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Nov 2022
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#314 | Michael Jackson | The Troubled Li...

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He was the undisputed King of Pop, with 13 number-one hits, hundreds of millions of fans and a legacy that will continue to inspire artists for generations to come. 

But beneath the surface, Michael Jackson's life was plagued by insecurity, loneliness, and deep-rooted demons that would ultimately lead to his untimely and tragic death. 

  • The early life of Michael Jackson
  • His relationship with his father
  • The early success of The Jackson 5
  • "I Want You Back" - the first big hit
  • The first number one & becoming a child prodigy
  • Breaking away from his brothers
  • Becoming the global King of Pop
  • His unusual private life
  • His accident and physical changes
  • Releasing "Bad"
  • Allegations of child abuse
  • Marriage and children
  • His death and subsequent inquiry
  • The legacy of Michael Jackson


 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/michael-jackson


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