PROFILE - Happy Birthday 🎂 King of Pop, Michael Jackson

BIRTHDAY

August 29, 1958 🎂

BIRTHPLACE

Gary, IN

DEATH DATE

Jun 25, 2009 (age 50)

ABOUT

The King of Pop who became the most successful singer in American history for releasing award-winning hits like " Billie Jean" and " Beat It ."

BEFORE FAME

He first rose to prominence at the age of six singing with the family group The Jackson 5 alongside his brothers Jermaine , Tito , Marlon and

Jackie Jackson .

TRIVIA

His 1982 album Thriller became the best-selling album in history, winning thirteen Grammy Awards and having thirteen songs reach #1 on the U.S. charts.

FAMILY LIFE

He got married to Lisa Marie Presley , the daughter of Elvis Presley , on May 26, 1994. After their divorce on January 18, 1996, he married Debbie Rowe on November 14, 1996. He had three children named Paris , Prince and Blanket .

ASSOCIATED WITH

He is the older brother of pop diva Janet Jackson.