Primary SourcesKrohn,Katherie. Michael Jackson Ultimate Music Legend. Lerner Publishing Group, 2010. Profiles the life and career of the world-famous singer and songwriter, recounts his years with the Jackson Five, discussing his changing personal appearance, his legal battles, his marriages, and his children.

Taraborrelli, J. Randy. Michael Jackson: The Magic and the Madness. New York, NY: Birch Lane, 1991. Print. This book is the prime events of over 30 years of research and hundreds of exclusive interviews with a remarkable level of access to the very closest circles of the Jackson family, including Michael himself. Verifying rumors about J. Randy and traces the real story behind the Michael Jackson we see and hear today. Everything from his drilling as a child star through the blooming of his talent to his ever-changing personal appearance and bizarre publicity stunts are talked about in this book. This major biography includes the behind-the-scenes story to many of the landmarks in Jackson's life: his legal and commercial battles, his marriages to Lisa Marie Presley and Debbie Rowe, his passions and addictions, his children. Objective and revealing, it carries the hallmarks of all of Taraborrelli best-sellers impeccable research, brilliant storytelling and definitive documentation.

Secondary SourcesBrown, Stacy. "Maids Reveal Michael Jackson's Filth and Perversion." New York Post. N.p., 10 Aug. 2014. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. This article highlights the key points in Michael Jacksons life and career. It commemorates his achievements throughout the journey of his life including the first time hes met Oprah Winfrey. The article goes on to tell how Michaels experience with the alleged rape comments that were made towards him. He exclaimed how hed felt about the situation and what the actual relationship was with the alleged victim Wade Robinson. He then goes on to tell how he built his dream home The Netherlands. He gave detail descriptions on features that were in the home such as personal closets and wardrobe rooms. The house is equipped with a full zoo with animals he had personal relationship with.

Jones, Nate. "13 Ways Michael Jackson's Legacy Lives On After His Death." PEOPLE.com. N.p., 25 June 2014. Web. 11 Feb. 2015 This article commemorates the life of Michael Jackson and highlights all the things that brought his career to life. It categorizes many major attributes he has set. It explains how he made r&b the sound of pop and how he made his videos into events. In the early '80s, music videos were widely considered a secondary piece of promotion. MTV changed that, and Jackson was one of the first artists to realize the artistic powers of the medium, creating million-dollar mini-movies for each of his biggest singles. Michael Jackson has set the trail for many popular trends and changes that the world has come to see today.

Tyrangiel, Josh. "A Pop Icon's Death: The Talent and the Tragedy." Time. Time Inc., 25 June 2009. Web. 13 Feb. 2015. This article focuses on the death of Michael Jackson and the events leading up to t. It speaks on the physical features he had altered throughout his lifetime. Brief speaking on the relationships he had with his children and how they felt about the passing of their father.. Jackson became not only one of the most admired pop musicians in the world but one of the globe's most famous people. And his fame only increased with the 1982 release of Thriller, which was to become the best-selling album of all time. His many accomplishments brought him the Legacy that he has even after his death, still being labeled the king of pop.

Jackson, Michael. Moonwalk. New York: Doubleday, 1988. Print. This is the one autobiography Michael Jackson actually wrote himself, and it gives a look into his musical process and a bit of insight into his internal world. I don't know what other to say, than he was an incredible genius. The background vocals suggest 'Get on the Floor's' influence, but Quincy's sound is deeper, like you're in the eye of the storm--our sound was more like going up the glass elevator to the top floor while looking down, rising effortlessly."

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdBXIpP38Mk This video is a interview with President Barack Obama talking about Michael Jackson. This video gives us an insight on what other people thought of him, rather than just ourselves. Also, it let's us know what Michael influenced others to do.

"Michael Jackson's Legacy Five Years Later: Music, Family and 'What If?' - CNN.com." CNN. Cable News Network, 26 June 2014. Web. This is a combined article and video of the death of Michaels Jackson from the point of view of Conrad Murray. He is asked an array of questions regarding the situation and his allegations to the contribution of Michaels death. It provides primary information from family members and people who were in his company from birth to death.

Messer, Lesley, and Sabina Ghebremedhin. "How Michael Jackson's Children Are Doing 5 Years After His Death." ABC News. ABC News Network, 25 June 2014. Web. The video highlights the lives of Micheal Jackson children and how they view their father before and after his death. It provides information on the life of Micheal behind the scenes of the fame and highlights him as a father figure. It showcases his personality and the changes the way the world sees him in the public eye.

Zergnet. "The Thriller Diaries." VF Culture. N.p., July 2010. Web. This article provides a break down description of The Thriller. It provides information on the success of the video including all of the recognition and awards the song has made. The iconic pop star has made a difference in how music videos and musical reference performances of todays pop culture. More artists started creating plot lines stories in their music and transferred it over to videos.

Caplon, James. "Michael Jackson's Legacy." His Humanitarian Work. N.p., Feb. 2006. Web. This website provides a listing of humanitarian acts Michael Jackson had contributed, joined and started. Throughout his life Michael has participated in numerous volunteer and charity acts showing as a major contributor to his community and various parts of the world. He loves animals and gave to several charities involving the health and safeness for them.

Stevens, Hampton. "Michael Jackson's Unparalleled Influence." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 24 June 2010. Web. This article focuses on Micheal Jackson influence on pop culture. Michael Jackson was the most influential artist of the 20th century. The era of his music has surfaced and continued a legacy that lives on in his works even after his death. The power of music and works contributes to the involvements of his life.