Jul

6

In Honor of Michael Jackson

Filed Under Celebrity Watch, Designer Sunglasses 

au0706.JPGAt the end, it is a perfect time to look back at the beginning, and the life of Michael Jackson, seen here in Ray Ban Wayfarers. Born Michael Joseph Jackson in 1958, Michael was to become part of his father’s band, The Jackson 5, at the age of eight. He stole the show from his elder brothers and went solo, at his father’s bequest, some years later. His first big hit was with the song Thriller, though he had massive success prior to this with his ET soundtrack and as the joint producer of Off the Wall. In following years Jackson was to be compared with Elvis and the Beatles and was to meet President Reagan in the Whitehouse to accept an award for his charity donations.

Jackson became self conscious of his image in the mid 80s owing in part to the failed rhinoplasty surgery he had elicited two years prior. He began to wear dark sunglasses, like the Wayfarers seen here, as well as high collar shirts and long sleeves. He rarely allowed any part of his body other than his hands and face to be seen in public. The sunglasses were doubly necessary because Jackson suffered from severe light sensitivity caused by lupus and another obscure skin dieses. His medications, in tandem, caused light irritation as well, causing discomfort if exposed.

In the wake of his immense fame, Jackson began to disseminate the image of Wacko Jacko, as he befriended a monkey named Bubbles and leaked pictures of himself sleeping in a cryogenic chamber, reportedly to boost interest in his upcoming sci-fi film. While throwing the press for a loop, Jackson retained his warmth and sensitivity with his friends and siblings, and was surrounded by loved ones at his untimely death on 25 June, 2009.

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