Michael Jackson was always in the public eye, so there might be a few things that aren’t public or fan knowledge. Here are the Top Ten Facts About Michael Jackson (the King of Pop).
1. 50-foot M.J.
Jackson was reported to have had a comeback in the works around 2005. Part of the promotion for this comeback was to have a 50-foot statue of the Pop King roaming the desert of Nevada.
2. M.J. vs. Marvel
Around the 1990s, Michael Jackson attempted to buy the rights to Marvel. This wasn’t simply expanding his empire but mostly because he wanted to be the next Spiderman. He also wanted to play the role of Professor X from X-Men.
3. Unheard Music
Upon his death in 2009, Michael Jackson’s vault was opened, and hundreds of unreleased music were found within. It makes you wonder if we’ll ever get to hear those songs.
4. September 11th
Michael Jackson was actually scheduled to host a few meetings on the unfortunate day of September 11th, 2001, but he was saved by none other than sleeping through his alarm clock.
5. Gang Reform
Those actors that were cast in the music video “Beat It” were actual gang members. Jackson was a loving soul, always looking to help his community; he had a hand in reforming these gang members while filming the music video.
6. Mr. T
In the 1980s, Mr. T did not pity Michael Jackson. He actually wanted to protect him, and that’s what he did as his bodyguard. He charged a little over $3,000 a night.
7. I Put a Spell on You!
While in Switzerland in 2000, Jackson attended a voodoo ritual. The head witch doctor received a list of enemies from the King of Pop and promised that all of the people listed would die. Among the list was renowned director Steven Spielberg and music mogul David Geffen.
8. Tattooed Make-up
The results of Michael Jackson’s autopsy were a curveball for everyone, even if you only happened to be a fan of the Pop King. During the autopsy, it was revealed that Jackson’s eyebrows were tattooed pink and his lips were tattooed a darker shade than their original color.
9. The Untold Duet
Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury sound like an amazing combined force, and thankfully the world doesn’t have to wonder what they would sound like together. They recorded a duet, “There Must Be More To Life Than This”; however, it was until 30 years later that their song was actually released for everyone to hear.
10. Do the Bartman
The hit Simpson’s song that aired in the 1990s was written by none other than Michael Jackson.
These are the Top Ten Facts About Michael Jackson. He was a true legend in the music industry. Michael left this world too early.
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