Dance made Michael Jackson famous and what year?

Dance did not make Michael Jackson famous. His music career launched his fame. However, it was his distinctive dance moves and signature styles, such as the "moonwalk," that solidified his status as the "King of Pop."

Michael Jackson first rose to fame in the late 1960s as the lead singer of the Jackson 5, a successful family music group. It wasn't until the 1980s, particularly with his album "Thriller," that he became a solo superstar and revolutionized the music industry.