Golden Period of Michael Jackson's Life

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Michael Jackson rose to prominence as the central figure of The Jackson 5, the music group formed with his brothers. However, he had no idea that his extraordinary talent and relentless dedication would one day earn him the title of the "King of Pop." In 1969, the legendary American music company Motown, founded by Berry Gordy, noticed The Jackson 5 and invited them to Los Angeles. Under Motown’s banner, Michael released four solo albums between 1972 and 1975:

• Got to Be There (1972)
• Ben (1972)
• Music & Me (1973)
• Forever, Michael (1975)

These albums showcased his true musical potential, earning him widespread admiration from audiences. This experience led Michael to realize the need to step beyond The Jackson 5 and establish himself as a solo artist.

In 1979, with the legendary music producer Quincy Jones, he released his groundbreaking album Off the Wall on August 10, which became a massive success. The album sold nearly 20 million copies, and Michael earned the highest music royalties at that time. From this point on, there was no looking back.

In reality, Michael Jackson was sent to this world to elevate music to an unparalleled level through his unique style. His second album, Thriller (1982), took the world by storm, captivating millions of fans. The song "Beat It" featured a legendary guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen, while Michael's powerful vocals, mesmerizing dance moves, and iconic group choreography turned the album into an all-time classic.

Thriller sold around 110 million copies worldwide, including 29 million copies in the U.S. alone. This album solidified Michael Jackson’s dominance in the music industry. The tracks "Beat It" and "Billie Jean" remain incredibly popular in the 21st century. The album won eight Grammy Awards in 1984 and spent 37 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 chart.

"Thriller" also revolutionized the music video industry. Michael first performed the moonwalk in the "Billie Jean" music video, which became one of his signature moves.

In 1987, Michael released Bad, an album that featured five songs that reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts. A key aspect of Bad was that Michael himself wrote most of the songs. Some of its most popular tracks include:

• "Bad"
• "The Way You Make Me Feel"
• "Man in the Mirror"
• "Dirty Diana"
• "I Just Can't Stop Loving You"
• "Smooth Criminal"

In "Smooth Criminal," Jackson performed the legendary "Anti-Gravity Lean", defying gravity by tilting forward in an impossible manner.

Just like Thriller, Bad became a global sensation. He continued his success with:

• Dangerous (1991)
• History (1995)
• Invincible (2001), his final studio album.

Even today, Michael Jackson's influence remains immortal in the world of music, dance, and entertainment.

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