In 1984 Michael Joseph Jackson became the only artist to be awarded eight Grammy’s in a single year. Michael Jackson kicked off his music career with the Jackson 5. The Jacksons signed their first record deal with Motown Records which at the time was already fairly popular. Michael Jackson changed the not just the music industry but the whole entertainment industry with his own style of expressing his feelings and ideals to people all over the world.
The Jackson 5 took Motown to new heights when they signed a record deal together. Although the members of the group were fairly young they had a major impact on Motown records. “Over the next decade, the sheer number of chart-topping artists, musicians, and groups produced by Motown defied comprehension: Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the
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Supremes, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye.” (Cruz 4). The Jackson 5 was one of the greats that are credited with Motown’s huge success at the time. The Jacksons shined an enormous light on Motown records, making the already prestigious company even greater. From September 1969 to December 1969 The Jackson 5 made various TV and Magazine appearances such as Soul Magazine and Soul Train. These appearances made viewers and readers curious about where the group came from. This all leads back to Motown records and they gained even more popularity. As young Michael Jackson got older he began to stand out even more and eventually he went solo. When people talk about Michael Jackson his dancing will always be brought up because of how it moved people from all over.
Jacksons dancing seemed a little bit strange at first but over time it grew with popularity and became its own style. It seemed different because Michael Jackson’s philosophy behind dancing was different than most dancers of that time. “When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way.”- Michael Jackson. Jackson didn’t make his own choreography super tight and structured. He mostly just went along with the flow and let his body take control. Michaels Jackson’s most famous move is the Moonwalk. This made his popularity skyrocket as all of his fans tried to learn this spectacular move that he had created. “It captured the attention of the entire world, and the next day kids all over America were trying out the move on the playground.”(Greene 1). People all over the world remember the breath taking moment when Michael Jackson Moonwalked across the stage during his performance of Billie Jean made the world go
insane. Jacksons incredible dance moves and fashion wouldn’t have been such a big deal if it weren’t for his stunning music videos. Michael also created his own style of music videos. Instead of it being a video he made them into mini movies. Michael’s mini movies and videos led to him making record breaking sales that have yet to be topped today. His mini movies raised the eyebrows of filmmakers from different countries. As soon as the Americans got involved, things became monetized, turning music videos into a proper industry, which operated alongside MTV. The big turning point was Thriller." – Brian Grant. After the release of Thriller Jackson wasn’t the only one to receive major benefits and popularity. Jacksons Thriller not only boosted his career, it helped MTV become the great TV station it is today. Thriller also helped with the selling of VHS tapes because fans wanted to be able to watch the music video anytime they wanted. Jackson also caught the eye of young talent that had yet to be discovered. Michael Jackson’s style in his music videos and fashion inspired some of the great artists we know today. “Gaga takes influence from numerous musicians from dance-pop singers like Madonna and Michael Jackson”- Kevin Mazur. Lady Gaga who is a major artist today was inspired by Michael Jackson especially in music videos she took Jacksons style of videos and fashion and made them more extreme. This proves that Jackson’s legacy lives on through other major artists. Michael Jackson changed not just the music industry but the whole entertainment industry with his own style of expressing his own thoughts and feelings through all aspects of music. Alongside the Jackson 5 Michael Jackson helped Motown Records reach new heights. Jackson moved the world with his amazing dancing. Michael Jackson’s music videos started a legacy that lives on to this day. Is the title “King of Pop” good enough for a man like Michael Jackson?
