Remembering Michael Jackson

My tribute to the genius that was Michael Jackson. The King Of Pop. 29th August 1958 – 25th June 2009. Luckily I got to see him live 3 times, in Dublin & London on the Dangerous Tour and again in London for the History Tour. Sadly I bought my ticket for the This Is It Tour on 24th June 2009 when extra seats were released for sale. Little did I know that music would change forever 24 hours later and 48 hours later I would be making this video montage. Michael Jackson’s unique blend of soul, funk and rock made him the biggest pop act in the world. Beyond this, his business acumen and intuitive understanding of the music market allowed him to showcase his remarkable talents. Michael Jackson sold records by the million – and broke records too. With the soulful vocal presence of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder and the dance moves of James Brown, Jackson’s appeal crossed both national and racial boundaries. His first break came in 1968, when the Jackson Five signed to the Motown label, and he was just 11 when the group released its first single. Hits like I Want You Back, ABC, The Love You Save, and I’ll Be There, which all went to number one in the United States in 1970, made the Jackson Five the first group in pop history to have their first four singles top the charts. Before long, the youngest member of the Jackson Five was beginning to outstrip his brothers. A series of solo hits, including Got To Be There, Rockin’ Robin and Ben had shown that the promise of early years had …
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