Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, known as the "King of Pop," was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and one of the most influential entertainers in music history. Born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana[^1], he began his career as a young child with his family band, The Jackson 5. He quickly emerged as a standout talent, eventually launching a solo career that transformed the music industry.

Family Tree

%% Mermaid JS Diagram with Subgraphs for Husband, Wives, and Children
graph LR
    %% Subgraph for Husband
    subgraph MJ
        H[Michael Jackson]
    end

    %% Subgraph for Wife 1 and her children
    subgraph 1994 - 1996
        W1[Lisa Marie Presley]
            end

    %% Subgraph for Wife 2 and her children
    subgraph 1996 - 2000
        W2[Debbie Rowe]
        W2 --> C3[Paris Jackson]
        W2 --> C4[Prince Jackson]
    end

        %% Subgraph for Wife 3 and her children
    subgraph 2002
        W3[Unknown]
        W3 --> C5[Bigi Jackson]
    end

    %% Connections between groups
    H --> W1
    H --> W2
    H --> W3

    %% Styling Classes
    classDef male fill:#ADD8E6,stroke:#000,stroke-width:1px
    classDef female fill:#FFB6C1,stroke:#000,stroke-width:1px

    %% Apply Classes
    class H male
    class W1,W2,W3 female
    class C3 female
    class C4,C5 male

Quick Fact

Family

Personal Life Milestones

References

• Biography.com: Michael Jackson
• Rolling Stone: The Life and Career of Michael Jackson
• Britannica: Michael Jackson