Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 — June 25, 2009) was a singer, composer, dancer, and philanthropist from the United States. He is known as the “King of Pop” and is considered as one of the twentieth century’s most prominent cultural leaders.
His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, as well as his publicized personal life, made him a global icon in popular culture during his four-decade career. Jackson impacted musicians from a variety of musical genres. He popularised sophisticated street dance movements such as the moonwalk, which he coined, and the robot through stage and film performances.
What are some of Michael Jackson’s career tour?
- Bad World Tour (1987 -1989): Michael Jackson’s first solo concert tour, Bad, was launched in support of his seventh studio album, Bad (1987). The 123-show global tour, sponsored by soft drink, began on September 12, 1987, in Japan and ended on January 27, 1989 in the United States.
- Dangerous World Tour (1992 -1993) : The Dangerous globe Tour was Michael Jackson’s second globe concert tour to promote his eighth studio album Dangerous. Pepsi-Cola sponsored the tour. All proceeds went to various charities, including Jackson’s own “Heal the World Foundation.” It began on June 27, 1992, in Munich, Germany, and ended on November 11, 1993, in Mexico City, Mexico, after 69 concerts in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Jackson performed in stadiums all around the world, with all of them sold out in Asia, Latin America, and Europe. The tour grossed more than $100 million at the end and was attended by 3,500,000 people.
- History World Tour (1997 -1998) : The HIStory World Tour was American singer and recording artist Michael Jackson’s third and final international solo concert tour, visiting Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North America. The tour includes 82 shows across the globe, with visits in 57 cities, 35 countries, and five continents.
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