The night of May 16, 1983, almost 50 million people watched one of the most spectacular performance on television (Scott 1). Jackson won 40 Billboard music awards (Scott 1). His lyrics are powerful he also talks about social causes, human race, and relationships. He inspired millions of people with the music he wrote. Since I was a little girl I listened to his music couple of my favorite songs are “Bad”, “Dirty Diana”, Make that Change”, “You are not alone”, “Billie Jean” “Smooth Criminal”. These songs where inspiring to me growing up to this day I listen to him. My siblings and me loved his movie called “The Moonwalker,” It’s about his music career when he was five years old till he went solo as an artist at the age of thirteen. I would watch his movie repeatedly. My sisters and me would try to follow his dance moves but we were always unsuccessful it was a great memory growing up. I loved the part when he turns himself into a bunny as a little girl I thought that was awesome. I would think I had magic And, I remember telling my mom “I wanted to be like Michael Jackson because he has powers” my mother would just laugh. One of his quotes from his lyrics that is powerful to me is “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, then make that change,” this
The Jackson 5 would managed by their father Joseph, who began to book their performances. The group began performing at many clubs and bars eventually gaining attention from recording labels. In 1968, The Jackson 5 signed with Motown records. As the group progressed, Michael caught the eyes of most viewers with his amazingly smooth and soft melodic voice. His ability to capture so much emotion while he sang is what made him seem mature for his age, and interesting to watch. The Jackson 5 quickly climbed the charts producing number one hit singles, including "ABC", “I Want You Back“, "Never Can Say Goodbye", "I 'll Be There", "Got To Be There" and “The Love You Saved". Although the group dominated the charts, Michael became a victim to child abuse at the hands of his father. This would cause Michael to remain scarred for the remainder of his adult
The group ranged from ages nine to fourteen. They group was brought to Berry Gordy’s attention by Bobby Taylor of the Vancouver. Berry Gordy fell in love with Michael. He sang his songs with so much feeling and inspiration and pain. It was like he had gone through everything he was singing about. Right off top, they exploded onto the pop and R&B charts in the 1969 with “I Want You Back”. Diana Ross played a big part in the Jackson 5’s debut. She allowed them to be an opening act for herself and the Supremes concert in Los Angeles, California in 1969. A few day later the group was on their way to stardom. Four chart-topping releases followed over the next eleven month with songs “ABC”, “The Love You Save”, and “I'll Be There”. That made Jackson 5 only group to have its first four records reach number 1 on the charts. This group captured the hearts of young people and a lot of other people ranging from different ages with their talent and charm. It was the youngest Michael in the group that was the lead singer and who stood out the most to the people. Years later, Berry Gordy recalled the group as a determination to succeed in his autobiography. He wrote their hard work was unconditional, and they were willing to sweat to
“The Godfather of Soul”, better known as James Brown grew to be one of the most influential artists in Michael Jackson’s life. As a child Michael Jackson was intrigued by Brown’s flamboyant performances on stage and would soon begin to implement them into his own stage acts. By the age of five Michael Jackson was already sealed into a world of show business by his father, Joseph Jackson. Deprived of a childhood at a very young age, Michael and his siblings began a family-musical group called “The Jackson 5.” They began playing the soul hits they listened to on the radio all across the country. The band toured the Midwest extensively from 1966 to 1968, frequently performing at clubs and bars. In 1966, they won a major local talent show with renditions of Motown hits and a cover of “I Feel Good (I Got You)” by James Brown. It wasn’t until July 23, 1968 where they received major recognition by Motown owner, Berry Gordy. Gordy was reluctant to sign the “Jackson 5” but after their audition performance of the song “I Got the Feelin”, by James Brown, he changed his mind. In March 1969, “The Jackson 5”, were officially signed into Motown records. This marked a historical point in Michael Jackson’s life where his musical influences from James Brown would be noticed. Song’s from Michael Jackson that s...
Motown broke down racial prejudice by becoming the most successful independent record company in history and the most successful African-American owned business in America. In 1968, the company has 5 records out of the top 10 on Billboard’s hot 100 chart. In the late 80s and 90s all of Motown’s major artist were inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame. Upon his own induction in 1988, Motown’s founder was given the follow tribute: “ Gordy endeavored to reach across the racial divide with music that could touch all people, regardless of the color of their skin. Under this tutelage, Motown became a model of black capitalism, pride and self expression and a repository for some of the greatest talent ever assembled at one company...Motown’s stable of singers, songwriters, and musicians took the concept of simple, catchy pop songs to a intensity...After Motown, black popular music would never again be dismissed as a minority taste...Aesthetically no less than commercially, Motown’s achievements will likely remain unrivaled and
Motown is credited with the success of influential artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, etc.
