Michael Jackson: Pedophile or Victim?
Michael Jackson: Pedophile or Victim?
4-21-11
2,817 words
Michael Joseph Jackson has always been in the public’s eye. Even after death people still talk about him. Whether it be about his extreme music and dancing abilities, his eccentric lifestyle, the many surgeries, or the accusations of him being a child offender. Of which he received the most media attention was the absurd accusations made against him. Everyone has their opinions on whether they believe Jackson is guilty or not, but based on the families’ histories it leads many to wonder if Michael Jackson is really a pedophile or just a victim to peoples cruel and greedy hands. Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to Katherine and Joseph Jackson. He had 3 sisters: Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet, and five brothers: Jackie, Tito, Marlon, Jermaine, and Randy. When Michael was five years old he, Jackie, Tito, Marlon, and Jermaine joined together to start “The Jackson 5”. In 1964 The Jackson 5 were discovered after they entered and won a talent show at their school. After that, they started to play at bars and clubs and eventually started performing at places that more experienced and sometimes famous people would perform. In 1968 Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered The Jackson 5 and helped them set up an audition with Berry Gordy from Motown Records. (allmichaeljackson.com) Berry was not interested in The Jackson 5 at first because of the difficulty with a kids’ act. Once he heard them it became a different story and he became their biggest supporter. (npr.org) Their first four singles, “ABC”, “I Want You Back”, “I’ll Be There”, and “The Love You Save” became number one hits. They ended their career with Motown Records in 1976 having recorded fourteen albums. Michael recorded four solo albums. After they finished up their lives
4-21-11
2,817 words
Michael Joseph Jackson has always been in the public’s eye. Even after death people still talk about him. Whether it be about his extreme music and dancing abilities, his eccentric lifestyle, the many surgeries, or the accusations of him being a child offender. Of which he received the most media attention was the absurd accusations made against him. Everyone has their opinions on whether they believe Jackson is guilty or not, but based on the families’ histories it leads many to wonder if Michael Jackson is really a pedophile or just a victim to peoples cruel and greedy hands. Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to Katherine and Joseph Jackson. He had 3 sisters: Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet, and five brothers: Jackie, Tito, Marlon, Jermaine, and Randy. When Michael was five years old he, Jackie, Tito, Marlon, and Jermaine joined together to start “The Jackson 5”. In 1964 The Jackson 5 were discovered after they entered and won a talent show at their school. After that, they started to play at bars and clubs and eventually started performing at places that more experienced and sometimes famous people would perform. In 1968 Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers discovered The Jackson 5 and helped them set up an audition with Berry Gordy from Motown Records. (allmichaeljackson.com) Berry was not interested in The Jackson 5 at first because of the difficulty with a kids’ act. Once he heard them it became a different story and he became their biggest supporter. (npr.org) Their first four singles, “ABC”, “I Want You Back”, “I’ll Be There”, and “The Love You Save” became number one hits. They ended their career with Motown Records in 1976 having recorded fourteen albums. Michael recorded four solo albums. After they finished up their lives