TBT : MICHAEL JACKSON | WACKO JACKO

Michael Jackson

Jackson performing in 1988

Born
Michael Joseph Jackson

(1958-08-29)August 29, 1958
Gary, Indiana, U.S.


Died

June 25, 2009(2009-06-25) (aged 50)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Cause of death

cardiac arrest


Other names
Michael Joe Jackson


 Net worth
US $236 million (estimate as of March 2007)


Spouse(s)


Lisa Marie Presley
(m. 1994–1996; divorced)
Deborah Jeanne Rowe

(m. 1996–1999; divorced)


Children
Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr.

Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson
Prince Michael Jackson II



Parents

Joseph Walter Jackson
Katherine Esther Scruse


Relatives

• Maureen Reillette Jackson (sister)
• Sigmund Esco Jackson (brother)
• Toriano Adaryll Jackson (brother)
• Jermaine La Jaune Jackson (brother)
• La Toya Yvonne Jackson (sister)
• Marlon David Jackson (brother)
• Steven Randall Jackson (brother)
• Janet Damita Jo Jackson (sister)
• Austin Brown (nephew)

Musical career


Genres

• Pop
• rock
• soul
• R&B
• funk
• disco
• new jack swing

Occupations

• Recording artist
• dancer
• producer
• actor
• businessman
• philanthropist

Instruments
Vocals


Years active
1968–2009


Labels

• Steeltown
• Motown
• Epic
• Legacy
• MJJ Productions

Associated acts
The Jackson 5