2. Michael Jackson Singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer
Nicknamed “King of Pop”
The Jackson 5: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael
Some of his hit songs include Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller, Black or White
Moonwalk- created the move
1982 Thriller Album- best selling album
13 Grammy Awards, 26 American Music Awards, 13 number one singles
1st artist to have a top 10 single in 5 different decades
2000 Guinness World Records- supporting 39 charities- more than any other entertainer
Pepsi- launched New Generation theme- used Billie Jean
January 27, Pepsi commercial- pyrotechnics set hair on fire- burns on scalp
Donated part of settlement to medical center in Culver City California- Michael Jackson Burn Center
May 14, White House award for helping with charities to overcome alcohol and drug abuse
Co-wrote “We are the World” with Lionel Richie in won 4 Grammys including Song of the Year
Died June 25, websites crashed from user overload afterwards