In my essay I will talk about the skin condition Michael Jackson had known as vitiligo and his surgeries, along with his appearance. What I hope to accomplish with my classification of my topic will be to inform those who don’t know about him or why the pigment of his skin changed along with his face to know the truth. The audience will also know how he felt when he was diagnosed with the condition. When the reader gets done reading my essay, they will know a lot more about why his appearance changed over the years. What is vitiligo? Vitiligo is a skin disorder that destroys the pigment of one’s skin, leaving them with large or small blotches of skin on any part of their body; one celebrity diagnosed with this condition is Michael Jackson. …show more content…
He was constantly teased by his brothers and fathers for having a wide nose during his adolescence, leaving him very insecure about himself; in other words, making him think he was ugly as a result caused him to have very low self-esteem. Around the time after his release of his Thriller album Michael had an accident during the filming of a Pepsi commercial featuring him and his brothers there was a pyrotechnic malfunction which caused to fall and break his nose. Not only did this accident cause him to have another surgery and left him with 3rd degree burns on his scalp this would be the turning point of his dramatic life. Some people would look at Michael Jackson different during the later years of his dramatic …show more content…
His skin got lighter and his nose became slightly thinner than it looked back in the Thriller era. This was when the media slowly started to spread rumors that he bought the bones of elephant man, which he didn’t deny because he knew the media would believe anything people would say about him and that he started to sleep inside of what people would call a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. It was from then on the media started to say that he started to sleep in these chambers so that he could retain his young looks which turned out to be false. Only after this era would things get worse for Michael. From the 90’s on his skin slightly became pale and his facial features changed a lot. His nose again got slightly thinner and he addressed as to why he got his nose thin. He says he got it thinner at the time so he could hit higher notes when singing. This is also the time period, which the media claimed that Michael Jackson had bleached his own skin to become more Caucasian and he stated that he himself that he has vitiligo from his father’s side which is something that he can’t control. While in my personal opinion, I believed he destroyed the discolored patches to even his skin tone out
There are also a lot of thing people did not know about Michael like his love nature and animals. Throughout his life he had a lot of animals/pets. The most popular of his animals were his pet monkey Bubbles and his pet mouse Ben. Some people would consider Michael a free sprit as he said in an interview once that he liked singing to the
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Americans and fans around the world had so many questions about him as a person as well as his sexuality and his childlike personality. Was he straight? Was he gay? Did he not know? What kind of thoughts drive an individual to appear in such a flamboyant and unique fashion. From the numerous plastic surgeries done to his face, to the endangerment of his child as he held out his son over a balcony of fans and paparazzi, he then made a comment on a british tv documentary called, Living with Michael Jackson, where he said “Why can’t you share your bed? It’s the most loving thing to share your bed with someone”, When asked a question about his close relationship with young
Michael Joseph Jackson was born 29 August 1958, In Gary, Indiana, to an African American working class family. His Father Joseph Jackson had been a guitarist but had put aside his musical aspiration to provide for his family as crane operator. He believed his sons had talents, and he was the one that molded them into a musical group in the early 1960s. Michael grew up with having eight other siblings, seven boys and two girls with him being the third youngest. At first the, the Jackson Family performers consisted of Michael's older brothers Tito, Jermaine, and Jackie. After many discussions and trying to convince his mother that this was a good opportunity he joined his siblings in their family band as the groups lead vocalist. He sowed everyone what his talent was with his amazing voice as the young performer he was, and with talent as he was a professional. His older brother Marlon Also also became a member of the group, which evolved into The Jackson 5.
Michael Jackson, king of pop was an American singer, songwriter, dancer and record producer. His contribution to the music, dance and fashion industry was immense and he was a global figure so many people around the world. Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 as an eight child of an African American family living in a small house in Gary, Indiana. He faced many hardships during his child such as being abused as a child, as his father confessed to being abusive towards him “ 'I don 't [regret the beatings], ' he said. 'It kept them out of jail and kept them right.”. This actually played a big role in his success.
life, as well as in the lives of the other Jackson’s, there seemed to be so much pressure for success, but they all seemed to lack self-esteem.
Michael Joseph Jackson was an African American male. He was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. His mother worked at sears part time. His father Joseph Jackson was a crane operator at the U.S Steel. Having been a guitarist, he molded his sons into a musical group in the early 1960's, when he discover their gifted talents for music. In the beginning the group only involved Michael's older brothers: Ito, Jermaine and Jackie. Michael joined his siblings when he was five years old, and became lead vocalist. They older brother Marlon join the group as well. They was known as the Jackson 5. Michael impressed audiences with his remarkable voice. He was a natural center of attention. He love to dance and sing and had a soulful expression. He was the focus of attention during the Jackson 5 performance.
...ce word got out of his unexpected death. Every radio station was unleashing the news of Michael’s sudden death; the station could be changed to all six preset stations in the car and the news would be the same. His death was very controversial. For a while it was unsure if Michael had overdosed on his own account or if his death was not an accident. This was heavily publicized in newspapers, on television, and on the radio. People wanted answers.
...is solo career and the amazing albums he has put out such as "Thriller" and "Off The Wall", and many more. He has set many world wide history records when it came to his music. His career is still going even though he has not. The other members of the Jackson Five are carrying on with his legacy and his music records are still listened and bought tell this day. Michael has left a legacy of hard work and staying true to your creative side, and that is still intact and many artists today still try to imitate his music. Michael has brought a variety into the music world and we name him the King of Pop because he brought allot to the music industry table. Having such a wide background I picked Michael because he best represented the 1950's throughout 1990's. throughout his career alive he has made more money dead. His music will never die and will always be a success.
