Jackson is the most awarded music artist in history. He popularized complicated dance moves such as the 'moonwalk', to which he gave the name, and the robot. Michael Jackson influenced artists across a variety of musical styles, and through visual presentation. Over a four-decade career, Michael Jackson’s contributions to music, dance and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture. Brown was his greatest inspiration he once said that as a small child, his mother would wake him whenever Brown appeared on television. Michael Jackson was influenced by musicians including James Brown, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Diana Ross, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., Gene Kelly, and David Ruffin. Michael Jackson began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records, and became a solo star with his 1979 album 'Off the Wall'. Jackson made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5. Michael Jackson was the eighth of ten children in the Jackson Family. Dubbed the 'King of Pop', he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer born on Augin Gary, Indiana, U.S and died on Jin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
