It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since his death. It’s not hard to understand that he left the world of popular music forever changed.
Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop” died June 25, 2009, leaving behind a musical legacy that few other artists have achieved. At the time of his passing he was history’s best-selling musician and his album “Thriller” is still the biggest seller of all time. Jackson’s cultural influence was felt far beyond the recording industry. His unique choreography, fashion and style made him an icon. His ever-changing appearance, relationships and reclusive behaviour made him the subject of rumour and controversy.

In 2016, his estate earned $825 million, the highest yearly amount for a celebrity ever recorded. From “Billy Jean” to “Bad”, he recorded 13 number one singles and was the first artist to have a top ten single in five different decades. Ten years on, one thing is clear – there will never be another artist to match Michael Jackson.

Candles, pictures, a sequined glove and other items placed by fans on the star of Michael Jackson on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the first anniversary of his death, June 25, 2010 in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California. Fans worldwide paid tribute to the King of Pop marking the one-year anniversary of his sudden death on June 25, 2009. (Photo credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

 

Past Awards and special moments…

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A look back…

CIRCA 1970: Pop singer Michael Jackson of the R&B quintet “Jackson 5” poses for a portrait in circa 1970. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

 

CIRCA 1969: R&B quintet “Jackson 5” pose for a portrait in circa 1969. Clockwise from bottom left: Michael Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

 

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A few musical favourites…

 

Billie Jean 30th Anniversary Celebration…

https://youtu.be/COiKXMmMhL4

1988 The Way You Make Me Feel and Man in the Mirror…