Michael Jackson Talent

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The King of Pop is a legend that is still remembered by millions because of his beautiful works of art. His musical talent led many artists to follow in his footsteps like Madonna, and many more. Talent is something that dwells within all of us across the world. Although it comes in different shapes, forms, and fashion we are the ones that have to tap in to the potential and let the talent shine. Whether its singing dancing crocheting talent is something that can really inspire other people. Michael Jackson a singer, song writer, has proven to the world that talent can come out of the ordinary family and rise to greatness. Michael Jackson has proved that the American Dream is possible through talent with had work and dedication through his …show more content…

He came from a very large family which consisted of three sisters and six brothers. Tito who was his older brother started playing the fathers guitar at a young age. It was that moment which started everything for Michael. Michael Jackson’s career started in 1964 when he was six years old. Joseph Jackson who was Michaels father noticed a string broken and demanded that Tito show him what talents he had with the guitar. It was from that day forward that he begin making Michael and his brothers practice daily with singing, dancing, and instruments. when Joseph Jackson learned that Michael Jackson had a special talent when came to signing and dancing he began to enforce practice daily. Success sometimes don’t come cheap and in Michael’s case a lot of sacrifices were made. He dedicated many days and nights to practice which allowed him to miss out on being the average child. He couldn’t play with the other kids or participate in sports like ordinary kids would do. Michael started out in a group with his brothers called the Jackson five. They would practices in their, home together every day. Joseph Jackson was said to be a very strict father to Michael and his siblings. After practicing many days and nights, Michael and his brothers begin to sing on the road at different clubs and talent shows. They also …show more content…

It was as if Michael was his golden child and he wanted to push him as far as he could with music. The practice helped Michael become who he is today the King of Pop, but the verbal and physical abuse scared him for life. Michael was a perfect performer in them eyes of many but his childhood abuse scared him for life. Joseph Jackson would always criticize Michael about his complexion and his nose. This caused Michael to become very insecure with his appearance in many ways. He had different surgeries to try and correct his appearance and the verbal abuse had, a lot to do with

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