Michael Jackson is a true icon.  He revolutionized music, dance, and soul.  He questioned the status quo and forever changed the landscape of the music industry.  His unique vocal style and choreography brought us great music, slick dance moves, and entertaining tours and music videos.  “Jackson was an unstoppable juggernaut, possessed of all the tools to dominate the charts seemingly at will: an instantly identifiable voice, eye-popping dance moves, stunning musical versatility, and loads of sheer star power.”  Thriller (1982) is the best selling album of all time, having sold between 100 and 109 million copies worldwide.  Some of my favorite MJ songs are found on Thriller.  They include Beat It, Billie Jean, and Thriller.  Although it scared the heck out of me as a youngster, the epic music video for Thriller is one that is so influencial, and I will never forget it.  I am a big fan of all genres of music, and we have MJ to thank for pushing the industry in the right direction.  People can say what they will about MJ, but let it be known than I will always remember Michael as the young star of the Jackson Five singing his ABCs, moonwalking his way to fame.

RIP Michael Jackson, King of Pop.

[Wiki; Quote via Steve Huey]