Growing up, we constantly heard the name, Michael Jackson. You might not recognize his face, and you might not know his songs, but the name MJ always rings a bell. Wherever you are, whatever race you might belong to, or whatever age you might be rocking right now, the name Michael Jackson lives in our general consciousness rent-free.
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That’s the legacy Michael Jackson fosters.
Commonly known as the king of pop, Michael is no less than a modern icon worshipped by many. His dance moves and melodious voice still serve as an aphrodisiac to an entire millennium. He was in the public’s eye 24 hour*7. So, his every moment was scrutinized and picked apart with minute precision. An inspiration to many, Michael spread the message of peace of love and taught the world many lessons.
About Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. From the get-go, Michael was destined to become a star and entertain the legions of people. With a career spanning over 4-decades, his contribution to the music industry has been insane. Dubbed as the most significant person of the 20th century, Michael is nothing less than a God in popular culture. He is the most awarded music artist in history.
Michael Jackson Zodiac sign: Virgo
Michael Jackson’s Family
Being the eighth child of the Jackson family, a working-class African-American family living in a two-bedroom house on Jackson Street, Michael was born to ex-boxer and US steel worker Joe Jackson. His mother Katherine Jackson worked for Sears.
His siblings included Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy, Rebbie, La Toya and Janet.
In 1994 Michael shocked the world by tying the knot with Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of the late (deceased) rock legend Elvis Presley (1935–1977). He later divorced her in August 1996.
In November 1996, he announced that he is to be a father. The mother was Debbie Rowe, a long time acquaintance of Jackson. They married later that month in Sydney, Australia.
On February 13, 1997, their son, Prince Michael Jackson, Jr., was born in Los Angeles, California. The couple’s second child, the daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, was born in 1998. Rowe filed for divorce from Jackson in October 1999.
He had been single since.
Michael Jackson’s Legacy
More than anything Michael should be remembered for fostering a heart of gold. He was the brightest shining star among the uncountable constellations. Songs like ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Smooth Criminal’ & ‘They don’t really care about us’ will stay with us forever, immortalizing the great soul. Deemed as the greatest pop icon of all time, his footprints in the pop scene can’t be removed. With charity anthems like ‘Heal the World’ and ‘We are the world’, Michael proved himself as an extraordinary human being with immaculate talent.
Michael Jackson’s Net Worth:
In 2018, it was estimated that Michael’s net worth is around $400 million. It was the eighth year since his death that Jackson’s annual earnings were reported to be over $100 million, thus bringing Jackson’s postmortem total to $2.4 billion.
He is not only the greatest artist of all time but one of the wealthiest musicians as well.
Remembering the legacy of legendary singer, dancer, and pop icon; eminent Astro strategist Hirav Shah brings you Michael Jackson’s 3- mantras to success:
1. Change starts from you:
“I’m starting with the man in the mirror
I’m asking him to change his ways
And no message could’ve been any clearer
If they wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and then make a change”
I vividly remember these lyrics from the popular MJ song ‘Man in the mirror’. The song itself is very introspective, almost like a monologue. Through this song, Michael is telling people to stop waiting for a messiah to step in and change the world for the better. It replicates the bitter truth that no one will help the world. You have to step in and take the plunge. The right way to change the world is by bringing the change in yourself, and for that to happen you need to sit down, retrospect, and find ways to be better versions of yourself.
2. Perfect your craft:
Michael aspired to be perfect in every mission that he took on. Sometimes almost to be a point of fallacy. But if you think hard, there is no concrete evidence of what can be or can’t be coined as ‘perfect’. So, what exactly is perfect? If I had to describe perfection, it’s Michael’s performance in ‘smooth criminal’ or his vocals in ‘Billie Jean’.
I don’t know what perfection is, but if there is a definition for one, Michael is the epitome of perfection in my eyes. He always strived towards pushing his limits as a performer. He was determined to deliver beyond anyone’s expectation, and we can’t admire him anymore for that.
Michael Jackson’s Quotes
Throughout his lifetime Michael has incited nothing but love and respect amongst his fans. He is soft-spoken and humble to the boots. This is part of the reason why his words resonate with a much wider audience. Some of his famous quotes include:
1- “Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons. The truth will win this marathon in court.”
2- “If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.”
3- “You can’t hurt me, I found peace within myself.”
Movies & Shows on Michael Jackson’s Life
Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story (2004)- It is a Canadian-American biographical telefilm produced for VH1. It stars Flex Alexander as American pop star Michael Jackson and follows his rise to fame and subsequent events. The film title is inspired by Michael’s song Man in the mirror.
Bad 25(2012)- Bad 25 is a 2012 documentary film about the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s 1987 album Bad.
Gone too soon (2010)- It is a documentary film about the final year of Michael Jackson’s life and career.
The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992)- It is a five-hour American miniseries broadcast in two halves on ABC.
Killing Michael Jackson (2019)- It is a 2019 documentary film directed and produced by ZigZag, focusing on the death of singer Michael Jackson.
The Last Days of Michael Jackson (2018)- The special is dedicated to Michael Jackson’s life and legacy and is chronicling everything from his childhood to the comeback concert, “This Is It,” that he never got to perform.
Leaving Neverland(2019)- It is a documentary film directed and produced by British filmmaker Dan Reed. It centres around two men, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who allege they were sexually abused as children by the American singer Michael Jackson.
Living with Michael Jackson (2003)- It is a television documentary, in which Martin Bashir interviewed Michael Jackson for eight months, from May 2002 to January 2003, about different aspects of his life.
Some of the other movies and documentaries based on the life of MJ include Louis Martin & Michael, Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth, Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland, Michael Jackson: The Last Photo Shoot, Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon, Michael Jackson’s Boys, Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, Michael Jackson’s Private Home Movies, Neverland Firsthand: Investigating the Michael Jackson Documentary and Square One: Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson’s Death
Unfortunately, on June 25, 2009, less than 3 weeks before the first ‘This Is It’ show, with all concerts sold out, Jackson suffered a fatal cardiac arrest and passed away. The world observed mass mourning on the death of the celebrated music artist.
Conclusion:
A once-in-a-lifetime artist, Michael was the epitome of compassion, excruciating talent, and determination. Gone too soon from the world, Michael is mourned, every moment on earth. Even after his death, his relevance and legacy live on. Over the years, Michael has transformed himself from a popular name to an emotion. An emotion that we are going to cherish forever- concludes Business development expert Hirav Shah.
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