Han En's Proposal

Title :

Michael Jackson’s influence towards people around the world.

Problem Statement :

How did Michael Jackson change the world, the people and inspire artists?

Background Research :

Michael Joseph Jackson was born on the 29^th of August in 1958, in Gary, Indiana and passed away on 25^th of June 2009 in Los Angeles, California. His singing and dancing talent were surprisingly amazing and had become the lead singer of the Jackson 5 band at the age of 5. However, he quitted the band and came out solo. He had become so popular that his albums were the best and biggest-selling album of all time. Unfortunately he had become the target for scandal-making despite of his charitable acts during the last days of his life. Michael Joseph Jackson had passed away at the age of 50 due to cardiac arrest, before his last comeback concert in July 2009.

Objective :

1. To study how the lyrics of his songs influence people.

2. To study the influence of Michael Jackson on fashion.

3. To study the influence of Michael Jackson on artists.

Significance :

To contribute to the study of impact Michael Jackson has towards people around the world.

Research Methodology :

[Secondary research]

· Internet

· Books

Limitations of Research :

· Lack of time

· Information found may be unreliable and inaccurate

Relevant Text :

· Brown G. (2009) Michael Jackson: A Life in Music. Omnibus Press.

· Gray T. (2009) Michael Jackson: Before He Was King. Chronicle Books.

· IMDB, Michael Jackson Biography (1990 – 2010). www.imdb.com. From

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001391/bio

· Islam A. (2009) Suite101, Michael Jackson’s Influence in Bollywood. From

http://worldmusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/michael_jacksons_influence_in_bollywood

· Jackson M. (1988) Moonwalker: the storybook original. Heinemann Press.

· Jackson M. & Dineen C. (1992) Michael Jackson : in his own words. Omnibus Press.

· Men’s Flair, Michael Jackson “King of Pop” Style (2007). www.mensflair.com. From http://www.mensflair.com/celebrity-styles/michael-jackson- fashion.php

· Nichols J. (2009) The Nation, Michael Jackson: Imperfect Icon Who Became America’s Global Face. www.thenation.com. From http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat/446171/michael_jackson_imperfe ct_icon_who_became_america_s_global_face

· SheKnows, Michael Jackson’s Influence on Fashion (2003-2010).

www.sheknows.com. From http://www.sheknows.com/articles/809956/michael-jackson-s-influence-on-fashion

· Whitman (2009) Michael Jackson: The World Says Goodbye. Whitman Pub Llc

Han En.