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July 7, 2009

Inside the Michael Jackson Memorial: Tears and Tributes as Stars, Fans Say Farewell

Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, John Mayer and more join the Jackson family's final salute to the King of Pop
July 7, 2009

Michael Jackson's Indelible Pop Legacy

How the King left his mark on stars from Justin Timberlake to Lionel Richie
July 7, 2009

Michael Jackson: The Unlikely King of Rock

How studio perfectionism and a killer Van Halen solo made the pop icon a hero to a generation of rockers
June 26, 2009

Michael Jackson: The Essential Playlist

Recordings and Reviews

Thriller 25 Deluxe Edition

Thriller is the sound of Michael Jackson in 1982, when he was the coolest, slinkiest, prettiest pop star alive. He was Boy George times Rick James and beat both of them at their games, although he did nothing but make the competition sound even better. He taught Boy George fans and Rick James fans...

2008 RS: 5of 5 Stars

Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection

2004

Invincible

2001

HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I

1995

Dangerous

1991

Bad

1987

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Biography

In the year since Michael Jackson made his first national television appearance with his brothers at age 11, he has evolved from a singing and dancing soul music prodigy to the self-proclaimed but widely acknowledged "King of Pop" to one of the most widely ridiculed of all public figures. As a musician, he has ranged from Motown's snappy dance fare and lush ballads to techno-edged New Jack Swing t...

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