Being part Native American, Michael was 1/4 Choctaw and 1/4 Cherokee.
Named one of the 100 most important African America people of the 20th century in the 1999 issue of "EBONY" magazine.
His Birthstone was Peridot
His astrological sign was Virgo
Everyone loved Michael due to his king and generous heart
Set up a college fun for his nieces and nephew.
in 1994, with the intention of signing u-and-coming R&B recording artists, MJJ Records was established.
Like Barry Manilow and Sam Cooke, Michael wrote the songs that made the whole world sing.
Composed music for the Sega video game,Sonic The Hedgehog 3, but refused to be acknowledged for his contribution.
He was a fan of French-born composer, DeBussy.
Michael has won 6 Brit Awards.
As stated by his daughter, Paris, Michael was the best father you could ever imagine.
Received an honorary doctorate from Fisk University back in 1988.
For a UK album, "Dangerous" spawned seven Top 10 hits.
Michael, alongside his siblings, had a successful variety show, which ran on CBS fro, June 1976-January 1977.
Michael was fan of British entertainers Benny Hill and Charlie Chaplin.
At his finest, Michael was the "King Of Pop" in all his genius and glory.
Michael's way of life heightened the aura and mystery that surrounded him.
Dominated "MTV" with his incredible short films.
Launched the career of Austrailian-born choreographer, Wade Robson.
Used used real-life gang members in the dance in his 1983 video, "Beat It".
His sold-out concert tours on every continent of the had made him a worldwide celebrity.
Made an unprecedented $20,000,000, due to his "Dangerous" concert tour, in Bucharest, Romania, which was filmed for HBO, October 10, 1992.
Michael's stage costume, which he wore on the tour, was inspired by the sport, Fencing.
Brownstone and 3T, being the first two vocal groups on the MJJ roster, would experience a modicum of success.
Collaborated with legendary guitarist, Carlos Santana, on his final 2001 full-length studio album, "Invincible".
Raised money for the Red Cross, UNESCO, and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.
To improve the lives of children throughout the world, the Heal The World Foundation was established back in 1992.
Michael was the target of two failed extortion attempts by the Chandlers and the Arvizos.
As stated by biographer, Lois R. Nicholson, during his days as lead vocalist of the Jackson 5, Michael patterned his vocal stylings after soul singer, Sam Cooke.
Celebrated 30 years as a solo artist with two concerts, which were held at Madison Square Garden, in New York City in 2001.
Michael was nearly 6'0".
Had two step-children, Riley and Benjamin from his first marriage to Lisa Marie Presley.
Had two children, Prince and Paris, from his second marriage to Debbie Rowe.
Attended good friend and legendary film actor, Marlon Brandos, memorial service back in 2004.
He was nearly disfellowshipped from the Jehovah's Witness faith over the 1983 video "Thriller".
The upkeep of Neverland was $5,000,000 a year; in addition, to staff of 70 employees on the payroll.
Released on October 24, 2003, "The Number Ones", ushered in a new era for his unattachable accomplishments as stated by biographer, Jel D. Jones.
Michael was the 2009 recipient of the Soul Train "Entertainer Of The Year Award.
In 2007, just two years after his acquittal, "Michael Jackson: Conspiracy" was published.
Also cited Nat "King" Cole, Ray Charles and Johnny Mathis as some of his early influences.
Daughter, Paris, gave a heartwrenching eulogy on his behalf at his memorial service back in 2009.
With over 47,000,000 sold around the world, as of September 2004, "Thriller remains the biggest album of all time.
