is Mine", "Beat It", "Billie Jean", "Wanna Be Starting Something", "Human Nature", "Pretty Young Thing" and "Thriller". Michael Jackson won eight Grammy Awards, for "Thriller" and seven American Music Awards. It was proclaimed the best selling album of all times, by Guinness Book of Records. Michael Jackson history biography continues, in 1994, he married Lisa Marie Presley, the marriage lasted less than two years. They were later divorced and did not have any children together. In 1995, Michael released the album, "History: Past Present and Future". One of the singles on it titled, "Scream" was sung by him and his sister Janet. Michael Jackson history biography continues, in 1996, he married Debbie Row whom he met while having plastic surgery. His wife Debbie, had a son named Prince Michael and a daughter named Paris Katherine. Debbie and Michael, were divorced in 1999. Michael was awarded parental rights to the two children. In February of 2002, he had another son with a surrogate mother, which he named Prince Michael the second. It was with this child, that he caused the world wide controversy in Berlin, when he suspended the baby from the window of the Hotel, to show him to his fans. He did not mean to do any harm to the baby. Michael Jackson history biography continues, he has a strong connection to children as well as animals, he feels they are more honest and don’t judge him as the adults do. He seems to be a lot like Peter Pan and the adults are like Captain Hook, to Michael. His home is called Neverland, the name of the place where Peter Pan lived. In Neverland, he has a small zoo, an amusement park with animals where he likes to play with the children, that he has invited to his home. He likes climbing trees and having water balloon fights with the children. He also likes to have sleepovers with the kids, which has caused him so much trouble with the law. Continuing with Michael Jackson history biography, he is probably the biggest and the most well known pop artist and singer in history. He is the most outstanding performing singer, because of his spectacular stage acting and his style of dress with his one white gloved hand. Continuing with Michael Jackson history, on the 18, of November, 2004 the Police raided his Neverland ranch home in California. On the 19 of November, 2004 a warrant was issued for his arrest, accusing him of multiple charges of child abuse and molestation. Continuing with Michael Jackson history biography, what a lucky day May friday the 13th, 2005 was for Michael Jackson. He was acquitted of child molesting, attempted child molesting of a thirteen year old boy and providing alcohol, to minors at his home in Neverland. The defence for Michael, insisted that the pop star was the victim of mother-and-son con artists and a prosecutor with a vendetta. As he left the Court House, Michael Jackson looking very tired, held his hand to his heart, and blew kisses to all his fans waiting outside the court house in Santa Maria California. Screams of joy rang out among the fans outside the court house, as a Woman released a white dove as each of the ten charges were read one by one, not guilty to all of the ten charges. Debbie Row, had helped the defense in the court case, by testifying in favour of Michael Jackson. The verdict had taken more than seven days and about 30 hours of deliberations. The trial had lasted nearly four months.
Continuing with Michael Jackson history biography, he went to the hospital after being aquitted, and was suffering from dehydration and weight loss. In July, 2005 he released the new CD titled, "The Essential Michael Jackson" with 38 songs from his singing career. It will have many hit songs such as,"I Want You Back", "Can You Feel It", "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Thriller" and many other hit songs. He has been living in Bahrain, since 2005 when he was acquitted of all charges against him. It is not the last time we will hear from him. He will be coming back strong.
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