Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson Fast Facts:

Scored four No. 1 hits ("I Want You Back," "ABC," "The Love You Save" and "I'll Be There") with the Jackson 5 in 1970 when he was 12.
His first solo No. 1 single was "Ben," from the movie of the same name, in 1972.
His Thriller is the best-selling album in history. From its debut in 1982 through 1995, it sold more than a million copies a year.
Premiered his most famous dance move, the moonwalk, in 1983 on NBC's Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever.
In 1985, paid $40 million for the rights of much of the Beatles' song catalogue.
A 1993 appearance on Oprah Winfrey drew 62 million viewers.
Was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with his brothers, in 1997; was inducted again, as a solo artist, in 2001.

Michael Jackson Relationships:
Randy Jackson - Brother
Jackie Jackson - Brother
Katherine Jackson - Mother
Marlon Jackson - Brother
Rebbie Jackson - Sister
Paris Jackson - Daughter
Prince Michael Jackson II - Son
Tito Jackson - Brother
Lisa Marie Presley - Ex-wife
Janet Jackson - Sister
La Toya Jackson - Sister
Joe Jackson - Father
Prince Michael Jackson I - Son
Debbie Rowe - Ex-wife
Jermaine Jackson - Brother
Michael Jackson Awards:
1983 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Music and Lyrics - Nominee
1979 Grammy: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
1983 Grammy: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance - Winner
1983 Grammy: Best Male Rock Vocal Performance - Winner
1983 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
1984 Grammy: Best Long Form Music Video - Winner
1983 Grammy: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance - Winner
1983 Grammy: Best R&B Song - Winner
1983 Grammy: Best Recording for Children - Winner
1989 Grammy: Best Short Form Music Video - Winner
1995 Grammy: Best Short Form Music Video - Winner
1983 Grammy: Producer of the Year, Non-Classical - Winner
1983 Grammy: Record of the Year - Winner
1985 Grammy: Song of the Year - Winner
1984 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Music Video - Winner
1984 People's Choice Awards: Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer - Winner
1989 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Music Video - Winner
1990 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics - Nominee

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