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T he Aims of the Work t o learn how Michael Jackson changed the world t o find out why Michael was called the King of Pop
T he Favourite of Millions T oday everybody knows the name of Michael Jackson. Millions fans all over the world gave him the second name – the King of Pop. Michael has this title because his music and dancing made a new world that is called Michael Jackson
J acksons Contribution to Worlds Culture M ichael was a great singer and a God of Pop-music. H e was the idol of every second teen in s H e was also a brilliant songwriter and dancer, choreographer and record producer, actor, businessman and philantropist
J acksons Early Years H e was born in Gary, Indiana, on August, 29, 1958 M ichael Jackson was the fifth of nine children. He sang in a family band Jackson Five in 1964 I n 1971 he began his solo career
T hriller T hriller is one of Michael's ten albums T his album was the largest selling album worldwide in the history of the recording industry M ichael wanted to make Thriller a bomb T his album made Michael Jackson the most popular singer in the world
M oonwalk M oonwalk was Michaels visiting card J ackson was not the first to perform this famous dance but he popularized it I t became his signature move and one of the best- known dance techniques in the world
M ichaels Achievements A number of records in The Guinness Book of Records I nduction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (twice) T he biggest selling album ever Thriller 13 Grammy Awards T he American Music Artist of the Century Award A star on the Hollywoods Walk of Fame
It Is Not Easy to Be a Celebrity His life gave rise to many scandals and gossips but it did not stop his creativity He changed the colour of his skin in 1980, he changed his face. In 1993 Michael was accused of child sexual abuse.
Conclusion I think Michael Jackson changed the world greatly. More than that, he changed two big worlds – the world of music and the world of dancing. M ichael died on June, 25, B ut we remember him. We love him. H e was really King of Pop.
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