Michael Jackson pop art
Posted on July 7, 2009
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Michael Jackson was born August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, an industrial suburb of Chicago. He was the seventh child of the Jackson family.
In 1968 as a member of The Jackson 5, he first signed to the Motown label and started having hits. He began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group, a career that saw him dubbed the “King of Pop.”
For many people Michael Jackson’s career can be divided into two parts: before Thriller and after Thriller.
Before Thriller
The Jackson 5 made a record when their first four singles (“I Want You Back”, “ABC”, “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There”) went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Disillusioned with Motown’s strict refusal to allow them creative input, The Jackson 5 left Motown and signed a new contract with CBS Records in June 1975. From 1976 to 1984, Michael Jackson was the lead songwriter of the group, writing hits such as “Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)”, “This Place Hotel” and “Can You Feel It”.
Jackson jointly produced Off the Wall (1979) with Quincy Jones. Songwriters included Jackson, Heatwave’s Rod Temperton, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney.
Then in 1982 he released – again co-producing with Quincy Jones – the album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time
After Thriller
After Thriller came Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995), none were to top Thriller in terms of sales but all massive successes nonetheless.
One thing that really strikes me is how many good songs he did after Thriller. Dirty Diana, Man in the Mirror, Remember the Time, I Just Can’t Stop Loving You, and The Way You Make Me Feel were all recorded by the singer when he was supposedly past his prime!
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Another enjoyable piece of artwork. As for Jackson… I think I get his cultural importance. I will have to admit that songs like “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, and “Dirty Diana” were pretty good rock songs. I’m a bit jaded though. I’d rather hear a Van Halen tune. Michael Jackson is a tragedy to me in more than just his death.
I love all his albums but these are my favorite songs Childhood, I want you back, We Are the World.
and I think favorite of everybody who is the fan of Jackson
I was a fan of Jacko when I was like 15 ..
I lived in Brazil and was the only person who knew about him and liked his song. That was before he became famous.
It’s interesting that the album Thriller was lingering about for 1 year and still no worldwide success. I remember my first K7-tape. It was given as a birthday present by a japanese girl.
Then suddenly everyone went wacko on jacko. Everyone became a fan. And that pissed me off a bit. Kind of stupid – but I didn’t want to be just another one from the crowd.
Then Michael Jackson released the song “Bad”. Which I thought it was pretty bad in the real sense of the word. So I gave up being a fan since.
But Thriller does bring memories from my childhood. And a special time when I felt the owner of something special exclusive and non-shared.
Obviously as a kid of that time, I knew all his songs by heart and cringe: knew how to impersonate all moves. He was a hero but not for long – only 18 months.
I wish Michael Jackson never became super famous. When you have too much power unchecked something always goes wrong.
Michael Jackson, what talent and potential. he unfortunately chose a slightly different way of life than projected when he was a little boy. it is ironic to me that through all of his scandals the press could not ahve been more offensive and then he dies and everything negative in his past is forgotten.
Perfect art. I was his fun when i was 12.
I used to be SUCH a huge Michael Jackson fan. Nice artistic tribute.
It is difficult to part with Michael Jackson. No doubts that he was a legendary singer who will always take a very important role in the music history. We love you, Michael!
i loved Micheal Jacksons’s Music!!!! Micheal Jackson is HOT!!! and he’s so cute!! and i still have the motown Jackson 5 recorded. i remember some of Micheal Jackson’s songs. i love one of his songs ” you are not alone”. to me that song reminds me that God is right there with and Jesus is watching over me and the Angels are keeping there hands on me. Love you Micheal Jackson!!!!
Your article is very informative and concise. It made me see in a nutshell the journey that the Great Michael Jackson had. He is an incomparable, amazing piece of work. The world can never forget him.
MJ the king of pop and we are the king of the krop.
i could say that Michael Jackson is a living legend when it comes to pop music. he would be surely missed by most of us.
i idolize Michael Jackson because of his great achievement in the Pop Music. farewell King of Pop.
We do miss a lot michael, and i always collected posters of him…this masterpiece is great! I would love to have one of these.
I am the biggest fan of michael jackson, i miss his masterpiece.
My most vivid memroy of Michael Jackson was when he did the super bowl show and sang “Heal the World”. Will never forgot that!
Hi,
Beautiful article and the information you have provided about Michael Jackson also nice. I think the world can never forget him.
His music was amazing!!! Missing him badly…
Yes, he is one of the few who changed my understanding of music … He was a very talented man
Wow, that’s a great shot of MJ. It’s easy to forget how big he was even before the mid 80′s and Thriller.
Michael Jackson – American superstar. I love you is Michael Jackson!!!!!!
I love his music, and i really like this song in particular “they don’t care about us”…
You guy have to see the movie, it truly shows just how great, he really was both as a person and as an artist, here is the trailer
http://www.90ro.com
Michael Jackson – The King
He is the king, there’ll never be an artist like him … Michael Jackson the gratest”
Michael Jackson would always be the best popstar ever. i love all his songs and his live concerts.
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He is the “Elvis” of our generation. Unfortunately so many people only appreciated this after is death, and spent too much time trying to crucify him during his lifetime…
Michael Jackson was amazing, he will always live in our heart, he will always be the best pop star ever.
This is really great indeed. MJ was the greatest… who can say something different ?
I love the singer, his voice was good and lively narinya. Too bad he’s dead now but the song is still much to buy.
i will really miss the King of Pop. michael jackson is truly the best pop artist in this lifetime.’,*
Hard too believe its been almost a year already.
All Michael Jackson fans must see th stunning solid silver statue tribute by sculptor Billa Dhand of King Michael at http://www.billadhand.com. Truly a fitting tribute.