What makes a person a legend? The word legend describes something somewhat phenomenal, and event that rose above all expectations. Is it possible to call Michael Jackson a legend by taking an extensive look at the goals he reached throughout his career? Through almost all his life he has been in the public eye. Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. At the young age of four Michael took part in a …showed first 75 words of 1081 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1081 total…to his two children. Michael Joseph Jackson had a great career. Though his image fluctuated immensely, he set many standards. Throughout the years he also set many precedents and reached unattainable heights. Today, releasing a self-entitled album, the single "You Rock My World" it has already topped MTV charts. With a long 39 year career span he has undoubtedly rose above all expectations in which it is favorable to consider Michael Jackson a true living legend