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MJ

The Genius of Michael Jackson

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From the moment in 1965 when he first stepped on stage with his brothers at a local talent show in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson was destined to become the undisputed King of Pop. In a career spanning four decades, he became a global icon, selling over 400 million albums, earning thirteen Grammy Awards, and spinning dance moves that captivated the world.
Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper delves deeply into Michael Jackson's music and talent. From the artist's early days with the Jackson 5, to his stratospheric success as a solo artist, to "Beat It" and "Thriller," "Bad" and "The Man in the Mirror," to his volatile final years, his attempted comeback, and untimely death, Knopper explores the beguiling and often contradictory forces that fueled Michael Jackson's genius. Drawing on an amazing 400 interviews, this critical biography puts all the elements of his career into perspective and celebrates his triumph in art and music.
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    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 24, 2015
      Music reporter and Rolling Stone contributing editor Knopper (Appetite for Self-Destruction) chronicles the meteoric rise, fall, and untimely death of the King of Pop in this inarguably exhaustive but sometimes unsatisfying biography. With hundreds of personal interviews conducted by the author, this may be the most comprehensive chronology of Jackson’s life currently in print. Unfortunately, Knopper errs heavily on the side of business rather than music—even though the book’s title would seem to indicate the opposite—and the various musicians, lawyers, and executives who shaped Jackson’s career (though some hits, like “Thriller,” receive suitably rigorous write-ups). The exception is his coverage of the history of the Jackson 5, which is recounted in extraordinary detail. Knopper also focuses on Jackson’s personal life, especially the infamous molestation charges. Though his attention wanders a bit too far from Jackson’s artistic genius, Knopper has nevertheless produced a fascinating account of the tortured artist’s tumultuous life that will be an invaluable resource to music historians and fans alike. Agent: David Dunton, Harvey Klinger Inc.

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