Michael Jackson - Pretty Young Thing

Sony Comments on the Passing of Michael Jackson

NEW YORK, NY June 25, 2009 Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture.

Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him.

Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: Michael Jackson's unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will miss him greatly.

Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, said: Michael was the kind of amazing talent that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our accomplishments. He will be dearly missed. We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences.

Five of Jacksons solo albums Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous and HIStory, all with Epic Records, a Sony Music label are among the top-sellers of all time. During his extraordinary career, he sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and Thriller as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Awards Artist of the Century Award.

Michael Jackson started in the music business at the age of 11 with his brothers as a member of the Jackson 5. In the early 1980s, he defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking videos as Billie Jean, Beat It and the epic Thriller. Jacksons sound, style and dance moves inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists.

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[TheMh38]

GLAD U REPOSTED THIS! THANK U! WHEN U HAD IT POSTED B4 IT HAD OVER 3 MILLION VIEWS AND IT WAS BECAUSE OF ME! LOL! JUST KIDDIN BUT I DID WATCH THIS EVERY DAY! I BELIEVE IT WAS U THAT HAD IT POSTED BUT IT DOESNT MATTER IM JUST HAPPY ITS BACK BECAUSE MY HEART WAS BROKEN! :)

[TheFr33subscriber]

@TheMh38 Thank You :)

[mstew711]

Michael Jackson is extraordinary. He was so exceptional in his raw talent, that even with the many awards and recognition, he was taken for granted until his death. Yes, he was flawed in many ways, but who in this world isn't. I admire his legacy, his endurance through what was obviously a painful life, but through it all he emerged crying for us to love one another, and especially love the children.

[1001orpheus]

@mstew711 Dionysian! Mann! Dionysian!

[1001orpheus]

@pfloyd207 Yeah, what story,Who?

[MrsMija49]

Still my favorite..although it is difficult to choose...I LOVE this song...x0x0 thank you for sharing!!!!!

[MeGaToR14]

@mstew711 i think he was flawed in at least a few ways because he was so perfect and talented in many others. he could sing, dance, he was intelligent, he had such a great outlook on life... so much more. I think it wasn't humanly possible for one person to be so amazing. thats my theory at least.

[alextheis88]

ahhh shit best song ever i love to bump this in my car at max

[lovebuzz5150]

@majitocas1 Speed Demon

[TheTiobiloute62]

il a donner un style a la sape a la dance au parler le K IN G fuck le rap

[comedyashley]

Thank you man:D!!!! I Search 10 days for this song dude! thank you for posted this song. Thums UP:D!

[rk97ful]

@majitocas1 (pretty young thing demo o algo asi)

[ngbulldog]

@wolveslad2 yes