Elvis Presley, born January 8, 1935 was one very talented boy. As in his young years Presley did not know of what talents he had been blessed with but yet he was soon to know what he had been born to do. As you all know Elvis Presley became an amazing singer that changed the music culture as a whole forever.
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tendencies were known to the people around the Jackson 5 often. He also made them
How much does the world really know about Tupac Shakur? Tupac Shakur was a renowned hip hop artist whose rap music brought up many controversial topics. Tupac’s lifestyle played a large role in his contribution to music. Without his continual perseverance through his struggles in his early life, he wouldn’t have accomplished what he has done so later on in his career. His impact on the music industry has also greatly influenced the way society depicts the African American community. Shakur’s music has given white, middle-class Americans an insight on what it’s like to live in an inner city. (Josh Nisker). Tupac’s short life was a stem in the way rap is portrayed and interpreted in modern day hip hop.
Motown took the world over by surprise. The vivid and new sounds from Motown artists made screaming dedicated fans all over the world. With the addicted fans, Motown artists raised the bad and opened the eyes of those who thought African Americans would never amount to anything. Although there still happened to be racism, and prejudice, African Americans managed to become recognized and well known for their abilities. Not only were the Motown artists extraordinary talented, but they also were unbelievably strong and persistent for going against all those people out there who discriminated on them. They took the criticisms continued and went on with what they loved to do. One of the most famous groups during the Motown era was the Temptations. With their numerous hits, success, and even some failures, The Temptations strove there way into their fans hearts and earned their names in Motown History.
George, N. (2014) said, Although Michael Jackson's Thriller was released in November 1982, the artist and the album's immense cultural impact solidified in early 1984. It took 2 years for the album to become popular. According to George, N. (2014) “Thriller spent 17 of its 37 weeks a top the Billboard 200 during an uninterrupted streak that ran from Dec. 24,1983 through April 14,1984, second only to the West Side Story soundtrack.” Then George, N. (2014) says The pop star, then 25, would take home eight Grammys for the album in February and break a Hot 100 record for the most top 10 singles from the same album -- seven -- when the title track, buoyed by its groundbreaking John Landis-directed video, peaked at No. 4 on March 3rd. This album made history.
Michael embodied the talents necessary to take over the charts at his own demand. With a year of amateur performances under their belt The Jackson 5 returned to the Apollo for a paid performance where they were asked to audition for Motown Records; in 1968, the group signed to Motown where they later broke records with their debut singles (Heck, 2009). Though their first single, "Big Boy," never made an appearance on the charts, NPR says that with their new contract with Motown, Michael experienced a first-time share of breaking the record for having the first four singles of any pop group to top the charts. In 1970, the group made their first television appearance on American Bandstand helping them gain a national tour where they would be alongside Diana Ross. Michael, being the lead singer for more than two years, began his preparation for a solo career with Motown in 1971, at age thirteen; "Got to Be There" was Michael's first solo single, igniting his chart-topping streak within his solo career.
He pushed his sons including Michael into forming a group called the Jackson five. Their group quickly arose from playing local talent shows to landing a contract with the renowned Motown label at the end of 1968. During the early '70s the group became well-known, with "baby", Michael as the lead singer of the group. This talent dragged on for decades and gradually getting better and better, Michael taking the lead and as the main source of income for the family for proving and presenting his talent to many music labels and organizations throughout the years.
First, he became the first artist to have obtained a total of eight Grammys at one night during the twenty-sixth Annual Grammy Awards, (Grammys). The thing that is remarkable about this is it very hard just receive one Grammy, but to receive eight you need to be someone very special. Not only did he receive eight Grammys on one night he was also, one out of fifteen individuals to have received the, "prestigious Grammy Legend Award.", (Grammys). Since there was only a total of fifteen awards overall that means only fifteen of the most special or best singers can have received that award, and basically that can be used to conclude that Jackson was one of the most