Biography of Michael Jackson

Biography of Michael Jackson

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Artists have a special communion with the creative forces of the universe. Regardless of the medium of expression used, artists utilize creative energies to produce works of art, beauty and power for humanity to witness. This is evident in paintings, sculptures, films and other forms, but it is universally expressed and appreciated through music and dance. When an artist focuses on both of these forms, the rhythm flows from his heart to the rest of his body until he becomes the rhythm itself. This can be seen in the life of Michael Jackson. His forms of creative expression cannot be confined to categories, styles, or mediums. He is his own art, and messages are his mediums.

Great artists are not exempt from the slings and arrows of fortune, and Michael Jackson is no exception. Fame and popularity have prices one must pay, and to maintain the glitter of glamour, one must compete for the limelight. Despite his infamy, Michael Jackson continues to attract audiences and impart inspiring messages through his music.

Katherine and Joe Jackson were married on November 5, 1940, under the Jehovah’s Witness faith, They soon began to raise their family in a quiet little city called Gary, Indiana. Nine years later, their seventh son, Michael Joseph, was born on the 29th of August. Being musically inclined, Katherine and Joe shared their talents among their nine children. The Jackson children soon began to sing at the church choir and perform at school programs and town pageants. Michael, who began studying at Garnett Elementary School already was winning various talents contests at the age of five. A few months later, his older brothers formed a band and decided to entere various tal...

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Despite these gifts, artists live different lives from others. Faults and failures are common to most of them. These are probably results of their energy as well as the frustration of everyday life that do not comply to their ideals and dreams. The artist’s work survives. It gives joy to millions. Michael Jackson’s life has been pictured as less picturesque and very controversial. He can only be understood and forgiven based on the intensity of his passion and love for his art. History’s lists are abundant with artists and their dark sides. There is Van Gogh and Woolfe who both struggled for sanity, Juan Luna who murdered his wife, and many more. Michael Jackson is one of them. In general, artists definitely contribute to mankind in various unique ways. Many of them overshadow their infamy. Hopefully, Michael Jackson shall be remembered in the same light.