Who was Michael Jackson?
Q: Who was Michael Jackson?
A: Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He is known as the "King of Pop" for his influence and fame in popular culture.
Q: When did he start his professional career?
A: Jackson started his professional career performing with his older brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon in The Jackson 5 in 1964.
Q: What album is considered to be the best-selling of all time?
A: The best-selling album of all time is Thriller (1982), which has estimated sales of 66 million copies worldwide.
Q: What music videos helped bring MTV to fame?
A: The video for "Thriller" showed him dancing like a zombie and other dancers around him were zombies as well. This video helped bring the television channel MTV to fame.
Q: What other well-known songs did Jackson write?
A: Other well-known songs written by Jackson include ''Bad'', "Black or White", "Heal the World", and "Earth Song".
Q: How many charities did he support throughout his lifetime?
A: Guinness World Records recognized him for supporting 39 charities, more than any other entertainer.
Q: When did he pass away?
A:Jackson died of an overdose of propofol on June 25th 2009 after having a cardiac arrest.
