MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON (Aug. 29, 1958 - Jun. 25, 2009) recording artist superstar, entertainer, businessman died at age 50. Known as the 'King of Pop', Jackson rocketed to fame at age 11, as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1968. He went solo in 1971, and his 1982 album 'Thriller' remains the world's best-selling album of all time. PICTURED: MICHAEL JACKSON, in jacket and glove costume from the Jacksons' 1984 'Victory' Tour. (Credit © Harrison Funk/ZUMApress.com)
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