In Memory of Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 June 25, 2009)[2][3] was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the "King of Pop" in subsequent years, five of his solo studio albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).

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. The popularity of his music videos airing on MTV, such as "Beat It", "Billie Jean" and Thriller—credited for transforming the music video into an art form and a promotional tool—helped bring the relatively new channel to fame. Videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" made Jackson an enduring staple on MTV in the 1990s. With stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style influenced many hip hop, pop and contemporary R&B artists.

One of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, his other achievements include multiple Guinness World Records—including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles in his solo career—more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era—and the sales of over 750 million albums worldwide. Cited as one of the world's most famous men, Jackson's highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career, made him a part of popular culture for almost four decades.

On June 25, 2009, he collapsed at his home in Los Angeles due to cardiac arrest.[4] After being taken to the hospital in a coma, Jackson was pronounced dead at 2:26pm Pacific Time.[5][6]

SOURCE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson

SONG in video Man In the Mirror by Michael Jackson

I do not own any of the photos or the song

this is simply a memorial video I put together

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[DrummersRock09]

i'm gonna cry....i love this song..so much meaning..beautiful video

[rowetts]

What a LEGEND rip we will miss your music

[ZiiriFinn92]

nobody don't deseve my tear but Michael Jackson and i'm sutch of cry baby! i'm from finland and i'm gonna tell the truth! Michael Jackson on paras ja Justin bieber on kusipaa=Michael Jackson is the best and justin bieber is asshole!!

Like THIS!

[alexandrasmith1]

How can someone be killed for a religion they didn't belong to? come on now, we all know he never converted so people need to stop having these theories about this. This whole converting thing was even denied by Jermaine Jackson on Arabic tv just weeks ago. Google it and you will see. He got asked twice if Michael converted and he did not say he did. Now if Michael did, wouldn't Jermaine, the muslim in the family, know and say that he did?

[yungjrealtalk]

IM CRYING Y DID HE HAVE TO DIE I WAS THINKING ABOUT DYING AT90 BUT 50 !!!!!!!!! OMG !^1

[yungjrealtalk]

IM GONNA CRY MY EYES OUT FROM THIS VIDEO

[MRnotMEXICAN]

I just find it so rude to dislike a tribute video, If you knew this was going to be a tribute for him just don't click it and move on. Don't waste your time clicking something you dont like just to dislike it!

[chiara41383]

@nuttycracker1996

 feel stupid michael jackson was not a pedophile understand? and not say something offensive about michael more ok?

[imjustadog]

@sparklenight101 R.I.P Puffy fluffy Afro :(

[sparklenight101]

I loved his afro :[ </3

[caroline1995ify]

My King ! <3

[Multicannonboy101]

Rest in peace Jackson