11/20/2006
BREFING FOR MICHAEL JACKSON
His 1982 album Thriller currently holds the title of being the best selling album in history, with 60 million copies sold worldwide. In addition to his albums, Jackson has also recorded thirteen number-one hits, including \ Don\'t Stop \'Til You Get Enough\ , \ Rock With You\ , \ Billie Jean\ , and \ Beat It\ . His distinctive dance moves, music videos,and pop appeal have inspired and influenced many of today\'s singers, such as Janet Jackson, Usher, Beyonc?
and Justin Timberlake. Despite his career success, he has been dogged by media attention over allegations of child sexual abuse, which resulted in a trial and acquittal in 2005. Early childhoodMichael was born the seventh of nine children in Gary, Indiana, to Joseph and Katherine Jackson.
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