Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was a singer, dancer, and songwriter from Gary, Indiana, who started performing as a child with his brothers in the Jackson 5 before launching a solo career that made him one of the best-selling music acts in history. His work spans pop, R&B, funk, and soul, and he earned the nickname 'King of Pop' for his influence on the genre and his instantly recognizable dance moves. He recorded throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, producing some of the most commercially successful albums ever made.