Facts about Michael Jackson
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Born in Gary, Indiana in 1958, Michael Jackson began his professional music career as a child performer with his brothers in the Jackson 5.
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Fifty-eight Grammy Awards were won by Michael Jackson throughout his career, making him one of the most decorated artists in Grammy history.
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Jackson 5 member Michael Jackson earned his first Grammy Award nomination in 1970 at age 12 years old, becoming one of the youngest nominees in Grammy history.
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Approximately 3.5 billion people watched Michael Jackson's 1993 Super Bowl XXVII halftime performance, making it one of the most-viewed live musical performances in television history.
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At age 50, Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch estate spanned 2,700 acres in Santa Barbara County and featured 14 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms, a private zoo, and an amusement park.
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Over 39 years, Michael Jackson's music videos accumulated more than 20 billion views across all platforms, establishing him as the most-watched music artist in digital history.
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Michael Jackson's 1987 Bad album spent 34 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and produced five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Vitiligo, a skin pigmentation disorder Michael Jackson developed in the late 1980s, caused him to lose melanin in patches across his body, gradually lightening his complexion over decades.
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The moonwalk, first performed by Michael Jackson on television during the 1983 Motown 25 performance, required him to wear specially designed shoes with a smooth heel slot that allowed his foot to glide backward.
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During the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, Michael Jackson performed 69 concerts across 15 countries, earning approximately $100 million in ticket sales.
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In 1983, Michael Jackson's Thriller album became the best-selling album of all time with over 70 million copies sold worldwide.