It's all a far cry from the 'Motown' days when as a child Michael achieved worldwide success as part of the family group, The Jackson 5. One member stood out above the rest, Jackson's innocent 'babyface' and sweet, soulful voice won over the heart of millions and it was inevitable that he would be a huge star in his own right someday. With his record company eager to capitalize on the youngest Jackson's increasing popularity, Michael combined both the group work with solo material which was met with great success as well. After the family split as a group Jackson released his first 'adult' material with the highly successful 'Off the Wall' album. His following album 'Thriller' remains to this day one of the most com...
Michael Jackson, born Michael Joseph Jackson was on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, son of Joseph and Katherine Jackson. Together they had nine children; Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, LaToya, Marlon, Randy, Michael, and Janet. His father was an aspiring guitarist, but had to give up his musical ambitions to provide for his family; however, he encouraged his children to take up music. Although Michael had no formal musical educational training, he gained experienced through the music group he had with his brothers, the Jackson 5. In the 1960s Joseph along with three of Michael’s older brothers, Jermaine, Tito, and Jackie, formed a musical group. When he and his brother, Marlon, joined the group it became the Jackson 5. Before signing to Motown Records, Jackson 5 toured around the Midwest, performing in a string of clubs and opening for the likes of The O’Jays, Etta James, and Gladys Knight. In 1968 the group was signed to one of the major record labels of the time, Motown Records, by its founder Berry Gordy. With their father as the manager of the group, they moved to Los Angeles, California to start recording. They released their first album, “Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5” in December 1969. In 1975 they split with Motown Records, over more creative control over the songs, and signed with Epic Records. Now with creative control over the songs, the group continued to experience tremendous success throughout the 1970s. As time went on a progressed throughout the 1980s and 1990s Michael would face various obstacles and difficulties. Such difficulties include; two child sexual abuse accusations, a long fought custodial battle with his first wife, Lisa Marie Presley, and swirling rumors about the paling skin color over the yea...
In the 1990s Michael got married, had two children, and eventually had a third child from a surrogate mother. He later divorced and the mother did not play any significant role in his children’s lives. Michael always dreamt of being a father and this was finally his chance to have children he could love and care for. On June 25, 2009 Michael died of overdose from propofol and benzodiazepine after suffering a cardiac arrest. In his autobiography Michael was always aware of how unfortunate it was that other celebrities died of recreational drug use and that he would not do the same. (In his biography it states, many biographies written about him state that, many biographers have stated….however it is not really known) Although Michael’s intention was not to use these drugs to get high or to feel good from the drugs, he just wanted to be able to alleviate his struggle with insomnia and get some sleep and rest.
Narrative: Michael Jackson was born and grew up in a strict working family in Gary, Indiana, USA on August 29, 1958. Jackson showed an early interest in music as did most of his family. His mother sang frequently, his father Joseph Jackson played guitar in a small-time R&B band, his older brothers often sang and played with their father’s guitar. Soon the family singing group started, with Michael as the main puppet and four of his older brothers. “After all it seemed to be the simplest way to earn money to feed so many kids said Joseph Jackson”. If you can't feed your kids teach them how to feed themselves. Anyway Michael soon outgrew his brothers with his unique talent not just for singing but for dancing as well. Jackson’s father, who is a controlling supposedly abusive father. "My father beat me. It was difficult to take being beaten and then going onstage.
Michael was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. He lived with his 5 siblings, and his Parents. The Jackson family was poor, but managed to get by in their little house on, coincidentally-named, Jackson St. The Jackson brothers were born into a musical life. Their father, Joseph had previous musical experience with his blues group, The Falcons. Unfortunately their career did not take off, and they eventually broke up. Joseph saw something in his children. He saw what they were capable of, musically, and in the early 1960’s formed a group with Michael’s three older brothers, Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine known as, “The Jackson Brothers”. Michael at a very young age was influenced by artists such as Sammy Davis Jr., Smokey Robinson, and James Brown. At the age of only five years old, his mother would watch him singing and dancing along to old James Brown 45s, and she knew there was something special in him. (Jackson, “Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon). Michael was presented to his brothers and father, and was a quick addition to the Jackson’s musical group, taking over his brother, Jermaine’s position as lead singer. Joinin...
In the outside Michael Jackson look like a person who achieved tremendous success musically and was living his dreams but what his fans didn’t know is that the king of pop was fighting is own demons behind close doors. Michael Jackson physical appearance started to change in 1979 when he release his fifth album untitled OFF THE WALL. Fans can visibly see that the pop star appearance has change particularly his nose look more slimmer, speculations had that the king of pop went under the knife and got a rhinoplasty at only the age of 21. It was later reported that he had the procedure due to an incident that broke his nose during one of his rehearsal. From that point on the king of Pop was never the same , it was the beginning of a tumultuous life time of plastic surgeries on his face. It seems like Michael Jackson was trying to achieve a level of satisfaction in his life that he lack musically even though he was an icon . Clearly something was going missing in his life and he probably tried to fill the void by having multiple surgery one after the another . As time past everybody can see that Michael had completely changed , he was barely recognizable. His skin had completely change . He went from being a typical African American young man to looking more like a caucasian person. His had bleach his skin to the level