Birth name

Michael Joseph Jackson

Also known as

Michael Joe Jackson, MJ, King of Pop

Born

August 29, 1958
Gary, Indiana, U.S.

Died

June 25, 2009 (aged 50)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Genres

R&B, pop, rock, soul, dance,funk, disco, new jack swing

Occupations

Singer-songwriter, musician, composer, dancer, choreographer, record producer, actor, businessman, philanthropist

Instruments

Vocals

Years active

1964–2009

Labels

Motown, Epic, Legacy

Associated acts

The Jackson 5

Website

www.michaeljackson.com