Michael Joseph Jackson : (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American musician, dancer, and entertainer. Referred to as the *King of Pop*, he is the most commercially successful and one of the most influential entertainers of all time. His unique contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a prominent figure in popular culture for over four decades.

One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements feature multiple Guinness World Records including the "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time" 15 Grammy Awards including the "Living Legend Award" and the "Lifetime Achievement Award", 26 American Music Awards 24 only as a solo artist, including one for "Artist of the Century"more than any artist, 17 number one singles in the US (including the four as a member of the Jackson 5), and estimated sales between 350 million and 750 million records worldwide making him one of the best selling artists in history.He was also a notable philanthropist and humanitarian who donated and raised over 300 million dollars through support of 39 charities and his own Heal The World foundation.

His death triggered an outpouring of grief from around the world with his globally live broadcast memorial service attracting an audience of up to one billion people.

Discography:

* Got To Be There (1972)
* Ben (1972)
* Music & Me (1973)
* Forever, Michael (1975)
* Off The Wall (1979)
* Thriller (1982)
* Bad (1987)
* Dangerous (1991)
* HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995)
* Invincible (2001)

Awards and nominations:

Have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Jackson's other achievements include 13 Guinness World Records including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time" 14 Grammy Awards, 26 American Music Awards, 12 World Music Awards and the sale of over 750 million units worldwide. Winning numerous awards for his humanitarian endeavors, the singer has been honoured by two Presidents of the United States. He has also been named as the artist of "The Decade", "Generation", "Century", and "Millenium" and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002. He is the most awarded artist of all time and have more Guinness World Records than any other artist.

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The Beatles  Were An English Rock  Band, Formed In Liverpool In 1960 And One Of The Most Commercially Successful And Critically Acclaimed Acts In The "History Of Popular Music". The Nature Of Their Enormous Popularity, Which First Emerged As The "Beatlemania" Fad, Transformed As Their Songwriting Grew In Sophistication. The Group Came To Be Perceived As The Embodiment Of Progressive Ideals, Seeing Their Influence Extend Into The Social And Cultural Revolutions Of The 1960s.

Current Members:

*John Lennon – Rhythm Guitar & Vocals.
*Paul Mccartney – Bass Guitar & Vocal.
*George Harrison – Lead Guitar & Vocals.
*Ringo Starr – Drums & Vocal.

Influences:

The Band's Earliest Influences Include Elvis Presley, Little Richard And Chuck Berry, Whose Songs They Covered More Often Than Any Other Artist's In Performances Throughout Their Career. Other Early Influences Include Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison And The Everly Brothers. The Beatles Continued To Absorb Influences Long After Their Initial Success, Often Finding New Musical And Lyrical Avenues By Listening To Their Contemporaries, Including Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, The Byrds And The Beach Boys, Whose 1966 Album Pet Sounds Amazed And Inspired Mccartney. Martin Stated, “Without Pet” Sounds, Sgt. Pepper Wouldn't Have Happened.

Discography:

* Please Please Me (1963)
* With The Beatles (1963)
* A Hard Day's Night (1964)
* Beatles For Sale (1964)
* Help! (1965)
* Rubber Soul (1965)
* Revolver (1966)
* Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
* The Beatles (aka White Album) (1968)
* Yellow Submarine (1969)
* Abbey Road (1969)
* Let It Be (1970)

Awards And Recognition:

In 1965, Queen Elizabeth II Appointed The Four Beatles Members Of The Order Of The British Empire (MBE). The Beatles Film Let It Be (1970) Won The 1971 Academy Award For Best Original Song Score. The Beatles Have Received 7 Grammy Awards And 15 Ivor Novello Awards. They Have Been Awarded 6 Diamond Albums, As Well As 24 Multi-Platinum Albums, 39 Platinum Albums And 45 Gold Albums In The United States, While In The UK They Have 4 Multi-Platinum Albums, 4 Platinum Albums, 8 Gold Albums And 1 Silver Album. The Group Were Inducted Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame In 1988. In 2008, Billboard Magazine Released A List Of The All-Time Top-Selling Hot 100 Artists To Celebrate The US Singles Chart's Fiftieth Anniversary—The Beatles Ranked Number One. In 2009, The Recording Industry Association Of America Certified That The Beatles Have Sold More Albums In The US Than Any Other Artist. The Beatles Have Had More Number One Albums, 15, On The UK Charts And Held Down The Top Spot Longer, 174 Weeks, Than Any Other Musical Act. The Beatles Were Collectively Included In Time Magazine's Compilation Of The 20th Century's 100 Most Influential People.

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