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Michael Jackson's Birth
"Born ...in Gary, Indiana, USA" ("Jackson, Michael"). http://media02.hongkiat.com/baby_photography/Unique_Baby_Gift-photography.jpg -
Jackson 5
"His career began at the young age of six, when he joined his faimly's singing group, the Jackson 5, one of the most successful African American pop vocal groups to come out of the Motown era."("Michael Jackson"). http://shop.history.com/img/product/resized/684/00110752-151684_catl_500.jpg?k=99d960af&pid=110752&s=catl&sn=history -
Jackson 5 career success
"They scored four consecutive number one pop hits with "I Want You Back", "ABC," "The Love You Save," and "Ill Be There" in 1970." ("Jackson, Michael"). http://www.michael-jackson-lovers.com/images/Jackson-Five_done_Large_Image.jpg -
Jackson 5 Break up
"...Mowtown lasted trough 1975...".("Jackson, Michael"). This is where Michael starts his solo career. http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-BjU9Lcie2iVmDqnXxf5OKSBrHPgOJQiRIcjj3RyiADibyQPyCgju8QBF -
Signing with Epic
"They signed with Epic as the Jacksons in March 1976".("Michael Jackon"). http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQbnFs0L7mD-qOioh5yYCtAyubL8NBs-aCcEPMiMDyCwkiYrY6mc3PY552KuA -
First Solo and Movie
"In 1978, Jackscon played the Scarecrow in The Wiz and met music producer Quicy Jones." "First however, Jones produced Jackson's first solo album"("Michael Jackson"). http://www.coverartreview.com/wp-content/uploads/181/off-the-wall.jpg -
Continued With Career
Another string of hits including "Blame it on the Boogie, " "Shake Your Body Down," and "Lovely One," and several solo hits... led to Jacksons first album release in 1979.("Michael Jackson"). "The album became the best best-selling album of the year." (and has since sold more than 20 million copies) ("Jackson, Michael"). http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRyYSap1YX30kUafXxVlPYCoH9nQ0_d-ax6-g6hKlY_vNnU9uMxqDbBWNsilw -
"Moon Walk"
" He debuted his trademark "moonwalk" dance step on NBC's 25 years of Motown television in 1983, a pivotal point in his career."("Michael Jackson"). http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQuOZHBucjXxTj2LfheNa_HnwpLKwU93MelMfo_6qIg-AdoyHsGwZBXDMY2YA -
The Peak of his career
"Jackson's career hit its peak in 1983 with the release of the album Thriller." "Thriller became the best-selling in history, with more than 45 million copies sold worldwide." " It charted No. 1 in every Western country and spent a record 37 weeks at No. 1 in the United States." "The album won a record of eight Grammy Awards in 1983." "Thriller also wholly introduced Jackson to music video."("Michael Jackson"). http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQYkUXzPRw_JB7lWRiOW9tREVV_MSN5fOhyBS4-4oGvT -
"King of Pop"
"By 1984 Jackson was rewoned worldwide as the King of Pop."("Jackson Michael"). http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQuOZHBucjXxTj2LfheNa_HnwpLKwU93MelMfo_6qIg-AdoyHsGwZBXDMY2YA -
Presidential Award
"...Jackson recieved a Presidential Award from President Ronald Reagan..."("Michael Jackson"). http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSRtuaQw7Fe84HWuBWBD9wrUAYimDfj05ucOl2I--Fo1LWnfqW4yCTL0f2-TQ -
Pepsi commercial incident
Makes a deal with pepsi cola of 5 million dollars but it turns up tragic in 1984 when he injures himself in a Pepsi commerical causing his head to get on fire.("Michael Jackson"). http://celebrityastrologyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/jacko_burned_pepsi_1984.jpg -
Symbol 1 The Lion
The lion is the king of the jungle and Michael Jackson was the King of Pop. Both of them are kings. The lion has traits of strenghth, power, and might the same traits Michael Jackson had with his music and dancing. http://www.jesuspaintings.com/decorative-flag/flags/30-roaring-lion-fire.jpg -
SYMBOL 2 Crown
A crown symbolizes success and prominince samething Miachael Jackson got when he became famous. A crown also shows power which Michael Jackson had in his singing and dancing. Also talent and acomplisment is shown by a crown which is whar Michael had and obtained in his music career. http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSRN8ni3L3txg0bWbi9lEE24JsvNz08CEVDN4ehxRcOk_M3FjtG1bSTD-gm -
"Never Land"
In 1988 Michael Jackson bought Neverland from Willam Boone a $28 million deal that consisted of a 2,700-acre California Ranch complete with a ferris wheel, a zoo, and a movie theater.("Michael Jackson"). http://www.frugal-cafe.com/public_html/frugal-blog/frugal-cafe-blogzone/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/michael-jackson-at-neverland.jpg -
Sony agreement
"He signed a $65 million deal with Sony in 1991 that guranteed him a share of profits from his next six albums, his own record label, a role in developing software products, and a chance to star in movies."("Michael Jackson"). http://cdn.techi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/sony_logo.jpeg -
"Dangerous"
"He released Dangerous in 1991 produced by Teddy Riley, who toughened and updated Jackson's sound."("Michael Jackson"). http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSm8DRuEzH9zWhgd4g1_QTF3ntfV6Kg5fxnua-Rwgs7QZiORCSAoYSli66z -
Heal the World Foundation
"He embarked on a five-nation African tour in 1992 and established the Heal the World Foundation to raise awareness of child-related issues."("Michael Jackson"). http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTE4MZvRaYnlnMxy37wE09aajgH15onUe7oi19QaNRPY8lyB4A5iV3aIwjlg -
