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(Reuben Lucius Goldberg), –, American cartoonist and sculptor, b. San Francisco. After drawing cartoons for San Francisco newspapers, he moved to New York City. There he worked for the New York until his cartoons became syndicated in Goldberg originated the successful comic strip “Boob McNutt” and the panel series “Foolish Questions.” He is known for his drawings of ludicrously intricate machinery meant to perform simple operations. Goldberg worked as a political cartoonist for the New York and later for the New York After he concentrated on sculpture. He is the author of () and ().

See biography by P. C. Marzio (); M. F. Wolfe, (); J. George, ().

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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, – June 25, ) was an American singer, dancer, entertainer, and recording artist. Michael Jackson epitomised the era of pop in the 70s, 80s and 90s, earning himself the title theKing of Pop. He remained a global icon until his untimely death in

Michael Jackson began his music career alongside his fellow brothers and family members in the Jackson Five. His career began in , aged only six. The group, led by Jackson&#;s father, worked hard touring many clubs and bars performing their mix of Motown hits. They gained the attention of record labels and in signed with Motown records. It was the youngest, baby-faced Jackson, that caught the eye of reviewers. Rolling Stone magazine wrote that Michael was a &#;prodigy&#; with &#;overwhelming musical gifts&#;. Michael stood out for his exceptional enthusiasm and soft, infectious musical voice. The group produced four number one hit singles, including &#;I Want You Back&#;, ABC and &#;the Lover You Save.&#;

Despite achieving his goal to be a music performer, Michael&#;s childhood was far from happy. He was regularly beaten and threatened by his authoritarian father. This legacy of abuse left Mic