MJ迈克尔·约瑟夫·杰克逊.ppt

Michael JacksonMusical genius vs. Megalomaniac entertainer Outline 1. Introduction 2. Childhood A. Early childhood years in Gary/Indiana B. Jackson Five C. Breaking up with Jackson Five and the start of his solo career Outline 3. A legend is born A. Breakthrough (?Thriller“) B. Becoming the ?King of Pop“ 4. Personal life A. Relationships A.1. Jacksons‘ marriages and children B. Charity B.1. USA for Africa B.2.Various donations (Neverland Ranch) Outline 5. Downfall of the ?King of Pop“ A. Rumours (Interview with O. Winfrey/1993) B. child abuse case 6. Conclusion 1. Introduction Michael Joseph Jackson Gary/Indiana (USA) 29.08.1958 one of nine children 2. ChildhoodA. Early years in Gary/Indiana Father: Joseph Jackson worked in a steel mill enthusiastic about music → hobby musician strict rules: forced his children to play music locked them up at home beat them up with his belt Mother: Katherine Jackson in contrast to Joseph: sensitive different point of view concerning religious education → Jehovah‘s Witnesses → door-to-door evangelism Overall he never had a typical childhood 2. ChildhoodB. Jackson Five  1962: ?The Jackson Brothers“ 1964: Michael started playing congas and tambourine 1966: ?The Jackson Five“ 1967: Michael became lead singer only aged eight In the same year the Jackson 5 got their first record contract (Steeltown label) Berry Gordy (head of Motown records) bought them out of their contract → family moved to Los Angeles → were launched into the public spotlight by Diana Ross (became a longtime friend) in 1969 14 albums, including smash hits like ?ABC“ and ?I want you back“ 2. ChildhoodC. Breaking up with Jackson Five and the start of his solo career Jackson Five signed a contract with another label → they were not allowed to use the name ?Jackson Five“ anylonger from now on: ?The Jacksons“ → performed until 1980 Michael and Marlon left the band → success immediately declined (?The Jacksons“ only existed unti