Singer Michael Jackson died this afternoon of cardiac arrest at the age of 50. Jackson debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11, joining his older brothers as a member of The Jackson 5. He began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the "King of Pop" in subsequent years, five of his solo studio albums become some of the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).More recently, Jackson's wacky lifestyle overshadowed his amazing talent and successes (inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and had 13 number one singles in his solo career). Let's hope that history focuses on his musical genius and not the crazy "Wacko Jacko" persona he became known as in his later years.
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Poll Results:
1) Who should get custody of Michael Jackson's kids?
- Michael's mom, Katherine 41 (54%)
- One of Michael's siblings, like Janet 18 (24%)
- Debbie Rowe for her two; the un-named surrogate for the 3rd 3 (4%)
- Diana Ross 7 (9%)
- Dame Elizabeth Taylor 1 (1%)
- California Child Services 5 (6%)
2) What was your favorite Michael Jackson song?
- Beat It 12 (8%)
- Billie Jean 41 (29%)
- Thriller 19 (13%)
- Bad 5 (3%)
- Rock With You 14 (9%)
- Man in the Mirror 24 (17%)
- Black or White 9 (6%)
- Human Nature 9 (6%)
- I Just Can't Stop Loving You 1 (0%)
- Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough 7 (4%)
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