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Michael Jackson
Billy Jean
~Billie Jean~
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Michael Jackson's "Billie
Jean" was released on January 2, 1983, as the album's second single.
"Billie Jean" was a worldwide commercial and critical success; it
became one of the best-selling singles of 1983, and topped both the US and UK
charts simultaneously. Considered one of the most revolutionary songs in
history, "Billie Jean" was certified platinum in 1989.
Jackson was born in Indiana in 1958. He rose to fame as part of
the successful pop group The Jackson 5, formed with his brothers in 1967. The
group went on to earn four number one hits in 1970 alone, and the 12-year-old
Jackson became the undeniable breakout star of the group.
In 1972, Jackson enjoyed his first solo hit with the song
“Ben.” Six years later, he made his film debut in “The Wiz,” in which
he renewed his friendship with producer Quincy Jones.
Collaborating with Jones, Jackson went on to become remarkably
successful with his solo efforts “Off The Wall” in 1979 and “Thriller”
in 1982.
From there, Jackson went on to become the undeniable “King of
Pop,” winning eight Grammy awards for “Thriller” alone.
This is when "He Looked
Great!"
During the 1980s, he became an icon with a distinct style of
fashion and performing, as well, wearing one sparkling glove, bejeweled
military clothing and short pants with socks.
Jackson briefly was married to Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of
Elvis. The union drew intense public scrutiny, there was speculation as to
whether the marriage was simply an attempt to improve Jackson’s image, though
he maintained that they lived genuinely as husband and wife; however, the
marriage broke up after less than two years.
FOX News Allison McGevna and the Associated Press
contributed to this report.
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