Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958, and has been an entertainer most of his life. The Jackson family had 9 children: 6 sons and 3 daughters. However, Michael's singing and dancing was something no one could compare to, making him a musical prodigy. Joseph Jackson, the father, believed that his sons had talent and therefore formed a musical group in the early 1960s. At first, the preforms consisted of Michael's older brothers. At the age of five, Michael quickly joined his siblings and became the lead singer of the group. He was remarkably talented and didn't hesitate to show it to the world. It was with the Jackson 5 that the Jacksons' lives quickly changed. In 1968, Berry Gordy, impressed by the group, signed them to his label. Michael Jackson quickly became a solo artist and did not disappoint with the originality and quality of his music. By the 1980s, he had gained more popularity than when he was in The Jackson 5. When the song "Thriller" was released in 1982, it sold the most copies worldwide. However, in the 1990s, Michael Jackson's fame took a turn for the worse at one point. He started acting strange and different from what he was used to; making him a constant target of news and rumors, even though he was involved in many charitable acts. Despite all the arguments put forward to accuse Michael, he was and still is one of the most influential musicians of this era. To begin with, Michael Jackson made many contributions to many things throughout his time. One of his main contributions or influences was music. Michael Jackson didn't get the nickname "King of Pop" for any reason. Michael Jackson started with his work in The Jackson 5, that's where the child pro...... middle of paper ......me with his music and choreography, surprised everyone. No one could have ever imagined that little Michael would go this far after The Jackson 5. The artists who came after Jackson were influenced by him, in one way or another. He was someone no one could avoid; a source of inspiration for most musicians. In conclusion, Michael Jackson was a pop legend that many people aspire to be. His musical talent was unlike any other and his influence greatly had a positive impact on the world of music. During his years of life, he accomplished what many could only hope to accomplish in their dreams. He was a talented and successful artist who inspires not only music artists but also common people until today. His contributions and influences to music have had a huge impact on the world, for the better. He will forever be known as the “King of Pop” because he truly lived up to his name..