Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson:  is one of the most iconic and influential figures in music, with a career that spanned over five decades. From his early days as the lead singer of The Jackson 5 to his solo success in the late 70s and 80s, Michael Jackson truly left an indelible mark on pop culture. But what do you really know about him beyond his music? In this blog post, we’ll explore some surprising facts about Michael Jackson that you probably didn’t know. Read on to find out more about the King of Pop and his impact on the world.

Interesting Facts About Michael Jackson’s Childhood

Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958. He was the eighth child of the Jackson family and the first son of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. His father was a steel mill worker who later became a musician and his mother was a housewife.

Jackson’s childhood was plagued with financial problems. His father often used physical discipline to punish his children. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Jackson said that he “used to be beat so bad [that] I would throw up.” As a result of the abuse, Jackson had a fear of becoming like his father.

Despite the hardships, Jackson’s childhood was also marked by some happy moments. He enjoyed playing with his siblings and spending time with his pet rats. He also loved music and began singing and dancing at an early age.

In 1968, when Jackson was ten years old, he and his brothers formed the group The Jackson 5. The group became successful and their first single, “I Want You Back,” topped the charts in 1970. As The Jackson 5’s popularity grew, so did Michael Jackson’s fame.

The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5 was a group consisting of brothers Tito, Jermaine, and Jackie, along with Marlon and Michael. The group was signed to Motown Records in 1969 and their first four singles – “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save,” and “I’ll Be There” – all reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They are widely regarded as one of the most successful groups in pop music history.

Michael Jackson’s Solos Career

Michael Jackson’s solo career began in 1971 when he released his first album, Got to Be There. The album was a commercial success, reaching number four on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the R&B/soul albums chart. It included the hit singles “Got to Be There” and “Ben”.

Jackson’s second album, 1972’s Ben, was even more successful than his first, reaching number one on both the Billboard 200 and R&B/soul albums charts. It featured the title track, which became Jackson’s first number-one single as a solo artist.

Jackson achieved similar levels of success with his next two albums, 1973’s Music & Me and 1974’s Forever, Michael. Both reached the top five on the Billboard 200 and featured the hit singles “You Are Not Alone” and “One Day in Your Life”, respectively.

By 1975, Jackson had established himself as a successful solo artist with a string of hits under his belt. He would go on to release a further eight solo studio albums over the course of his career, including 1979’s Off the Wall, 1982’s Thriller – which is widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time – 1987’s Bad, 1991’s Dangerous, 1995’s HIStory: Past, Present and Future – Book I, 2001’s Invincible and 2008’s posthumously-released This Is It.

 

We have to heal our wounded world. The chaos, despair, and senseless destruction we see today are a result of the alienation that people feel from each other and their environment. – Michael Jackson

 

Thriller

Michael Jackson was not only a talented musician and dancer, but also a successful businessman. He founded the record label Jackson Records and the Heal the World Foundation. Jackson also had a huge impact on the fashion industry, popularizing trends like the single white glove and sequined jackets.

However, Jackson is perhaps most well-known for his string of hit albums, which include Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous. Thriller, in particular, is one of the best-selling albums of all time, with over 110 million copies sold worldwide. The album produced seven top ten singles, including the title track, “Billie Jean”, and “Beat It”.

Bad

Michael Jackson was a controversial figure during his lifetime and after his death. He was accused of child molestation, although he was never convicted. He settled out of court with the accusers in two cases. In 2005, he was charged with child molestation, but was acquitted after a six-week trial.

Jackson’s personal life was also tumultuous. He married twice, first to Elvis Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie Presley and then to Deborah Rowe. He had three children, two of whom were born to Rowe. Jackson’s relationship with his father was strained, and he spoke publicly about the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of his father.

Jackson was a successful musician and entertainer, but his personal life was often overshadowed by controversy.

Dangerous

Though he was an incredible performer with a string of hits, there was always something a little off about Michael Jackson. In fact, many believe that Jackson was downright dangerous. Here are some interesting facts about the King of Pop that you may not have known:

-Jackson had a strange fascination with young children and often invited them to stay at his Neverland Ranch.

-He was accused of sexually abusing children on multiple occasions, though he was never convicted.

-Jackson was addicted to painkillers and other drugs for much of his life.

-He underwent numerous cosmetic surgeries, changing his appearance drastically over the years.

-In 2009, Jackson died of an overdose of propofol, a powerful sedative.

 

HIstory

In 1875, the National Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NAPCA) was founded in England by a group of philanthropists and animal welfare activists. The organization’s primary aim was to end animal cruelty and promote humane treatment of animals. NAPCA was instrumental in bringing about major legislative changes in Britain and around the world, such as the Cruelty to Animals Act of 1876, which made it illegal to cause unnecessary suffering or death to any domestic or captive animal.

 In addition, NAPCA lobbied for laws that would protect habitat areas, end hunting with dogs, and ensure that all animals used for research purposes were treated humanely. Since then, NAPCA has continued its mission to protect animals from abuse and exploitation through advocacy work and education initiatives. Today, they are one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the world with offices in over 25 countries across five continents.

 

What Happened to Michael Jackson’s Body After His Death?

In the early hours of June 25, 2009, after a long and successful career as an internationally known pop singer and performer, Michael Jackson died at the age of 50. Just three days later, on June 28, 2009, his body was exhumed from its private funeral home in Los Angeles and taken to the office of Dr. Conrad Murray, who was then Jackson’s personal physician. The cause of death has never been disclosed and the matter is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.

Once at Dr. Murray’s office, it is unclear what happened next. Jackson’s body reportedly remained there for more than two weeks while Murray performed various treatments on it including injecting it with various medications. On July 7, 2009, just over two weeks after Jackson’s death, his body was finally released to his father Joe Jackson, and mother Katherine Jackson. According to press reports at the time, they then arranged for him to be buried in a private ceremony at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale (CA) next to his mother who had passed away only six months earlier.