Michael Jackson His Life in The Headlines Read about the rise to fame, the earth shattering performances, his triumphs, & at times controversy. Relive the impact he has had on a whole generation across the world. His Life Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29th 1958 – June 25th 2009) was an American recording artist, & unrivalled entertainer. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he made his debut on the professional music scene in 1968 as a member of the Jackson 5. He began his solo career in 1971 & Jackson's 1982 album “ Thriller” remains the world's best selling album of all time & four of his other solo studio albums are among the world's best selling records – “ Off the Wall” (1979), Bad (1987), “ Dangerous” (1991) & “HIStory” (1995). One of the few artists to have been inducted into the “ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame” twice, his other achievements include multiple “ Guinness World Records” — including one for ' Most Successful Entertainer of All Time' — 13 “ Grammy Awards”, 13 “number one singles” in his solo career, & the sale of 750 million records worldwide. This collection of top news reports, reproduced from the original newspapers, records all these moments, written as they happened. A unique insight & wonderful commemorative gift. About the Book The book can be personalised via a certificate label on the opening pages, containing the recipient's name & greetings. Each book is tabloid size 38 x 30cm & bound in a beautiful burgundy leatherette binder gold embossed with the book title, & as an option the recipient's name.