Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson, also known as the King of Pop and one of the most influential singers/artiste who ever lived, died an untimely death at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009. Michael started his music career at age of 11 along with his four brothers and they were known as the "Jackson Five" in the 1970s. Michael Jackson is best known for the role he played in taking music video to the next level by defining it as an art form. Outstanding videos include "Thriller", "Billie Jean" and "Beat It". He currently holds the record for the album which has sold the most internationally - over 70 million with an additional 100 million sales from singles released from his "Thriller Album". Since the passing of Michael Jackson, millions copies and downloads of his music, videos, memorabilia have been sold. At the time of his death, Michael was rehearsing for the sold-out 50 concert tour called "This is It" which was to be seen as a comeback for him since he had not been recording for past few years.