Michael+Jackson

**​MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON **
** THE KING OF POP! **

**Michael Jackson's Background** Michael Jackson was born on August 29th, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, United States. He was known as the "king of pop" because he wrote music that was popular among all ages. His music was all time favourite. He was the seventh child of the nine children, Michael Jackson had three sisters: Rebbie, Le Toya and Janet, and he had five brothers: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Randy. In his early life he and his brothers formed a band called the Jackson 5 but in the end only he became famous.

I think Michael Jackson is considered a groundbreaker because when The Jackson 5 broke up and Michael Jackson started as a solo performer, at that time he shocked the world by his first album and the songs that were made. He also shocked the world when he performed a song called "Billie Jean" in Motown 25. A lot of people were shocked by his dance moves and especially the moon walk, that was the time people really started to follow him and copying his dance moves, he became everyone's idol. Michael Jackson's music influence in R&B, Motown's music, pop and soul. He changed music videos into an art form with story lines, dances and special effects. But unfortunetly he died just this summer on June 25, 2009 (aged 50) in Los Angeles, California, United States, just about 2 weeks before his "This Is It" concert in London.
 * Why is Michael Jackson Considered A Groundbreaker? **

"Billie Jean" "Smooth Criminal" His shoes and stage were special and that allowed him to lean apporoximately 45 degree in the dance.

**Who Inspired Michael Jackson?** Michael Jackson was inspired by his idle James Brown

**Michael Jackson's Achievements** ​**//Michael Jackson's top 10 songs//** 1. Thriller 2. Billie Jean 3. Beat It 4. Wanna Be Startin' Something' 5. The Way You Make Me Feel 6. Smooth Criminal 7. Man In The Mirror 8. Bad 9. Rock With You 10. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

1. Thriller 2. Bad 3. Off the Wall 4. Dangerous 5. The Jackson 5: Third Album 6. HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I 7. The Jackson 5: ABC 8. Invincible 9. The Jackson 5: Maybe Tomorrow 10. Blood On the Dance Floor
 * //Michael Jackson's top 10 albums//**

**Quotes Said By or About Michael Jackson** “In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.” “Why can't you share your bed? The most loving thing to do is to share your bed with someone. It's very charming. It's very sweet. It's what the whole world should do.” "People think they know me, but they don`t. Not really. Actually, I am one of the loneliest people on this earth. I cry sometimes, because it hurts. It does. To be honest, I guess you could say that it hurts to be me." "You ain`t seen nothing yet, and the best is yet to come." “I am bewildered at the length to which people will go to portray me so negatively,” “Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!**” - Diddy** “People can say what they want but you were 100% original. WE will always love, miss & remember your GREATNESS.” - **Ice T** “All of Hollywood has plastic surgery. I don't know why they point me out. The press exaggerated it. It's just my nose, you know. They want it to be everything. Just the nose isn't enough.” "I'm a black American, I am proud of my race. I am proud of who I am. I have a lot of pride and dignity." "I have a skin disorder that destroys the pigmentation of my skin, it's something that I cannot help, OK? But when people make up stories that I don't want to be what I am it hurts me." "No, I've never taken hormones to maintain my high voice! No, I've never had my cheekbones altered in any way! No, I've never had cosmetic surgery on my eyes!" I have contributed to:
 * Contributions**
 * Van Gogh
 * Michael Jordan

Reflections ** I think a success is setting a target and reaching it, it doesn't matter if the target is big or small but aslong as you reached it, then you've succeeded.  I think the personal qualities that are needed for success are ability to let go, focus, coach-ability, commitment and action.
 * //What is success?//**
 * //What personal qualities are needed for success?//** ​

The fact that you have achieved what you want; doing well and becoming famous, rich, etc.: Hard work is the key to success.
 * //A dictionary definition of success//**

Reaching any goal that you set.
 * //My own definition of success//**

//**Why do people fall short of achieving their potential?**// I think people fall short of achieving their potential because they might just be lazy and can't be bothered to reach a goal or even setting a goal, and that will make them less likely to success.

I think God wants us to achieve our full potential because then we have more chance to success, and you never know much potential you have unless you try your hardest.
 * //Why does God want us to achieve our full potential?//**

I leant that success is made by working hard and going up step by steps, never give up. I enjoyed learning and discussing about what other people want to be when they grow up and also discussing about what things we are good at and what things we are bad at.
 * //What did you enjoy/learn/discover during Ms Rogge's Workshop in Wednesday, 28th October?//**

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