I'm not going to list the reasons, please check Baidu encyclopedia and read the biographies of the two of them to know the difference in influence.
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Michael Jackson's artistry includes not only the music, but also the dance, is the costume, is the make-up design, is the stage lighting fireworks, is a complete entertainment program (Cheng Xiaohong comment). [
Michael Jackson's creativity in dance was not limited to music. He had the "robot" step and the famous "space step". His dance moves (such as touching his lower body) also pushed the boundaries of secular culture and morality, and were criticized by the so-called orthodox as "dirty". And it was these bold and challenging dance moves that influenced the pop scene for generations to come (Cheng Xiaohong). [3]
Thriller was released in 1981, at which point Time magazine described Michael Jackson as "a savior who saved the record industry, a songwriter who defined an era of music, a dancer with incredible feet, and a singer who pushed the boundaries of all preferences, styles, and races...". " [29]
Michael's songs show dreams, inspire potential, expose lies, or denounce "darkness", and deep down, there is a thirst for "equality" (Xinhua). [30]
In January 1979, Michael Jackson donated a large number of books, including Peter Pan, to the young people's section of the Chicago Public **** Library in response to the "Dancing with Books" program, which encourages young people to read.
In June 1981, Michael Jackson and his brothers performed Triumph in Atlanta, with $100,000 of the proceeds going to the Atlanta Children's Foundation.
In April 1984, Michael Jackson donated a 19-bed medical facility to the Mount Sinai New York Medical Center, and in May, President Ronald Reagan invited Michael to the White House to present him with a "Special Contributions Award". Michael Jackson and his family held a press conference on July 5, announcing a change in the way tickets for the Victory concert were distributed, with all proceeds from the solo tour going to three charitable organizations: the United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martel Foundation for Leukemia and Cancer Research. In July, Michael Jackson donated 1,200 tickets, valued at approximately $39,000, from his Texas Stadium concert to children who could not afford to buy them. In the summer, 14-year-old cystic fibrosis patient David Smithy was invited to Michael Jackson's home in Encino with the help of the organization "Round Up". The two spent the afternoon in Michael Jackson's private movie screening room, and when David Smithy left, Michael gave him a pair of On December 13, Michael Jackson visited the Brotman Medical Center and donated the entire $1.5 million settlement from PepsiCo to the Michael Jackson Burn Center. Center".
January 28, 1985, in order to relief the starving people in Africa, Michael Jackson and many artists into the A & M "Lion Share" recording studio, spent an all-night recording the single "All in the World". The proceeds from the books, videos and other sources would go to help starving Africans. In the end, more than 60 million dollars of the record's proceeds went directly to the most devastated areas of Africa[20].
Early in 1986, the Michael Jackson United Nations Children's Fund Academic Prize Fund was created, a $1.5 million foundation to help students in the performing arts and communication studies receive an annual stipend to attend a UNICEF-member university or college. on March 8, 1986, Michael Jackson, who had just undergone a heart transplant, was awarded the Michael Jackson Prize. Donna, a girl who has just received a heart transplant, is invited to Michael Jackson's home in Encino.
In September 1987, during a tour of Japan, Michael Jackson donated 30 personal items to be auctioned off, with the proceeds benefiting the education of children in the Third World. In September, Michael Jackson donated $20,000 to the home of Yoshiyaki, a young Japanese boy. On September 13, Michael Jackson supported a campaign against racial discrimination. in October, at the end of the BAD tour, Michael Jackson once again donated personal items to UNESCO for a charity auction, the proceeds of which would be used for the education of children in developing countries. in November, Michael Jackson donated 10,000 pounds sterling to the UK's "In November, Michael Jackson donated 10,000 pounds to the U.K.'s Children of the Scream Foundation.