Super Bowl XXVII and Oprah Winfrey show Apperance
"In 1993, however after performing for 91 million viewers during halftime at SuperBowl XXVII and being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey, two of the most watched programs in television history, Jackson's reputation was severly undermined."("Michael Jackson"). http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTpcY_gPsD_SXcuCRjdMgC19o_qSnHfbiNFeIELdzcP-b_z7RfXUSJmP2Aq -
First Marriage with Lisa Marie Presley
"In May 1994, Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of Elvis Presley, although the marriage was not revealed until the following August."("Michael Jackson"). http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKL7KPgAoIUcDE5gqfqw7pLvRufNETfPigmrwAtHja3bPZdaX73zp7SJEt -
Rumors and Scandals
"...rumors about his light skin, a supposed purchase of the bones of the Elephant Man, and plastic surgery, a real scandal erupted in August when a 13-year old boy accused Jackson of molesting him. After months of investigations, Jackson settled a civil law suit with the boy in January for 15 million (an amount not disclosed for 10 years), and authorities in Southern California dropped the criminal investigation in lack of testimony." He gained a addiction of pain killers.("Michael Jackson"). -
Divorced
In 1996 Lisa Marie Presley divorces himm since she believes in the child molestation rumor. ("Michael Jackson"). http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrj2853SkrDGcSo6LQ3HXjPk8nWIFNMBhKw1mr1271_9pvVBtlA0HboRaG -
Married again
"...and later that year he married longtime friend Dobbie Rowe, a former nurse."("Michael Jackson"). http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01431/jacksonRowe_1431397c.jpg -
Michael Jackson's first 2 children.
Michael Jackson had 2 children consisting of a boy born on Febuary 1997 ans a girl name Paris born on April 1998.("Michael Jackson"). http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSFv24TJfnGOxKrxL1ZNWalPQfu06Swrd7ckQKhZK9sxmkkBfDrRC9Bc0jI -
Divorced again
He gets divorced with Debbie Rowie("Michael Jackson"). http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTEVXSR6TU9XKcw8ZFAT2PLGyt94VIeCvqyjb-fGBJOI-NlJx5G-hg7yX0nAg -
Invincible
"Jackson resurfaced in 2001 with the release of Invinciple. While Invinciple was billed as Jackson's reintroduction of himself to the public."("Michael Jackson"). http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5XeIk0QATr_30U8PRdVedDhv1gj12veFnyEGgorBdAPSXpa25INT5NtOn -
Affair with another woman
"however he fathered a third child, Prince II, with an unnamed woman..."("Michael Jackson"). http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-090701-MJmalnik/ss-090701-MJmalnkik-15-2.grid-8x2.jpg -
More Scandals and problems
"...,Jackson was arrested on multiple charges of child molestation in connection with a cancer-stricken boy, featured in Living with Michael Jackson....posting a $3 billion dollar bond, Jackson was released. The charges including five counts of child molestation and four counts of administering an "intoxicatting agent" to a minor...were formly brought agains Jackson a week later..."("Michael Jackson"). http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSjMnhPVkaImk4-CN9hEPTC5pvK_Pk4WAdLBNyMSl27cTCoj7tIR -
A 14 week trial and and an Additional charge
After a costly 14 week trial, Jackson found not guilty of all charges, including an additional charge of conspiracy to commit child abduction, on June 13,2005("Michael Jackson"). http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT0MRQBZ1jCTvrlo9NFd1MBmYgyvsn3j9xOxWvrYwW366IPPdJVs_g7me_9NA -
Loss part of Neverland
"With record sales plummeting, Jackson was forced to renogotiate loans and close part of his Neverland estate."("Michael Jackson"). -
Michael Jacksons Death
"In March of 2009, Jackson announced that he would perform a series of shows at the O2 Arena in London, England, beggining in July... he rented a house in the Los Angeles suburb of Bel-Air and began rehearsals in May. On June 25 Paramedics were called to his residence and found him in apparent cardiac arrest...was taken to UCLA Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead. He was 50 years old."("Michael Jackson").
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So how did he get Cardiac Arrest and what happened after he died?
"...prompting a widespread outpouring of grief from his fans that culminated in a memorial celebration of his life and legacy on July 7 at Staples Center in Los Angles, featuring tributes by friends and luminaries such as Stevie Wonder, Berry Gordy, Jr., Brooke Shields, Al Sharpton. In August 2009 the coroner ruled Jackson's death a homicide; the cause was a lethal combination of sedatives and propofol, an anesthetic. ..manslaughter."("Jackson, Michael"). -
Did the doctor get in trouble for giving him a overdosed medicine?
"In November 2011 Jackson's personal physician was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter."("Jackson, Michael") http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNq36XkZ3mlcJf_FoHIO_6_rICx8UxqXY9PgRM5XatnVRxKO00nhrXjAbp -
Picture Citations
2 events didnt get their picutures cited so we put them on this slide
Event 21 picture citation- http://cdn.inquisitr.com/wp-content/2009/11/jordan-chandler-michael-jackson.jpg Event 31 picture citation- http://celebrityphotos.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads//2009/07/the-staples-center-where-michael-jackson-memorial-is-held-1024x681.jpg
