Jacko: The King of Pop's Legacy Lives On

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Jacko: The King of Pop's Legacy Lives On

6:29pm UK, Friday June 26, 2009
Pop legend Michael Jackson has tragically gone but his musical legacy lives on.

Michael Jackson performs during the History World Tour in 1996
Ten solo albums, 68 singles, 13 Grammy Awards and 750 million records are some of the record figures that have changed the history of music and made Jackson one of the most successful entertainers of all times.
Here is a list of his ten studio albums:

1972 - Got To Be There
From a young age Michael Jackson showed unique musical talent. He joined the Jackson Brothers (later named The Jackson 5) when he was five and soon became the songwriter of the group. Got To Be There was his first solo debut. Released with Motown Records, it peaked at number 37 in the UK chart.
1972 - Ben
It was released later in 1972 and confirmed him as a solo superstar. The title track Ben was a million-seller hit single and the singer's first US number one hit.
1973 - Music And Me
Music And Me did not peak in the UK charts. The album was released during a difficult transition for the young singer because his vocals were changing.
1975 - Forever, Michael
Jackson's fourth album also failed to make a real impression in the UK. It was Jackson's last album before he and his brothers left Motown for CBS Records.

1979 - Off The Wall
Off The Wall changed everything for the pop star and marked the his move towards disco-pop. The album sold 20 million copies worldwide and became the first album to generate four US top 10 hits, including Don't Stop 'Till Get Enough' and Rock With You. Off The Wall was released by Epic Records and jointly produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones.

1982 - Thriller
Thriller established Michael Jackson as the King of Pop. Including classics such as Beat It and Billie Jean, Thriller has sold 109 million records and remains the best selling album of all times. It went to number one in the UK charts and every Jackson studio album that followed did the same. The Jacksons Victory Tour, in 1984, showcased many of Jackson's new hits to more than two million people.

1987 - Bad
Bad marked Jackson's change from the charming pop star to the 'Bad' image of black leathers. Although it had lower sales than Thriller it has sold 30 million records worldwide. Five of its singles, including Man In The Mirror, I Just Can't Stop Loving You and The Way You Make Me Feel reached number one in the US. The Bad World Tour broke a Guinness World Record after drawing 504,000 people to the seven sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium.
1991 - Dangerous
His eighth album, Dangerous, sold 32 million records, becoming his second best selling album after Thriller. Hits included Remember The Time, Heal The World and the instant success Black or White, which remained number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks. The 1992 Dangerous World Tour drew 3.5 million people in 67 concerts worldwide. All profits went to were donated to various charities including the singer's Heal The World Foundation.
1995 - History: Past, Present And Future

With 20 million copies sold, History has been cited as the best selling multiple-disc album in the world. In many of the songs Jackson lashed out at the tabloids for the way they wrote stories about him. Top hits include They Don't Care About Us, Earth Song and Michael and Janet's duet Scream. The History World Tour was the pop star's most successful shocasing for more than 4.5 million fans throughout 35 countries.
2001 - Invincible
It was Jackson's tenth and last studio album. It sold ten million copies worldwide. Includes the debut single You Rock My World, which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002. Although it made it to UK number one, it got a lukewarm reception from critics - mostly for being too long.

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