June 25 (Bloomberg) -- Singer Michael Jackson was pronounced dead at a Los Angeles hospital today, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing city and law enforcement sources.
The singer wasn’t breathing when paramedics arrived at his home in the wealthy neighborhood of Bel Air at about 12:26 p.m., the newspaper reported on its Web site, citing Captain Steve Ruda. Jackson was taken to UCLA Medical Center.
Jackson, 50, became a musical icon as front man for the Jackson 5 family music act in the 1960s and later was a top- selling solo performer with hits such as “Thriller” and “Billie Jean.” He is as well-known for his highly publicized trial and acquittal in 2005 on child molestation charges.
The singer was attempting a comeback and had been rehearsing for sold-out shows at London’s 20,000-seat O2 arena scheduled, starting in July. In May, the organizers delayed some of the 50 performances to give the singer more time to prepare.
Jackson began his musical career as the lead vocalist of the Jackson 5, a group that also included bothers Jermaine, Marlon, Jackie and Tito, according to Motown Records. They began in local clubs in Gary, Indiana, and were signed in 1968 with Motown.
Their 1969 debut single for the label, “I Want You Back,” became the fastest-selling record in the company’s history, according to the record company Web site.
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The singer wasn’t breathing when paramedics arrived at his home in the wealthy neighborhood of Bel Air at about 12:26 p.m., the newspaper reported on its Web site, citing Captain Steve Ruda. Jackson was taken to UCLA Medical Center.
Jackson, 50, became a musical icon as front man for the Jackson 5 family music act in the 1960s and later was a top- selling solo performer with hits such as “Thriller” and “Billie Jean.” He is as well-known for his highly publicized trial and acquittal in 2005 on child molestation charges.
The singer was attempting a comeback and had been rehearsing for sold-out shows at London’s 20,000-seat O2 arena scheduled, starting in July. In May, the organizers delayed some of the 50 performances to give the singer more time to prepare.
Jackson began his musical career as the lead vocalist of the Jackson 5, a group that also included bothers Jermaine, Marlon, Jackie and Tito, according to Motown Records. They began in local clubs in Gary, Indiana, and were signed in 1968 with Motown.
Their 1969 debut single for the label, “I Want You Back,” became the fastest-selling record in the company’s history, according to the record company Web site.
visit: http://www.bloomberg.com/
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