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	'''Michael Jackson''' (] - ) is one of the most		'''Michael Jackson''' (born ], ]) is one of the most
	commercially-successful ] singers of		commercially-successful ] singers of all time, and the self-titled "King of Pop".
	all time, and the self-titled "King of Pop".

	Rising to prominence as a member of ], a		Rising to prominence as a member of ], a funk-influenced pop group of the ], whilst still a child, he then went on to release a progression of solo albums of slickly-produced synthesizer-heavy pop in the
	funk-influenced pop group of the ], whilst still a
	child, he then went on to release a progression of solo
	albums of slickly-produced synthesizer-heavy pop in the
	].		].

	''Thriller'', released in ], became one		''Thriller'', released in ], became one of the best-selling pop albums of all time. In what was perhaps the "Golden Age" of the ], Jackson's were particularly notable, some of them being virtually short
			films with considerable plots, impressive special effects, and featuring Jackson's distinctive dance style - notably including a move called the "]" where he would move backwards while appearing to be walking normally.
	of the best-selling pop albums of all time. In what was
	perhaps the "Golden Age" of the ], Jackson's were
	particularly notable, some of them being virtually short
	films with considerable plots, impressive special effects,
	and featuring Jackson's distinctive dance style - notably
	including a move called the "]" where he would move
	backwards while appearing to be walking normally.

	Subsequent releases included <I>Bad</I>, <I>Dangerous</I>,		Subsequent releases included <I>Bad</I>, <I>Dangerous</I>, and <I>History</I>. In between albums, he wrote and produced a ballad "We Are The World" which became associated with African relief efforts in the 1980s.
	and <I>History</I>. In between albums, he wrote and
	produced a ballad "We Are The World" which became
	associated with African relief efforts in the 1980s.

			Always considered something of an eccentric, as time has gone on he has become something of a recluse, spending most of his time at his ] ranch which he titled "Neverland", after the magical kingdom featured in the children's story <I>]</I>. Always fascinated with children, it was claimed that such interest extended to ], and settled out of court with the parents of one child who alleged Jackson abused him whilst staying on the ranch.
	Always considered something of an eccentric, as time has
	gone on he has become something of a recluse, spending most
	of his time at his ] ranch which he titled
	"Neverland", after the magical kingdom featured in the
	children's story <I>]</I>. Always fascinated
	with children, it was claimed that such interest extended
	to ], and settled out of court with the
	parents of one child who alleged Jackson abused him whilst
	staying on the ranch.

	Over the years he has undergone extensive ], to the point that he is hardly recognizable as		Over the years he has undergone extensive ], to the point that he is hardly recognizable as the same person. Amongst many seeming far-fetched rumors that circulate about him, he is believed by someone people to be the same person as his sister, ]. ] ]s allow punters to bet on this subject, with odds of 500-1 payable on the presentation of evidence that they are the same person
			. This could be a safe bet for the bookmakers, considering that they have been photographed together many times, and Michael is reputedly a foot taller than LaToya.
	the same person.
	Amongst many seeming far-fetched rumors that circulate
	about him, he is believed by someone people to be the same
	person as his sister, ]. ] ]s allow punters to bet on this
	subject, with odds of 500-1 payable on the presentation of
	evidence that they are the same person

	. This could be a safe bet for the bookmakers, considering
	that they have been photographed together many times, and
	Michael is reputedly a foot taller than LaToya.

	Jackson married ], daughter of ] and ] in 1994, in a		Jackson married ], daughter of ] and ] in 1994, in a relationship viewed by many primarily as a publicity stunt for both parties. It broke up 18 months later.
	relationship viewed by many primarily as a publicity stunt
	for both parties. It broke up 18 months later.

	Jackson has a son, Prince Michael, and a daughter, Paris, by his second wife, Debbie		Jackson has a son, Prince Michael, and a daughter, Paris, by his second wife, Debbie Rowe-Jackson. Jackson and Debbie Rowe-Jackson got divorced in 1999.
	Rowe-Jackson. Jackson and Debbie Rowe-Jackson got divorced in 1999.

	Jackson held his first live concert in some years at		Jackson held his first live concert in some years at ], ], in early September 2001.
	], ], in early September
	2001.

	In August 2002 Jackson was reported to having become a father again; allthough it was (at the time of writing) not clear whether the six-month boy was adopted or is the popstar's biological offspring. (Ref.: )		In August 2002 Jackson was reported to having become a father again; allthough it was (at the time of writing) not clear whether the six-month boy was adopted or is the popstar's biological offspring. (Ref.: )

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Michael Jackson (born August 29, 1958) is one of the most commercially-successful pop singers of all time, and the self-titled "King of Pop".

Rising to prominence as a member of The Jackson Five, a funk-influenced pop group of the 1970s, whilst still a child, he then went on to release a progression of solo albums of slickly-produced synthesizer-heavy pop in the 1980s.

Thriller, released in 1982, became one of the best-selling pop albums of all time. In what was perhaps the "Golden Age" of the video clip, Jackson's were particularly notable, some of them being virtually short films with considerable plots, impressive special effects, and featuring Jackson's distinctive dance style - notably including a move called the "moonwalk" where he would move backwards while appearing to be walking normally.

Subsequent releases included Bad, Dangerous, and History. In between albums, he wrote and produced a ballad "We Are The World" which became associated with African relief efforts in the 1980s.

Always considered something of an eccentric, as time has gone on he has become something of a recluse, spending most of his time at his California ranch which he titled "Neverland", after the magical kingdom featured in the children's story Peter Pan. Always fascinated with children, it was claimed that such interest extended to pedophilia, and settled out of court with the parents of one child who alleged Jackson abused him whilst staying on the ranch.

Over the years he has undergone extensive plastic surgery, to the point that he is hardly recognizable as the same person. Amongst many seeming far-fetched rumors that circulate about him, he is believed by someone people to be the same person as his sister, LaToya Jackson. United Kingdom bookmakers allow punters to bet on this subject, with odds of 500-1 payable on the presentation of evidence that they are the same person . This could be a safe bet for the bookmakers, considering that they have been photographed together many times, and Michael is reputedly a foot taller than LaToya.

Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley in 1994, in a relationship viewed by many primarily as a publicity stunt for both parties. It broke up 18 months later.

Jackson has a son, Prince Michael, and a daughter, Paris, by his second wife, Debbie Rowe-Jackson. Jackson and Debbie Rowe-Jackson got divorced in 1999.

Jackson held his first live concert in some years at Madison Square Garden, New York, in early September 2001.

In August 2002 Jackson was reported to having become a father again; allthough it was (at the time of writing) not clear whether the six-month boy was adopted or is the popstar's biological offspring. (Ref.: )

Michael Jackson work as an independent consultant in London, England, and also as a part-time researcher at AT&T Research, Florham Park, NJ, USA. In the 1970s he developed Jackson Structured Programming. See http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/jacksonma/

Michael Jackson (aka Beerhunter) is a well known expert on beer and whiskey. Author of several books on the subjects. See http://www.beerhunter.com/