Michael Jackson was a famous American pop star born in 1958 who died in 2009. As a child he showed an interest in music and began singing with his brothers in a group called the Jackson Brothers in 1964. His 1982 album Thriller became the best-selling album of all time and was the most important time in his career. Though he had health issues later in life and changed appearance, Michael Jackson remains one of the most famous and influential pop stars for his successful music career.