Billie Jean Song

Michael Jackson
Jackson performing in June 1988
Born Michael Joseph Jackson
August 29, 1958
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Died June 25, 2009 (aged 50)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of death Cardiac arrest induced by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication
Burial place Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S.
Other names Michael Joe Jackson
Occupation
Singersongwriterdancer
Spouse(s) Lisa Marie Presley
(m. 1994; div. 1996)
Debbie Rowe
(m. 1996; div. 1999)
Children 3
Parents
Joe Jackson (father)
Katherine Jackson (mother)
Family Jackson family
Musical career
Genres
Popsoulfunkrhythm and bluesrockdiscopost-discodance-popnew jack swing
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1964–2009
Labels
SteeltownMotownEpicLegacySonyMJJ Productions
Associated acts
The Jackson 5
Website michaeljackson.com
Signature
Michael Jackson signature.svg
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he was one of the most popular entertainers in the world and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5. He began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records. In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. His music videos, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller" from his 1982 album Thriller, are credited with breaking racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool. The popularity of these videos helped bring the television channel MTV to fame. Jackson's 1987 album Bad spawned the U.S