Michael Jackson - Musician, Performer, Philanthropist

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Michael Jackson is the greatest entertainer of all time

As a young boy, the first concert I ever attended featured Michael Jackson performing in Kansas City in the early 80s . I was completely mesmerized by Michael's performance. The way MJ glided across the stage, the lights, the explosions, his voice--if you've never had the pleasure of seeing Michael perform live, you truly missed out.

This article will discuss why Michael Jackson outshines all other performers including Elvis, The Beatles, Madonna, etc. as the greatest entertainer not only of our lifetimes, but of all time.

Rest in peace Michael. We miss you.

Michael Jackson-mania explodes in the 80s

The King of Pop takes the world by storm

type=textFor a child of the 80s such as myself, I had no idea Michael Jackson even existed prior to the release of Thriller. Suddenly, here is this voice on the radio that just instantly grabs your attention. The raw emotion and power behind Michael's vocals were captivating. I definitely could not dance at 9 years old but Michael Jackson made me want to try.

On November 30, 1982, Thriller was released which would become the best-selling album of all time. My friend brought the cassette tape along on a camping trip to let me hear "this cool new scary song."

After Thriller debuted at number one, the hits didn't stop. Beat It. Billie Jean. Human Nature. P.Y.T. Wanna Be Startin' Something. And one of the Beatles even showed up to sing with Michael on The Girl is Mine.

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Michael Jackson's accomplishments and contributions to society

What makes Michael a legend

type=textMichael Jackson was a gifted performer, an entrepreneur, a humanitarian and a philanthropist. Here are some of the many great things Michael accomplished during his lifetime.

* As of this writing, the album Thriller is estimated to have sold 110 million copies making it the greatest selling album of all time.

* Thriller earned Michael a record-breaking 8 Grammy awards in one evening.

* Michael Jackson created an entire new style of dance with moves such as the Moonwalk, the crotch grab and the anti-gravity lean. Artists today still emulate Michael's groundbreaking style.

* While filming a Pepsi commercial in 1984, Michael's hair tragically caught fire and he suffered 2nd degree burns. MJ settled out of court and donated the $1.5 million dollars he received to the Brotman Medical Center.

* In 1985, Michael teamed up with R&B artist Lionel Richie to pen "We Are the World," a song created to help raise money for underprivileged people in Africa and the United States

* Michael established the "Heal the World" foundation in 1990. The organization was established to help revamp the living conditions of children across the nation.

* Michael was inducted in the Guiness Book of World Records in 2000 for being the only entertainer to support a record-shattering 39 charities.

* 2002 was a monumental year for the performer as he received the Artist of the Millenium Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and the Artist of the Century Award from the American Music Awards.
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Michael Jackson -- Reflecting Back

type=textThe Beatles were a mega-popular boy band before there were boy bands. Elvis was the first bad boy, crooning and swaying his hips when it was socially forbidden. But no one, NO ONE had the unbelievable draw and appeal of Michael Jackson. Even through his oddities and eccentricities, the overdone plastic surgery and the child molestation rumors, fans never stopped loving or believing in Michael Jackson. No one can sing like Michael. No one can dance like Michael. No one can live up to his legend.

Simply put, Michael Jackson was and is the greatest entertainer to have ever lived.

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Michael Jackson is the greatest entertainer of all time!

Do you agree or disagree?

Is MJ the greatest entertainer of all time?

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Without a doubt and there will never be another like him.

Sarah says:

Absolutely!

Catherine says:

Absolutely. He is so mesmerizing you simply cannot take your eyes off him.

Brenna says:

Absolutely. I wonder why more people dont agree... He was named by guiness to be the most successful artist. He put as much emotion as there can be into his singing. Nobody could approach him for sheer brilliance. Phenomenal dancer. Biggest selling album. The list goes on for miles.

noa says:

claro que lo era un magnifico bailarin y cantante luego sus videos in creibles y en concierto era algo increible era el unico el mejor el inimitable michael jackson y sin lugar a duda el era el rey del pop

Harry says:

Without a doubt! He is the greatest of all them all - even greater than Elvis or Beatles.

saffren says:

yes

Asse<3 says:

YES!!!

Nasir Embee Waziri says:

yes

While Michael was talented, he is not the greatest performer to ever live.

 

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  • AMAZING Apr 5, 2011 @ 11:43 am | delete
    Michael Jaqckson was an amazing person. People looked up to him everywhere around the world. Im doing my inspirationsl paper on him in English
  • TheOmegaJuggalo Sep 22, 2010 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    He really was the greatest performer to ever live, and is greatly missed. RIP.

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