Michael Jackson, a true legend

One of the reasons why Michael Jackson was and will be a music legend to many is because his music was for anyone and everyone. I have traveled the world over and there is no artist so far in my lifetime that has captured the imagination of people from India to Russia, The Netherlands to Hungary, the world over, the way Michael Jackson has. Upon hearing his death the world mourned a true pop legend. How can one artist from Gary, Indiana USA rise to so much fame and stardom? I have friends from many parts of the world and Michael Jackson is a household name. Whether it's Arabs, Chinese, Pakistani's, Aussie's, Spanish or Brazilians, believe me Michael Jackson's music is renowned.

Michael Jackson - Legend, Hero, Icon: A Tribute to the King of Pop

Michael Jackson, my tribute to a true legend. An artist, an entertainer, an inspiration to the music world. Whatever you do in life, be the best at it. Michael Jackson was the best at what he did period. In my eyes, there is nobody that compares.

He's touched more people than any living being on the planet - all races, ages, nationalities. Even if they can't speak English, when you say Michael Jackson, they understand that.

A Genius you changed the face of music.

Only one word......Legend.

Just can't get tired of your songs. Can keep listening to them again and again.

A truly inspirational musician and performer.

You deserve every accolade the world gives you.

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Michael Jackson a true legend is largely because of his music achievements. Here is a reminder of what one artist achieved in his lifetime.

- Biggest Selling Album Of All Time - Guiness Book Of World Records
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Album is the biggest selling album of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide. Thriller is also the biggest selling U.S album with sales of 25 million copies.

- Most No1 Hits in 1980's
By The End of the 1980's Michael Jackson had more #1 hits than any other artist for the decade.

- Greatest Audience - Guiness Book Of World Records
The highest-ever viewership was 133.4 million viewers watching the NBC transmission of Super Bowl XXVII on June 31, 1993. Michael was spotlighted during the half-time performance.

- Bad Tour - Guiness Book Of World Records
Michael Jackson's world tour brought in a record gross revenue of over $124 million during September 1987-December 1988.

- 100 Million Records
Michael has sold over 100 million singles and albums outside of the U.S.

- Billboard Charts
Michael Jackson is the first person in the 37 year history of the Billboard chart to enter straight in at No1, with his single "You Are Not Alone". The previous record "Earth Song" which had debuted at No5 and also Michael Jackson's.

- Biggest Selling Video
Michael Jackson's "The Making Of Thriller" is the biggest selling video to be released by an artist.

- Billboard "Hot 100" Singles Chart
Most No1 Hits by Male Artist (13)

- No1 Debuts
Michael Jacksons "Bad", "Dangerous", and "HIStory" albums all debuted in at No1.

- Awards
Michael has won more awards than any other artist.

- No1 On Charts
In 1983 Michael became the first artist to simultaneously hold the number one spots on Billboard's rock albums and rock singles charts, as well as the R&B albums and singles charts.

- Consecutive No1 Singles
Jackson 5 were the first group to ever have four consecutive No1 singles.

It was Michael Jackson that introduced a dance move called the Moonwalk to the world.
Michael Jackson executed it during his performance of his song "Billie Jean" in 1983, during a television special Motown 25. Whenever you will see someone doing the moonwalk, MJ will always be the first name that will come to your mind.

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As I close my lens, I will say a couple of words that will hopefully give me some satisfaction. Like I said I never new him personally, most people are in the same boat as me, but Michael Jackson was a friend without ever knowing him. Through his music he reached out to me, made me feel better, made me happier, I can not ask for more than that. May he finally rest in peace.