Jan. 25 in history

21 Years Ago --- Jackson House Is Out of Sight Sun Sentinel January 25, 1985 No more peeking at Michael Jackson's house. For several years the main tourist attraction in suburban Encino has been the compound of singer Michael Jackson and his family on Hayvenhurst Avenue. As many as 30 fans stand across the street each day, gazing through iron grille gates at a long driveway leading to the residence. Last week, the Jacksons erected a solid iron gate with no view of what's behind. That hasn't stopped the fans from congregating, ever hopeful of seeing their idol depart in his limousine. --- 14 Years Ago --- Sharpton: It Matters If You're Black or White New York Amsterdam News January 25, 1992 Al Sharption rebuked Michael Jackson for his recent message that black or white does not matter and entertainers such as Lionel Richie who fail to recognize their role as achievers during a celebration of the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's birthday. --- 13 Years Ago --- Music World Salutes Its Best Sellers USA Today January 25, 1993 Nobody loses on the American Music Awards, a parade of stars who secured a spot on the ballot by winning millions of dollars and fans. The show, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT tonight on ABC, "is strictly a popularity poll," says executive producer Dick Clark... Hot sellers such as Michael Jackson, Michael Bolton and Metallica will perform, and a diverse list of presenters includes Elizabeth Taylor, Garth Brooks, Motley Crue, Tevin Campbell, Debbie Gibson and Natalie Cole... --- 11 Years Ago --- Recognize This Face? Orange County Register January 25, 1995 He's already got three Grammys and he's up for five more in March. He's got a couple of multiplatinum records, but that's pocket change compared with the huge hits he's written and produced for Boyz II Men _ 6 million and counting _ Toni Braxton and Bobby Brown. He's on his first solo tour and critics are writing that he blasts headliners Boyz II Men off the stage. He's helping Michael Jackson with new tracks for his greatest-hits CD. He's simply one of the biggest forces in music at the moment but remains rather anonymous. After years of behind-the-scenes work that brought him riches but little of the public spotlight, Babyface - born Kenny Edmonds - is out on his own... Lately he's been in the studio with Michael Jackson, working on songs for an upcoming retrospective. He's finished - he thinks. "You never know. You're not sure whether the songs that were done are going to end up on the record or if you're going to do a little more work on it," he said... --- 10 Years Ago --- She's Out of My Life Sentinel January 25, 1996 Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley have officially decided to moonwalk in opposite directions. The couple filed for divorce last Thursday in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences. "Michael and Lisa Marie have mutually agreed to go their separate ways," said Jackson spokesman Lee Solters. "However, the remain good friends." Presley's publicist Paul Bloch, also confirmed the action. The pop superstar and the only child of the late Elvis Presley were married in the Dominican Republic on May 26, 1994. It was the second marriage for Presley, 27, and the first for the 37-year-old Jackson... --- 9 Years Ago --- Prince Scruse Dies Orlando Sentinel January 25, 1997 Scruse, Michael Jackson's maternal grandfather, died Tuesday in East Chicago, Ind., at 85. Scruse was the father of Jackson's mother, Katherine, who raised her family in nearby Gary. After Michael Jackson and his brothers made a national name for themselves in the late 1960s as the Jackson 5, Katherine Jackson and her family moved from Gary to Southern California. --- 6 Years Ago --- Release Date of Jackson CD Still a 'Great' Mystery Orange County Register January 25, 2000 "That's one of the great mysteries in the world," superproducer Walter Afanasieff reports. "It was supposed to be out last year. The record company is pressuring him, and it's now supposed to be done by summertime, but it's still pretty much a work in progress. Michael Jackson does so much recording, nobody knows when he'll be done. He could end up recording 70 songs." --- 5 Years Ago --- The Temptations - Emperors of Soul The Belfast News Letter January 25, 2001 In 1963, Bryant physically attacked Paul Williams and he left the group. David Ruffin was brought in to replace him. This proved to be a turning point and the quintet finally charted in the States with The Way You Do The Things You Do... Although they continued their good run of hits in 1968, Ruffin became unhappy with the way he was being treated. He felt they should have their name changed to David Ruffin And The Temptations. He was asked to leave... Problems continued to plague Ruffin. In 1988 he was convicted of cocaine possession. Three years later Kendricks, Ruffin, and Edwards teamed up on a 15-date tour. However just when things were looking up, Ruffin died of a drug overdose. Michael Jackson paid for the funeral but bad luck continued for the ex- Temptations when pallbearer Kendricks was arrested in Detroit, at Ruffin's funeral, for failure to pay child support. Three years ago a television mini-series, The Temptations, based on Otis Williams book, became a ratings success and won an Emmy bringing the band a whole new generation of fans. "Our career has been laced with some highs and lows but we have kept going," says Williams. --- 2 Years Ago --- Michael Jackson Among Top 10 Celebrities in Britain Telegraph January 25, 2004 Michael Jackson's legal problems haven't hurt his popularity in Britain, according to a new study. The celebrity research project, which questioned 2,500 Britons, said Friday that the singer came in fourth, behind soccer star David Beckham, actor Brad Pitt and singer Justin Timberlake. Rounding out the top 10 were actor-singer Jennifer Lopez, singer Robbie Williams, actor Orlando Bloom, singer Britney Spears, actor Keanu Reeves and actress Angelina Jolie. ---

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1975 - Michael Jackson performed "We're Almost There" on "American Bandstand." 1996 - Michael Jackson was named Hype Of The Year in "Rolling Stone's" Critics Poll 2002 - Michael Jackson's album "Invincible" was certified double platinum by the RIAA.