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Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter and dancer.

Category
Musicians
Nationality
United States
Born
1958-08-29
Died
2009-06-25
Wikidata
Q2831
Occupations songwritermusiciandancerphilanthropistsingercomposervideo artistmusic executor
Aliases Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter and dancer.

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He appeared on stage as a member of the Jackson 5 as a child and later developed his own music career.

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The solo albums "Off the Wall" were released in 1979 and "Thriller" in 1982.

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