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Remembering Michael Jackson: 5 Classic Videos
WATCH: In honor of the King of Pop's death, SPIN revisits his defining moments of the past 40 years.
By William Goodman 06.24.09 7:27 PM
Michael Jackson, who redefined pop culture and music over his 40-year career, died today in Los Angeles from a heart attack. He was 50 (read the full story here). As our tribute, we compiled the best video moments of Jackson's career, from the early days with the Jackson 5 to his crowning as the King of Pop.
Jackson 5 Perform "ABC" on The Ed Sullivan Show (1970)
Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, "Say, Say, Say" Music Video (1983)
Michael Jackson Performs "Billie Jean" on the Motown 25th Anniversary Special (1983)
Jackson Joins N'Sync at MTV VMA Awards (2001)
The Jacksons Reunite at NYC's Madison Square Garden (2001)
the video with Michael wearing that purple hat is like my favorite video eveerrrr.
Include it in the videos too.
Not to sound completely morbid, but I think he was completely miserable while he was alive so I'm not really sad that he's dead. (But I'm not *glad* that he's dead or anything like that)
Michael Jackson WAS a fine musician, & performer, BUT had serious "mental problems" as well as other unethical stuff that HE admitted to doing! A man in his late 40's who LIKES sleeping with BOYS? From ALL indications, red flags would go up all over the place! He was a fag, a pervert, tried to look like Diana Ross with all his 'surgery", & looked like a freak!! Instead of trying to make a comeback, to clear his name of the 'allegations', HIS career was OVER! "Thriller" sold over 50 million copies? So? Yes, his records sold a lot, but look at all the hamburgers McDonald's has made! BILLIONS!!! Does that make THEM the BEST?? Of course not _ Michael Jackson is (or WAS) no different! A person who could sell YOU a Fuller Brush, & we ALL know records. CDs. T-shirts, coffee mugs (to hold your "Jesus juice" in) were nothing but merchandise somebody capitalized on! One good thing though = NOW<,maybe my $3 bill collection will be worth more than Obama dollarts!!
I feel really sorry for you. It must suck to live in your brain.
I don't really read anonymous ramblings, but I did skim through that and all I have to say is.....gtfo
It looks like you forgot to take your haterade juice. Their will never be another Michael Jackson and he was more than a performer he was one of the biggest givers in this world. Michael Jackson Made 1 big Mistake and it was caring for people that would stab him in the back. Stop Hating and keep it real.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVSYJXpD2_E
"I Want You Back" performance with the purple hat
Why do Killers posts get so many comments, but posts about the death of a global icon don't?
Regardless of your opinion on the mans life (and death), one cannot deny the impact he had on our lives, be it good or bad memories. At the end of the day, we were ALL influenced by his music, dance, the controversy, etc.
Are you that lonely that this is the only way you can get ANY attention?
you are such an asshole with no brain.You are talking about a worldwide idol just like a normal human .he was a genius that's why his private life and moral problems are not our job.
I have always believed that whoever criticizes MJ (for whatever reason) is most likely jealous of his success and probably a total looser himself.
our main problem is the media, I still believe kids, boys stories are fake...setup. wake up, my advice is when you hear news listen to it... analyze it, you don't need to believe everything you hear, then make from your self a stupid transmitter. be sure that you propagate right and correct info. for those that they hate MJ are full of hatred. you need to be honest with your self, then you know what to do..
He was famous not only cuz of the success of "Thriller", but because he broke racial barriers and he was/is a LEGEND. Did McDonald's make history? NO! And he was more comfortable with children because he didn't have a childhood! He was abused by his father, have some respect! And I agree with marcela.
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