Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009)
Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
Several members of Michael Jackson's family unveiled plans for a tribute concert to the late King of Pop. The tribute show, supported by Jackson family matriarch Katherine Jackson, will be held on October 8 in Cardiff, Wales at the Millennium Stadium, which holds about 75,000 people.
Pop star Michael Jackson sings the "Earth Song" during the World Music Awards ceremony at the Sporting Club in Monte Carlo in this May 8, 1996.REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/FilesPop star Michael Jackson performs during his second concert in Israel in this September 21, 1993 file photo. Michael Jackson, 50, died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009 after rehearsing for a series of 50 concerts in London. Picture taken September 21, 1993.REUTERS/Havakuk LevisonMichael Jackson performs during a Victory Tour concert in Toronto, in this October 5, 1984.REUTERS/Gary Hershorn/FilesAmerican pop megastar Michael Jackson salutes to the U.S. and the Czech national flags during his concert in Prague, September 7, 1996. Jackson launched in Prague his new world tour HIStory in front of an estimated 120,000 spectators.REUTERS/Petr David JosekPop star Michael Jackson (C) dances with a troupe at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York in this September 7, 1995 file photo. Michael Jackson, 50, died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009 after rehearsing for a series of 50 concerts in London. Picture taken September 7, 1995.REUTERS/Mark Cardwell/FilesUS pop star Michael Jackson performs live on stage in this combo picture during his concert in the Arena stadium in Amsterdam, June 8. Jackson is in The Netherlands for two concert which are part of his World History Tour.REUTERS/Jasper JuinenAmerican pop star Michael Jackson performs at the St. Jakob Stadium in Basle July 25. Some 55,000 people attended the concert, which was part of Jackson's "HiStory World Tour".REUTERS/STR New
