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Person · 1958–2009

Michael Jackson

The "King of Pop," whose "Thriller" became the best-selling album of all time and broke MTV's color line.

A global summit of [[black-music]].

From the Jackson 5 to a record-shattering solo career, Michael Jackson redefined pop performance and the music video, becoming the most famous entertainer on earth.

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  1. November 30, 1982
    Michael Jackson's Thriller

    The best-selling album of all time reshapes pop music and breaks MTV's color barrier.

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