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July 8, 2009

Michael Jackson's Journey: Pop to Pain

Pivotal points on his path from bubblegum star to pop king to tortured recluse
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

Recordings and Reviews

Michael Jackson: The Remix Suite

This collection of Michael Jackson retreads from the Motown era seems to walk the line between shameless cash grab and worthy tribute. Generally, the best cuts here stay close to the spirit of the originals: Of the three takes on the Jackson 5's "Dancing Machine," one is great (Polow Da Don's di...

2009 RS: 2.5of 5 Stars

Hello World - The Motown Solo Collection

2009

Thriller 25 Deluxe Edition

2008

Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection

2004

Invincible

2001

HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I

1995

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Michael Jackson Announces O2 Concerts

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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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