Michael Jackson at the White House in 1984
Image source: National Archives and Records
Administration, ARC Identifier: 19854
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, began his career as the youngest member of the Jackson 5. He went on to have one of the most successful solo music careers of all time. During his reign as the King of Pop, he artfully blended music, video and dance into a signature form of entertainment. It is estimated that he has sold over 750 million records worldwide.
Michael won dozens of awards for his work in music, and became the most awarded recording artist in the history of music. Michael was even inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame TWICE for his contributions to pop music and entertainment!
Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009. Here are some drawings of the King of Pop in honor of the first anniversary of his death.