The first moonwalk of Michael Jackson (1983), Billie Jean. Moonwalk : 3:46
NEW YORK, NY June 25, 2009 Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture.
Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him.
Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: Michael Jackson’s unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will miss him greatly.
Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, said: Michael was the kind of amazing talent that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our accomplishments. He will be dearly missed. We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences.
Five of Jacksons solo albums Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous and HIStory, all with Epic Records, a Sony Music label are among the top-sellers of all time. During his extraordinary career, he sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and Thriller as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Awards Artist of the Century Award.
Michael Jackson started in the music business at the age of 11 with his brothers as a member of the Jackson 5. In the early 1980s, he defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking videos as Billie Jean, Beat It and the epic Thriller. Jacksons sound, style and dance moves inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists.
RIP michael .
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April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
well now a days the …
well now a days the only good thing about a concert is the back up dancers. All the artists suck. we have miley, jonas brothers, and all those Gay ppl. then music meant something. There was soul and passion in them. Now all the rappers sing about getting hocked up with some young hoe. Michael was a gentle man. He could be on a stage and that”s all you would need to have the best performance. Michael+Jackson=L.O.V.E <3 always.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
My Favorite …
My Favorite Performance By Michael Jackson….. Rest In Peace.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Michael Jackson= …
Michael Jackson=Entertainer!!!!!!!!
When this occurred we talked about it for days.
What made this performance so special is that it was all about the main performer…These days all performances have twenty five dancers which takes away from the main attraction. (THE ARTIST)
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
The best …
The best performance by any singer ever.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Meu sonho era estar …
Meu sonho era estar neste dia la.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
omg i love MJ he is …
omg i love MJ he is like my fav, idk about anyone else but i think he looks his best around that time not like hot or anything but attractive. also that was like hands down the best song he ever wrote out of my opinion anyone agree??
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
incane
incane
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
<33 this song so …
<33 this song so much
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
look at 3:47 to 3:49
look at 3:47 to 3:49
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
dude good but get …
dude good but get the audio right
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Very Good the best …
Very Good the best song of Michael Jackson
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Moonwalk… …
Moonwalk… OMGOMGOMG!!!
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
the sound is a …
the sound is a little off
just thot ide put that out there
THATNX FOR THE UPLOAD
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
I love Michael …
I love Michael Jackson
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Takes two words to …
Takes two words to describe MJ. “THE BEST” – Actually you could describe it in one “GENIOUS”
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
go on micheals …
go on micheals official page, the videos there arent 165,000 views, there passed like 30million
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
i love rock and …
i love rock and metal but MJ is the bestest sorry everyone MJ bests any pop or rock music solo singer ever
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
@KellyCult well …
@KellyCult well said…except the ending!
If u do like ~MJ~(R.I.P) GO F*CK YOURSELF!!!!!
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
May he always? No.. …
May he always? No…he always WILL be the King of Pop.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
That was cool man I …
That was cool man I wish I can be as cool as u. May he always be the king of pop.
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
that was cool man!!!
that was cool man!!!
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
HEY KING FANS! …
HEY KING FANS! Check out my MJ impersonations! They are pretty awesome i and other people think =)
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
he spins real fast …
he spins real fast ill give ya that
April 8th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
I think you got him …
I think you got him confused with your dad. Mj wasnt a faggot. But he was the GREATEST performer to walk the earth