Betty ann davies biography of michael jackson
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Cultural impact of Michael Jackson
The American singer Michael Jackson is regarded as one of the most significant figures of the 20th century.[1][2][3] Considered the greatest entertainer of all time,[4][5][6][7][8] Jackson broke racial barriers and profoundly influenced the evolution of pop music, earning him the title of 'King of Pop'.[9] To date, Jackson is the best-selling solo music artist in history, having sold over 500 million records worldwide. His unparalleled success spans multiple decades, with numerous chart-topping albums such as Off the Wall,HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I,Bad, and Dangerous, and most importantly, Thriller, which remains the best-selling album of all time. Guinness World Records named him the most successful entertainer of all time. His achievements in the 1980s helped desegregation of popular music in the United States and introduced an
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Patricia Ann Davies
Patricia Ann (Jackson) Davies – Age 79 passed away peacefully at her home on månad 12th 2024.
Patricia was born on September 24, 1945, in Cody, Wyoming, to Lawrence and Inez (Davis) Jackson. She grew up in Cody alongside her 11 siblings, where they lived for many years. Patricia later moved to Casper, Wyoming, where she met her first husband, Alvin Dale Provence, with whom she shared kvartet children. tillsammans, they created countless cherished memories for their family. She was deeply involved with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps organization, dedicating many years as a volunteer while her two eldest children participated and competed with the corps.
Patricia relocated to Glenrock, WY later in life where she met and married her sweetheart William Robert Davies. Together they worked to build the life of their dreams. She dedicated most of her time to the town of Glenrock in several different ways. Some may know her from her days of owning an
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The Lonely Life by Bette Davis ~ 1962. This edition: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1962. Hardcover.254 pages.
My rating: 7.5/10.
I’m not a particularly dedicated fan of Bette Davis, though I’ve liked what I’ve seen of her acting – films I can remember watching are Dark Victory, Now, Voyager, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?,Death on the Nile, and of course, most memorably, that glorious 1950s classic, All About Eve. Probably a few others over the years. But I do like a good autobiography, no matter who it’s about, and this one passed the browse test recently and found its way home.
I’d wavered a bit on it, because of the price (let’s just say “not cheap”) but the bookseller kindly gave my a nice discount – without my asking, because I very seldom dicker, figuring most people in the used book business aren’t exactly getting rich. I already had a generous collection assembled on the front coun