Michael Jackson

Born Aug 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, U.S.

Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated dance techniques such as the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. Jackson is the most awarded artist in the history of popular music.