Mark Henderson answered
Michael Jackson's music spanned a number of genres, but the vast majority of his work is pop music, hence his title as the "King of Pop".
Michael Jackson is the most successful entertainer of all time, and was a global figure in pop culture for 40 years. He began his career in 1964, forming a band with his brothers called The Jackson 5, and beginning his solo career in 1971.
He is known for his distinct vocal style, complicated dance techniques and his pioneering use of music videos.
Michael Jackson is the most successful entertainer of all time, and was a global figure in pop culture for 40 years. He began his career in 1964, forming a band with his brothers called The Jackson 5, and beginning his solo career in 1971.
He is known for his distinct vocal style, complicated dance techniques and his pioneering use of music videos.
Michael Jackson died in 2009 (of propofol intoxication) at the age of 50 in his Los Angeles mansion. His doctor had found him not breathing but with a pulse, and started CPR immediately. Paramedics were called, but Jackson was pronounced dead at the local hospital shortly after.
Since then his doctor has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to four years in prison. The coroner ruled that the doctor had accidentally given Jackson an overdose of propofol and anti-anxiety pills.
Genres of Michael Jackson's music
- Pop
- Rhythm and Blues
- Soul
- Motown
- techno
- new jack swing
- funk
- rock
In particular, one of Michael Jackson's most successful albums, "Thriller" explores numerous different genres. The album contains aggressive dance songs and rock tracks such as "Beat it". Another hit from the album "Billie Jean" has notable funk influences. In contrast the ballads on albums such as "Human Nature" were softer and more soulful.
Since then his doctor has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to four years in prison. The coroner ruled that the doctor had accidentally given Jackson an overdose of propofol and anti-anxiety pills.
Genres of Michael Jackson's music
- Pop
- Rhythm and Blues
- Soul
- Motown
- techno
- new jack swing
- funk
- rock
In particular, one of Michael Jackson's most successful albums, "Thriller" explores numerous different genres. The album contains aggressive dance songs and rock tracks such as "Beat it". Another hit from the album "Billie Jean" has notable funk influences. In contrast the ballads on albums such as "Human Nature" were softer and more soulful.
