@centralcoastarchives: Michael Jackson — a name that became a global phenomenon. 👑🎤 From performing with the Jackson 5 as a child to becoming one of the most recognizable solo artists in music history, Michael Jackson transformed pop music through his voice, dancing, performances, music videos and unforgettable songs. Born August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, Michael began performing with his brothers in the Jackson 5 as a child. The group scored its first No. 1 with “I Want You Back” in 1969. His solo career later produced landmark albums including Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous and HIStory. � HISTORY +2 Songs like Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, Dirty Diana, Rock With You, Man in the Mirror, Remember the Time, Black or White, Earth Song and Heal the World became part of his enormous musical legacy. � MichaelJackson.com +1 But Michael's message wasn't only about music. Songs such as “Man in the Mirror” focused on personal change, while “Heal the World” expressed a message of compassion and helping others. His charitable work also extended to numerous organizations; Guinness World Records documented his support of 39 charitable organizations as of 2000. � MichaelJackson.com +1 His career connected generations around the world — from the Jackson 5 and the Motown era to Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous and HIStory. His influence reached music, dance, fashion, television and live performance. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at age 50. More than a decade later, his music continues to be discovered, discussed, edited, danced to and remembered by new generations. � HISTORY The music changed. The dance changed. The videos changed. And the world remembered. 👑✨ #michaeljackson #kingofpop #mj #michaeljacksonedit #michaeljacksonfan

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