Michael Jackson, an American singer, record producer, author, businessman, philanthropist, and global Hollywood icon, died this week. Tragic. Unexpected. But mostly unforgettable.
Michael/MJ/Jacko depending on the decade you fell in love with this remarkable man, has left such a considerable mark on the world behind him. Whether it was his lyrics that called for a unification of world leaders or his multifarious efforts to bring to society the meaning of love and kindness, Jackson was truly an inspirational man for all who he has left in his path.
Some memorable facts about MJ:
-His 1982 album Thriller remains the world's best-selling album of all time
-In the early 1980s, he became a dominant figure in popular music and the first African American entertainer to amass a strong crossover following on MTV
-He is one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... twice
-His top recognized songs include: I Want You Back, I'll Be There, Rockin' Robin (as a member of the Jackson 5), Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat It, Wanna Be Startin' Something, We Are The World, The Way You Make Me Feel, Dirty Diana, The Girl Is Mine, Pretty Young Thing, and many more...
Below I've attached a Youtube clip of my favorite live performance by MJ at the 1988 Grammy Awards. He is performing "Man in the Mirror" which was nominated for Record of the Year at the Grammy Awards.
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