Michael Jackson!

1. Michael Jackson!

2. *Instead of a quote I got a popular song lyric. “But if you’re thinkin bout my baby it don’t matter if your black or white!”

3. His History -Michael began his musical career at age 5. He was part of a group called the Jackson 5. In 1971 he announced that he was going to split from the group and preform solo. In 1982 Michael’s largest selling album “thriller” came out. Selling over 50 million copies worldwide. In 1983 he preformed that famous dance step the “moon walk.”In 1984 he won 8 Grammy awards in one night. His fame only went up from there. Unfortunately on June 25th, 2009 paramedics found Michael in a coma not breathing. It turned out that he passed away from cardiac arrest (heart stoppage) at age 50. To this day Michael Jackson’s hits are still being played everywhere!

4. Personal Facts: • - Born on August 29th, 1958 • 3 kids • He was the 7th kid born out of 9 children • Its said to be he was a vegetarian • Known as the King of Pop • Sold more that 300 million records worldwide

5. Why do I think he’s a leader.. • Very talented • Perfectionist • Wasn’t judge mental of people • Wasn’t a quitter • He showed these qualities through his personality.

6. References: -http://www.allmichaeljackson.com/biography.html -http://www.google.ca By: Paige Kuhn Leadership 10