Michael Jackson, a name synonymous with extraordinary talent and a life riddled with controversies, continues to fascinate the world even after his demise. From his unique experiences to his creative genius, Jackson’s life was a tapestry of the remarkable and the bizarre. Here are five interesting facts about the King of Pop that reveal the … Continue reading Unveiling the Man in the Mirror: 5 Facts About Michael Jackson
Resusci Anne’s Echo: The CPR Dummy Behind Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ Refrain
In the iconic Michael Jackson track “Smooth Criminal,” the memorable refrain “Annie, are you OK?” derives its inspiration from Resusci Anne, a mannequin commonly employed for CPR training. Interestingly, Resusci Anne, also known as the “most kissed face” in the world, was designed in the late 1950s to help teach people lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques. The connection between the song and the training dummy adds an intriguing layer of depth to this classic pop anthem.
Michael Jackson went grocery…
Michael Jackson went grocery shopping shopping in a closed down supermarket with all the other people being actors just to experience what’s it like to be an ordinary person
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After Michael Jackson’s hair…
After Michael Jackson’s hair caught fire in 1984 he founded a burn center. “I wanted to do something because I was so moved by the other burn patients I met…” He suffered painful burns, but hospital staff remember him spending much of his time visiting and comforting other patients. 00
Michael Jackson begged the director…
Michael Jackson begged the director of the Thriller film to destroy it because members of his church had told him the song promoted demonology. Instead of destroying it he was convinced by his lawyer to put a disclaimer at the beggining of the short film. 00
Michael Jackson once spent $150,000…
Michael Jackson once spent $150,000 to put a curse on Steven Spielberg because he didn’t give him the role of Peter Pan in the movie Hook. 00
Joseph Jackson tried to teach his kids a lesson about…
Joseph Jackson tried to teach his kids a lesson about leaving their bedroom windows open, so one night while his son Michael was asleep, Joseph wore a mask, climbed through the window, and shouted at him. Michael Jackson would later have recurring nightmares of being kidnapped from his bedroom.
Michael Jackson composed songs despite not playing any instruments…
Michael Jackson composed songs despite not playing any instruments. He would build each element of a track with his voice, so pitch perfect that studio musicians could match chords to his singing.
While planning his comeback in Las Vegas in 2007, Michael Jackson…
While planning his comeback in Las Vegas in 2007, Michael Jackson wanted to build a 50 foot tall robot replica of himself that would roam the desert under the flight paths of incoming planes, shooting lasers out of its eyes in order to get the attention of the tourists flying into the city.
Michael Jackson wanted to do a Harry Potter musical…
Michael Jackson wanted to do a Harry Potter musical but J.K. Rowling said “no”.