Josh Homme, left, and Iggy Pop, who have an album scheduled to come out in March, at Mates Vineland in North Hollywood, Calif., earlier this month. Credit Elizabeth Weinberg for The New York Times.
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 â June 25, 2009) was one of the most famous and successful musicians of the last 3 decades. He was referred to as The King of Pop and considered to be one of the biggest and most influential entertainers in the history of pop music. Jackson started performing with The Jackson 5 in 1964. In 1971 he started a solo career while also being a member of The Jackson 5.
Michael Jackson wasn't the first King of Pop, nor the last. Frank Sinatra is perhaps the first musician who can lay claim to the term King of Pop. A fast-revolving chair â¦ the original King of Pop, Frank Sinatra. Michael Jackson wasn't the first King of Pop, nor the last. Frank Sinatra is perhaps the first musician who can lay claim to the term King of Pop. Now there's a new one every other week. Mike Scott. Monday 13 July 2009 09.30 EDT First published on Monday 13 July 2009 09.30 EDT. In the wake of his death, I see constant references to Michael Jackson as the King of Pop.