Michael Jackson Controversy
King of Pop; The way you make us feel.
Michael Joseph Jackson commonly known as MJ as well as ‘The King of Pop’ was an American musician, entertainer, and pop icon whose successful career and personal life has been a part of pop culture for almost 40 years. In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. He was born on August 29th, 1958. As the seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his debut onto the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1969, and later began a solo career in 1971.
What is it about his music that attracts the millions of fans to come miles, even fly from all over the world to see him? Why do all …show more content…
Some of Michaels fans still felt the need to follow him and hundreds would protest and stand outside the courts to plead his innocence. This shows that we they were willing to look past these allegations as they felt they knew Michael through his music, and that he would never hurt anyone.
He has several ‘trademarks’ associated with his name. For example, the moonwalk, his silver sequined white glove, his crotch grabbing and the high pitched OW, which he starts most of his songs with. The style that Michael has sustained over the decades consists of black ankle swinger trousers, his crisp white socks and military style jacket. Over the years these fashions have come back. This shows that Michael is looked up to and people still find his style individual and worth wearing. For example people are wearing white socks to create that indie vibe and military jackets are being work with jeans and are being made a statement
Michael Joseph Jackson commonly known as MJ as well as ‘The King of Pop’ was an American musician, entertainer, and pop icon whose successful career and personal life has been a part of pop culture for almost 40 years. In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV. He was born on August 29th, 1958. As the seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his debut onto the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1969, and later began a solo career in 1971.
What is it about his music that attracts the millions of fans to come miles, even fly from all over the world to see him? Why do all …show more content…
Some of Michaels fans still felt the need to follow him and hundreds would protest and stand outside the courts to plead his innocence. This shows that we they were willing to look past these allegations as they felt they knew Michael through his music, and that he would never hurt anyone.
He has several ‘trademarks’ associated with his name. For example, the moonwalk, his silver sequined white glove, his crotch grabbing and the high pitched OW, which he starts most of his songs with. The style that Michael has sustained over the decades consists of black ankle swinger trousers, his crisp white socks and military style jacket. Over the years these fashions have come back. This shows that Michael is looked up to and people still find his style individual and worth wearing. For example people are wearing white socks to create that indie vibe and military jackets are being work with jeans and are being made a statement