On 25th July, breaking news revealed that Michael Jackson, King of Pop, was dead. Fans and the media watched in shock as the story unfolded: doctors had lost the battle to save him after he had collapsed from a heart attack. In a cruel twist of fate, he had passed away before he got the chance to make his final curtain call in the form of 50 planned sell-out shows at London's O2 Arena. From a very young age, Michael's exceptional music talent was clear. He stood apart from his four brothers when they performed together as the Jackson 5 and, in 1974, he embarked upon what was to become a monumental solo career. A string of chart-busting albums and singles followed, with the Thriller album selling 47 million copies worldwide and yielding seven top-ten singles. It is belived that, in his lifetime, he sold around 750 million records, making him one of the most successful entertainers ever. This in-depth and affectionate biography traces the rise of the man, from child prodigy to tortured megastar. It is the definitive portrait of a pop legend whose strange and brilliant life will never be forgotten.
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Emily Herbert. Michael Jackson - King of Pop
THE STARS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF POP
CONTENTS
DEATH OF A SUPERSTAR
A STAR IS BORN
CHILD PRODIGY ON THE LOOSE
MICHAEL JACKSON – SUPERSTAR
THE GREATEST ALBUM EVER MADE
DISASTER STRIKES
FINDING NEVERLAND
THE MOONWALKER
SCANDAL
A MARRIAGE OF DYNASTIES
A FAMILY MAN
THE FINAL YEARS
THE COMPLETE MICHAEL JACKSON DISCOGRAPHY
About the Author
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‘I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever. My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.’
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‘Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent and vision as Michael Jackson. He was a true musical icon whose identifiable voice, innovative dance moves, stunning musical versatility and sheer star power carried him from childhood to worldwide acclaim. A 13-time Grammy recipient, Michael’s career transcends musical and cultural genres, and his contributions will always keep him in our hearts and memories.’
