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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958—C June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, he is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time, as well as one of the most influential. ;His contribution to music, dance and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene when he was a child, alongside his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5. He began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group and released some of the worlds best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).;In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African-American entertainer to have a strong crossover following on MTV. The popularity of music videos for songs such as Beat It, Billie Jean and Thriller?acredited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool?ahelped bring the relatively new channel to fame.;Videos such as Black or White and Scream made Jackson an enduring staple on MTV in the 1990s. With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style have influenced hip hop, pop and contemporary RB artists.;One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records?aincluding one for Most Successful Entertainer of All Time?a13 number one singles in his solo career?amore than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era?aand the estimated sale of over 750?million records worldwide. Jackson won dozens of awards, which have made him the most awarded recording artist in the history of music. Furthermore, he donated and