👤 Michael Jackson
American singer and entertainer; the 'King of Pop' whose 1993 Super Bowl halftime show transformed the intermission into a superstar spectacle.
| Aliases | King of Pop, MJ |
|---|---|
| Alternate names | Michael Joseph Jackson |
| Entity type | 👤 Person |
| Permanent ID | E014 |
| Parent topic | Entertainment |
| Wikidata | Q2831 |
| Wikipedia | Michael_Jackson |
About Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson (1958–2009) was the best-selling solo artist in history — Thriller remains the best-selling album ever — and a defining figure of 20th-century pop culture.
His 1993 Super Bowl XXVII halftime performance, opening with 90 motionless seconds to a roaring stadium, invented the modern superstar halftime show and raised intermission ratings for the first time.
Timeline
| 1958 | Born in Gary, Indiana. |
| 1982 | Releases Thriller. |
| 1993 | Super Bowl XXVII halftime show. |
| 2009 | Dies in Los Angeles. |
Famous Examples & Highlights
- Thriller — best-selling album ever
- 1993 Super Bowl halftime transformation
- 13 Grammy Awards
- Moonwalk popularized worldwide
Relationships
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Key events | Super Bowl XXVII Halftime Show (1993) |
| Awards | Grand Slam Title |
| Country | United States |
| Awards | Grand Slam Title |
Parent & Child Topics
Parent: Entertainment
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See Also & Related
Related Quizzes
Super Bowl Quiz Grammy Awards Quiz
Covered In These Guides
Full guides and practice quizzes: Super Bowl Quiz, Grammy Awards Quiz.