Today in Music History: December 11
Many recording artists begin their career as members of family groups. Then, there are family members who did not perform with the group but achieved solo success in later years.
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Janet Jackson: one of the best-selling artists in contemporary history
A prominent figure in pop culture for 25 years, Janet Jackson, the youngest child of the Jackson family, began her career at 10 years old with the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976. Her appearance on television shows continued through the 70s and 80s, including Good Times and Fame. In 1982, Jackson signed a recording contract with A&M becoming a pop icon following the release of her third studio album Control (1986). Having sold over 140 million records, she is ranked as one of the best-selling artists in the history of contemporary music.
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In November 2014, Jackson was voted 'Queen of Pop' by a poll conducted online by VH1.com. One of the world's most awarded artists, her longevity, records and achievements reflect her influence in shaping and redefining the scope of popular music. She has been cited as an inspiration among numerous performers.
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Many recording artists begin their career as members of family groups. Then, there are family members who did not perform with the group but achieved solo success in later years.
Welcome into the spotlight...
Janet through the years celebrating her birthday in 2012.
Janet Jackson: one of the best-selling artists in contemporary historyA prominent figure in pop culture for 25 years, Janet Jackson, the youngest child of the Jackson family, began her career at 10 years old with the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976. Her appearance on television shows continued through the 70s and 80s, including Good Times and Fame. In 1982, Jackson signed a recording contract with A&M becoming a pop icon following the release of her third studio album Control (1986). Having sold over 140 million records, she is ranked as one of the best-selling artists in the history of contemporary music.
Janet Jackson 2014
1993Janet Jackson started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Again', her 7th US No.1, a No.6 hit in the UK. This was the closing song From the film Poetic Justice, which also starred Jackson. It received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song but was beaten by Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia."More No.1s on this day, December 11th...
1989,The Recording Industry Association of America certified four Led Zeppelin albums as multi-platinum: ‘Presence’ (2 million), ‘Led Zeppelin’ (4 million), ‘Physical Graffiti’ (4 million) and ‘In Through The Out Door’ (5 million).
And the music goes on beating to the rhythm of the changing times...