Michael Jackson’s contribution to the pop music is immense and it’s no surprise that his fans named him as “The King of Pop”. He made everyone crazy with not just his songs but also his superb dance moves. He was undoubtedly one of the best and most famous entertainers of the world and is still ruling our hearts even after 9 years of his death. MJ was truly a King and whatever he achieved in life was the result of his hard work, determination and his love for the music. He was a pure and divine soul with a lot of love for kids and animals. What’s more, he was actively involved in charity activities as well.
Here we are going to talk about 15 facts about Michael Jackson which every fan should be aware of:
1He suffered childhood abuse
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MJ’s father Joseph Jackson was a very strict and disciplined person and it sounds obvious as he was a former boxer apart from being a guitarist and a steelworker. However, to meet the expenses of his household, he used to work as a crane operator.
Michael Jackson suffered childhood abuse both physical and emotional at the hands of his father but he also gives credit to his father’s discipline for the success that he achieved.
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2MJ’s favourite animated character
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The King of Pop also loved cartoon shows and his favourite animation character was a wooden puppet whose nose grows whenever he tells a lie or he is in stress. We hope you have recognized the character; yes, it's Pinocchio!
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3Michael Jackson’s first band
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“Jackson Brothers” was the name of the band which was formed by Michael’s father and brothers. MJ became a part of the band as a backup musician in 1964.
However, it was in 1965 that MJ got the chance to sing as a lead along with his brother Jermaine and the name of the band was then changed to “Jackson 5”.
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