On February 1, 1988, Michael Jackson donated royalties from the release of his single "Man in the Mirror" to the Ronald McDonald Summer Camp, which helps children with cancer. In March, the second leg of Michael Jackson's "Bad" U.S. tour stops at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where proceeds from the first of three concerts will be donated to the United Negro College Fund. Michael presented a check for $600,000 to Christopher Edley, president of the United Negro College Fund. on April 1, Michael Jackson announced that a portion of the tickets from his Atlanta and Georgia concerts would be given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for free. "
On July 16, 1988, prior to his Wembley Stadium concert, Michael Jackson met with Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, to donate $450,000 to the Prince's Trust, an organization for underprivileged children. On July 20, Michael Jackson visits children in critical condition at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children; on August 29, Michael Jackson performs a concert for the British charity Gift of Life, with proceeds of $130,000 going to help immunize 40,000 children; in October, Michael Jackson donates $450,000 to the Astor Edwards and Whitehall Foundation, an organization for underprivileged children. Esther Edwards and Berry Gordy a check for $125,000 for the upkeep and operation of the Motown Museum's "Hitchhiker'sville"; he also donated his black fedora and white gloves, as well as his iconic Motown-era attire, to the museum for display. [21]
In January 1989, after Michael Jackson donated proceeds from a Los Angeles show to the anti-child abuse charity HelpAge America, HelpAge North Carolina established a "Michael Jackson" program. On November 13, with the help of Make-A-Wish, 4-year-old Darian Pagan, who has leukemia, finally got his wish to meet Michael Jackson. The young child was invited to watch the Canadian performer's acrobatic show with him. [In April 1990, Michael Jackson was named Entertainer of the Decade by the Capital Children's Museum, and the award was presented by President George H.W. Bush at the White House. [
In April 1991, Michael Jackson organized a "Chimpanzee Tea Party" in support of Jane Goodall's Ape Research Institute, and in May, Michael attended and served as a member of the "Jane Goodall International Celebration Benefit". "In May, Michael attended the Jane Goodall International Gala Benefit and served as the organization's honorary chairman. [
In February 1992, Michael Jackson traveled more than 30,000 miles in 11 days in Africa, visiting hospitals, orphanages, schools, churches, and organizations that help mentally challenged children. "On February 3, Michael Jackson held a press conference to announce his "Dangerous Journey" world tour and the creation of a new "Heal The World Foundation" to help people with AIDS and juvenile diabetes. Michael Jackson donates one million Spanish dollars to the Queen of Spain Foundation, and on December 26, he appeals for donations to the United Negro College Foundation in a radio broadcast.
In early 1994, Michael Jackson donated $500,000 to Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS fund.
In 1995, Michael Jackson called for the release of dolphins that had been held captive for years. [
In November 1996, Michael Jackson donated 85 percent of the proceeds from the Indian leg of his History World Tour to the Shiv Udyog Sena, a charity in North India. Michael also donated a portion of the proceeds from nine shows in Australia to The Smith Family, a charitable organization that works for the poor.
On January 25, 1997, Michael Jackson donated $1.1 million to a local charity in Mumbai to help out-of-school children in slums get an education.On April 4, the British magazine OK! paid ￡1 million to get an exclusive photo of Michael's son Prince, which Michael donated to charity.
In June 1999, Michael Jackson and His Friends charity concerts in South Korea and Germany*** raised $3.3 million, all of which went to UNESCO, the Nelson Mandela Children's Foundation, and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent. [24]
In May 2000, Michael Jackson donated items for the fourth annual T. J. Martel Foundation online auction, with proceeds benefiting AIDS, leukemia, and cancer research. That same month, Michael Jackson also accompanied Elizabeth Taylor to a tribute concert for her at London's Royal Albert Hall, with all proceeds going to the Red Hot Aids Charity and the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation[24]. In the Guinness Book of World Records Millennium Edition, Michael Jackson was named the pop star with the most charities supported. Michael Jackson has supported as many as 39 charities, not only in terms of money and goods, but also by attending their events. These include: the Los Angeles AIDS Prevention Program, the American Cancer Society, the BMI Foundation, the Benevolent Fund for America's Children, the United Negro College Foundation, the 28th Street YMCA, the Sickle Cell Research Foundation of America, and Volunteers of America, among many others[24] Michael Jackson's donations to charities exceeded $300 million in his personal name, which is the Guinness Book of Records record for the most donations made by a single artist in his name. Guinness Book of World Records for the most donations made by an entertainer.
In 2001, after the 9/11 attacks, Michael Jackson gathered a group of stars to collaborate on "What more can I give"[25-26]. On September 7, at the 30th anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career commemorative show, veteran actor Marlon Brando announced that Michael would donate all the proceeds from his 30th anniversary concerts to build a children's hospital in Florida[27]. children's hospital in Florida[27].
In 2003, Michael was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, his 2nd nomination for the award after 1998, and in October, Michael Jackson's charity single, "What More Can I Give", was launched with support from Clear Channel Broadcasting. The Mayor of Las Vegas rewarded and thanked Michael Jackson for his philanthropic efforts by presenting him with the city's "Golden Key" and decreed that October 25th be designated "Michael Jackson Day in the City of Las Vegas." [
In April 2004, Michael Jackson visited the U.S. Congress, where he shared his views with legislators and some African ambassadors, and decided to continue his philanthropic programs in Africa. The U.S. Association of African Ambassadors' Wives subsequently honored Jackson with a Humanitarian Award at the Ethiopian Embassy in recognition of his philanthropic contributions to Africa. [
Michael Jackson's musical contributions also include contributions to the black race, American society and culture
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