This report will be about the life of one of the world’s most famous and memorable composers‚ Michael Jackson. His musical career will be looked into from start to finish. Along with mentioning his background/history‚ we will identify his musical influences as a composer. It is important to know what the trend was and what was popular around the time of Michael’s musical journey. These factors may have impacted his composing. Of course taking a deeper look into his musical pieces would give us insight
Premium Michael Jackson The Jackson 5 Jermaine Jackson
This can best be seen through the influences of Michael Jackson and Madonna which were revolutionary‚ yet reminiscent of the 50’s. During the 50’s‚ a Lieberman-owned company‚ Algy Trimmings Co.‚ utilized mylar and brought about a short-lived resurgence in sequins. Michael Jackson revived the sequin once again during his performance of “Billie Jean” in 1983. During this performance‚ Michael Jackson featured both his famous single gloved hand style and the first appearance of
Premium Michael Jackson The Jackson 5 Jazz
Michael was quickly thrust into the spotlight when joining his brothers in creating the group The Jackson 5 (1). Growing up in the small town of Gary‚ Indiana‚ where he went to school until the age of 11 where he was later tutored by a private tutor. With such talents the young Jackson showed with his high leading vocals and new dance moves‚ the group soon became known around the United States.The Jackson 5 had become such a popular interest‚ that from 2971 to 1972 they had their own self titled cartoon
Premium Michael Jackson The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 (also spelled The Jackson Five‚ sometimes stylized The Jackson 5ive)‚ later known as The Jacksons‚ or simply Jacksons‚ are an American popular music family group from Gary‚ Indiana. Founding group members Jackie Jackson‚ Tito Jackson‚ Jermaine Jackson‚ Marlon Jackson and Michael Jackson formed the group after performing in an early incarnation called The Jackson Brothers‚ which originally consisted of a trio of the three older brothers. Active from 1964 to 1990‚ the Jacksons played
Premium The Jackson 5 Michael Jackson Jackson family
Johnny Langford Mr. Fuller ENG-102 American Icon Essay October 20‚ 2003 Michael Jackson: The King of Reinvention If you look in your copy of Webster’s English Dictionary under the I’s‚ you will find the definition for the word "icon." An icon is simply an "image or representation of one who is the object of great attention or devotion; an idol" (Webster’s 90). Skipping a few words down‚ you can find that an idol is "an image used as an object of worship" It takes much to be worshiped
Premium Michael Jackson The Jackson 5
Detroit‚ located near the Great Lakes‚ was the biggest city of heavy industry in the 1950s and 1960s. The Big Three automobile companies such as Ford‚ GM and Chrysler‚ had their manufacturing plants in Detroit at that time. People called this city as Motown‚ a compound word of Motor Town. Berry Gordy Jr. came back to Detroit after the Korean War in 1953 and he run a jazz record store with his friends. He was absorbed in blues and bebop and used to write songs as his hobby. Since he was a versatile
Premium African American Michael Jackson The Jackson 5
blues players in and Motown was born through his genius. This small but dynamic record company has produced and help make many stars that we all know today such as Diana Ross and the Supreme‚ The Temptations‚ Stevie Wonder‚ and more recently the Jackson 5‚ Boyz II Men ‚ and Queen Latifah. It is very surprising that both the genre of Motown and Hitsville remind unharmed by racism for the most since Detroit has been historically known for severe racism and segregation. Hitsville U.S.A. was one of
Premium The Temptations The Jackson 5 Stevie Wonder
singer. The fact is that Sergio Cortes is considered one of the top Michael Jackson Impersonator’s in the world. Soon‚ the entire world will recognize this talented individual and the great tribute that he actually pays to Jackson. Let’s get real with Sergio Cortes‚ MJ impersonator. Remember to follow this talented man on Facebook and follow him on Twitter to keep up to date on his new gigs. Sergio Cortes Embraces Jackson Persona Take a look at Sergio Cortes. He is like most celebrity impersonators
Premium Michael Jackson The Jackson 5 Jermaine Jackson
I. Music is an important part of the lives of many around the universe. Music is used throughout the day‚ every day. Whether performing it‚ teaching it‚ or simply enjoying it‚ music evokes attitudes in people. It transcends expectations and leaps over culture values. It makes you think‚ feel‚ and allows you to understand universal ideas. Music speaks for you when you have no words to say. Although there are lots of different types of my music my favorite is Rhythm and Blues. Rhythm and Blues (also
Premium The Jackson 5 Blues Michael Jackson
Osmonds(1958)‚ The Beatles (1960)‚ The beach Boys(1961)‚ The Jackson 5(1964)‚ The Monkees(1966)‚ and The rolling stones etc. were the examples of famous male idol groups in the western world. For instant‚ The Jackson 5‚ later known The Jacksons which formed by the back brothers was a very famous American pop male idol group with 5 members included Jackie Jackson‚ Tito Jackson‚ Jermaine Jackson‚ Marlon Jackson and Michael Jackson. The Jacksons had sold over 100 million albums worldwide which obtained
Premium Pop music Jazz Rock music