August 29, 1958-June 25, 2009 Early Life: • • •
He was born in Gary , Indiana U.S. He was the eighth child of his family. He went to Montclair college preparatory school. And he went to gardener street elementary school. A performer since the age of 5.
Interesting Facts: • • •
His nick name was “king of Pop” , and he had a band called “Jackson 5” Motown recording artist “Gladys knight” and the pianist Billy Taylor discovered them. One of the most popular singers in history. His album in 1983 “Thriller” sold 40,000,000 copies, WHICH MADE IT THE BIGGEST SELLER OF ALL TIME!
I believe Michael Jackson should be in the Black history hall of fame. Michael Jackson’s nickname is the “King of pop” which says a lot about his impact on society. He is considered one of the most popular singers in history as both an individual singer and as apart of the Jackson five. His album “thriller” in 1983 was one of the biggest sellers of all time. This is why Michael Jackson should be in the black history hall of fame.