A figure so monumental that no mention of his passing would be criminal. His influence on music and entertainment has been so massive that I don’t think it really needs to be explained. And maybe it’s been difficult for most of us to get excited about Michael Jackson for a while now, but I can still remember dancing to my mom’s Thriller LP in our living room and eagerly awaiting premieres of his music videos as a child. Let’s all take a moment to remember the most successful solo artist in the history of music and a true genius of pop.
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Download: The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
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Download: Michael Jackson - Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough
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Download: Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
Watch: Peep his classic performance of “Billie Jean” on 1983’s Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever below and head over to the Michael Jackson Youtube channel to check out any of his untouchable music videos.
R.I.P King of Pop Michael Jackson
May he rest in peace.
We all are going to miss him.
He’ll live in our hearts forever.
Oh good….ANOTHER load of fucking Michael Jackson shite… I hate myself.
It is such a great loss that a man with great talent like Michael Jackson dies. RIP King of POP
Hey Mike, we have something in common. I hate you too.