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JULY 15, 2009
Welcome to MichaelJackson.com
Welcome to MichaelJackson.com. MichaelJackson.com is the official music site for Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. This site will continue to serve as a forum for fans and the community to congregate, explore, discover and pay tribute to Michael's artistry and musical legacy. Be sure to leave a message on the "Memories" page.
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JULY 15, 2009
Michael Jackson CD's, Video's and Vinyl
Over the past few weeks, a number of fans have asked where you can find and obtain some of Michael's more rare releases. As a result, we've set aside a limited quantity of Thriller 25th Anniversary Picture Disc Vinyl exclusively for fans on MichaelJackson.com. It includes a special transparent sleeve, features the two unique pieces of cover art from the Thriller 25th Anniversary Edition releaseand all of the tracks from the original edition this groundbreaking album.
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JULY 15, 2009
Michael Jackson Online Tributes
We've been overwhelmed by the number of innovative online tributes that are now circulating the web. In fact, we've created a new section on michaeljackson.com dedicated to our favorite online tributes. Two of the more outstanding include BillieTweets.com and EternalMoonwalk.com. If you have found other great tributes recently, please feel free to respond with a comment below.
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JULY 14, 2009
Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service
Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service was held Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Tickets were distributed via a lottery system organized by AEG. "It was our wish to allow as many of Michael's fans to be a part of the memorial, and we wish to thank everyone for their support and understanding at this difficult time," the Jackson family said in a statement. Live coverage of the Michael Jackson public memorial service was broadcast online and via many major media outlets.
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JULY 14, 2009
Michael Jackson Tickets Refund Policy
AEG Live (UK) Ltd, concert promoters, announced that full refunds will be available to fans who purchased tickets through authorised agents for any of the 50 Michael Jackson 'This Is It' concerts which were to take place at The O2 Arena in London. These refunds will include all ticket service charges. Ticket holders requiring information about receiving a full refund should go to http://www.michaeljacksonlive.com/ from Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The refunds will be processed by each of the authorised ticket agencies (e.g.
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JULY 14, 2009
Official Michael Jackson THIS IS IT Merchandise Store
Early in June, Michael Jackson approved a line of official merchandise. As we mourn the loss of one of the greatest talents the world has ever seen, we are only beginning to feel the impact that Michael left upon us all. AEG and Bravado have made available a variety of official merchandise that commemorates this incredible talent and preserves the legacy that is Michael Jackson.Visit the official store: MichaelJacksonMerch.com
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MAY 28, 2009
Michael Jackson Lyrics
After many requests, we've added lyrics for several of Michael's more popular songs like Thriller, Man in the Mirror and Off the Wall.
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Monday, July 27, 2009


1 Life and career
1.1 1958–75: Early life and The Jackson 5
1.2 1975–81: Move to Epic and Off the Wall
1.3 1982–83: Thriller and Motown 25
1.4 1984–85: Pepsi, We Are the World and business career
1.5 1986–87: Appearance, tabloids, Bad, autobiography, and films
1.6 1988–90: Autobiography, changing appearance, and Neverland
1.7 1991–93: Dangerous, Heal the World Foundation and Super Bowl XXVII
1.8 1993: First child sexual abuse allegations
1.9 1994: First marriage
1.10 1995–97: HIStory
1.11 1996–99: Second marriage and fatherhood
1.12 2000–03: Label dispute, Invincible and third child
1.13 2003–05: Second child sexual abuse allegations
1.14 2006–09: Final years
2 Death and memorial
3 Musical style and performance
3.1 Themes and genres
3.2 Vocal style
3.3 Music videos and choreography
4 Legacy and influence
5 Discography
6 See also
7 Notes
8 References
9 Further reading
10 External links

Born
Michael Joseph JacksonAugust 29, 1958(1958-08-29)Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Died
June 25, 2009 (aged 50)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, choreographer, actor, businessman
Years active
1964–2009
Net worth
$236 million (2007)[1]
Spouse(s)
Lisa Marie Presley (1994–1996)Debbie Rowe (1996–1999)
Children
Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (b. 1997)Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson (b. 1998)Prince Michael Jackson II (b. 2002)
Parents
Joseph Jackson (father)Katherine Jackson (mother)

Born
Michael Joseph JacksonAugust 29, 1958(1958-08-29)Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Died
June 25, 2009 (aged 50)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, choreographer, actor, businessman
Years active
1964–2009
Net worth
$236 million (2007)[1]
Spouse(s)
Lisa Marie Presley (1994–1996)Debbie Rowe (1996–1999)
Children
Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (b. 1997)Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson (b. 1998)Prince Michael Jackson II (b. 2002)
Parents
Joseph Jackson (father)Katherine Jackson (mother)

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009), dubbed the "King of Pop", was an American musician and one of the most commercially successful entertainers of all time. His unique contributions to music and dance, along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a prominent figure in popular culture for four decades.
He started a solo career in 1971, having made his debut in 1964 as a member of The Jackson 5. His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, with four others — Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995) — among the best selling. He popularized several physically complicated dance moves, such as the robot and the moonwalk. He is widely credited with having transformed the music video from a promotional tool into an art form, with videos such as "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and Thriller making him the first African American to amass a strong crossover following on MTV.
A double-inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his other achievements feature multiple Guinness World Records — including the "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time" — 13 Grammy Awards, 13 number one singles, and estimated sales of over 750 million records. He was also a notable philanthropist and humanitarian who donated millions of dollars to a record 39 charities, plus what he raised by way of his own Heal the World Foundation.
Jackson's personal life generated significant controversy. His changing appearance was noticed from the early 1980s, with changes to the shape of his nose and to the color of his skin drawing media publicity. He was accused in 1993 of child sexual abuse, although no charges were brought. He married twice, first in 1994 and again in 1996, and brought up three children, one of them born to a surrogate mother. In 2005, he was tried and acquitted of child molestation allegations. Jackson died at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California after suffering from cardiac arrest. His memorial service was broadcast live around the world