Do You Like Michael Jackson?
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (178125)
United States
January 22, 2022 4:25am CST
Michael Jackson (1958-2009) was the King of Pop and the most awarded music artist in history.
He made his professional debut in 1964 with his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon as the Jackson 5. He began his solo career in 1971. He sold over 400 million records worldwide; and his popularity continues even today. In 2016 Forbes reported his estate earnings at $825 million -- the largest yearly amount ever recorded for a celebrity.
Regardless of what you might think about his personal life, he made pop music history and was responsible for a lot of good music. Enjoy "Rock With You" below:
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
"Rock With You" was Michael Jackson's second short film, filmed in 1979 for the second No. 1 hit single from 'Off the Wall.' The Bruce Gowers-directed short ...
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
22 Jan 22
Sorry! I've saved some of his better music for the Michael Jackson countdown.
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@Letranknight2015 (51938)
• Philippines
22 Jan 22
I've only known him back in the 90s but it was later I found out he was part of jackson five. Yeah I liked the guy for his music it was phemonenal in his generaiton.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
22 Jan 22
The Jackson 5 was around when I was a kid.
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
22 Jan 22
Yes. He certainly made his mark in music history.
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@xFiacre (12970)
• Ireland
22 Jan 22
@lindaohio That would be a no from me. I’m always amused by singers being referred to as Kings and Queens - some of us are trying to get rid of monarchies!!
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@askme123 (6150)
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23 Jan 22
@LindaOHio I like his songs. However the man that he became I didnot like this .The rumors of the child molestations I didnot like . I didnot like that he change is color and appearance. He looked genuine growing as a kid and in his teen years. However when he became an adult he looked false
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
23 Jan 22
@askme123 I agree with all of that.
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
22 Jan 22
He has managed to stay popular for decades.
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@soymex (1097)
• Glasgow, Scotland
22 Jan 22
@LindaOHio I don't contradict you, it also has some good songs!
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@stewartclint (205)
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22 Jan 22
As the convergence of various talents that he has (songwriter, singer, dancer, fashion trendsetter, image packaging, performer, etc.), Michael Jackson is great. Somehow, I like some of his most memorable songs, which are quite a few. However, taken into isolation, each of those talents can't match most artists in their respective arenas. It is in this respect that I consider him overrated.
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@soymex (1097)
• Glasgow, Scotland
23 Jan 22
@stewartclint The truth is that he was a good dancer! And maybe he did some good deeds in this regard !!
@stewartclint (205)
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23 Jan 22
@soymex Exacty, he was a good dancer. Not outstanding. Thank you for being such a good sport butI'm going to have to stop here. That I may have to dodge some bullets is getting pretty imminent.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
22 Jan 22
I had all his videos on VHS 
My oldest son used to argue (teasingly)
that he was better performer then Elvis.
I don't think so but it's a generation thing.
My oldest son used to argue (teasingly) that he was better performer then Elvis.
I don't think so but it's a generation thing.2 people like this
@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
22 Jan 22
I agree with you. A lot of his performances had special effects so it is not a fair comparison.
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
23 Jan 22
@bunnybon7 Saw rehearsals for his new tour. It was great. Too bad it had to be cancelled.
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. I know Rock With You well 
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@FourWalls (67801)
• United States
22 Jan 22
I like some of his music, but I never owned Thriller.
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@LeaPea2417 (37350)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Jan 22
I liked him best when he came out with that album "Thriller" in the early 1980s. To me that was the height of his career.
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
22 Jan 22
Yes, he certainly made his mark in history.
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@thelme55 (76944)
• Germany
24 Jan 22
@LindaOHio It was indeed. He was still a child when he sung Ben.
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
23 Jan 22
That's good. Thanks for stopping by.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Jan 22
@LindaOHio And the pressure put on him by his dad was too much for a child.
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
23 Jan 22
Yes he did. Many personal accusations and challenges.
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@mildredtabitha (16126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
22 Jan 22
I used to listen to him but I don't like his music especially the vampire videos of people coming from the grave
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@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
24 Jan 22
@thedevilinme Yes, he definitely had serious personal problems.
@LindaOHio (178125)
• United States
23 Jan 22
Yes, his personal life has left him not liked by a lot of people.
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@porwest (90233)
• United States
23 Jan 22
@LindaOHio He was a strange cat for sure. But one thing I have often said is that he never really had a normal life to begin with. So, as much he was strange, it is possible that he was simply a product of the life he knew which was very different than what the normal person experiences.
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