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Michael Jackson

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FP Staff|Aug 29, 2011, 21:47:03 IST
Today would have been the legendary pop star Michael Jackson‘s 53rd birthday, but sadly he passed away two years ago, leaving behind a massive legacy-one that can probably never be overtaken by anyone else.From his start as a child star to his unforgettable “Thriller” days, the King of Pop continued to reign the hearts of millions. His stardom was so immense, that even people who could not name the Prime Minister of their own countries bowed before him. Jackson’s reach was truly universal.[caption id="attachment_72651" align="alignleft" width="380" caption="Image from michael-jackson-photos.com"][/caption]In spite of being the centre of controversies throughout his life, just his tune of
“The Fire's In Their Eyes And Their Words Are Really Clear.So Beat It, Just Beat It” was enough to make hearts skip beats.
The man who brought ‘moonwalk’, the man who was the master of locking-popping, the man who made everyone want to dance like him was and continues to be the biggest superstar of music for four decades.Michael Jackson was inducted onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1980 as member of The Jacksons and in 1984 as solo artist. Throughout his career he received numerous honors and awards, including the World Music Awards' Best-Selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium, the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award and the Bambi Pop Artist of the Millennium Award. The 13 Grammy Awards winner as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner have made a mark in the history that cannot be wiped away. Ever.Happy Birthday to the biggest popstar.
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First Published:Aug 29, 2011, 21:42:30 IST
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