- Friday, June 26, 2009
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Michael Jackson 1958-2009 - The Life Of The King Of Pop
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has died at the age of 50. Here Gigwise takes a look at the superstar who, across the world, was reveered as one of the great male performers of all time.
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Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958. He was the seventh child of nine children to Joseph and Katherine Jackson and was born into a typical working class family. The city of Gary is 25 miles from downtown Chicago and is famous for its massive steel industry. It took its name from the chairman of U.S. Steel, Elbert H Gary, and is nicknamed 'City of Century' – we're hoping for ironic reasons.
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- Pure genius - such a waste.
- Micheal will remain for me the greatest of all times..walk good mike.. jamaicans loved u
We Will Alway's Love Miachael
- Yo will always remain my thoughts, love you Michael.
- the best singer and dancer ever.
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