Happy 50th Birthday Michael Jackson: The King of Pop's Life In 50 Pictures

Look back at the legend's career...

Thursday, August 21, 2008
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On August 29, 2008, Michael Jackson celebrates his 50th birthday. To mark the occasion, Gigwise is taking a look back at the music legend's career. Click through to discover some facts and see great pictures of the King of Pop...

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Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana on August 29, 1958. He was the seventh child of nine children to Joseph and Katherine Jackson and was born into a typical working class family. The city of Gary is 25 miles from downtown Chicago and is famous for its massive steel industry. It took its name from the chairman of U.S. Steel, Elbert H Gary, and is nicknamed 'City of Century' – we're hoping for ironic reasons.

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A true genius who will never be matched
~ by Elmo G 8/22/2008
Show me another ’King of Pop’’ and I’’ll tell you that it is still Michael Jackson you are referring to and no one else.
~ by Kingsley 8/22/2008
The Most Talented Loving Man to ever grace this planet with an amazing spirit and heart of Gold. We Love you MORE Michael - HAPPY BIRTHDAY KING OF POP and our hearts :)
~ by Mickie aka Qbee 8/23/2008
I love him so much!
~ by Eli 8/23/2008
- he is not a pervert his just has a kids way of thinking
  ~ by ellie 6/26/2009
Greatest musician ....of course Kurt Cobain is no #1
~ by Koushal 8/23/2008
Happy 50th birthday Michael! Thank you for your genius in music. The man and his music has always been an inspiration and a comfort in my life. ~Silouette~
~ by Silouette 8/24/2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL J. JACKSON 8-29-08!!!!!! Your fans are waiting for the new ablum.
~ by MD 8/27/2008
back tell we that you are still king of pop ...we waiting in come new album in 2008 ... in your birthday party tell me ... and i then i’ll you are the greatest & invincible & unbreakable .... i love you michael ...the king of pop & soul forever ...forever....
~ by mehdijacksonlover 8/28/2008
happy birthday michael ... back tell me that you are still king of pop ... with a come great new album that i waiting ...... please michael ...tell me that new album will come soon... show your that you are unbreakable ,...invincible ..and king of pop soul ..Forewer ...forewer ...i love you michael ....so much
~ by sandro 8/28/2008
happy birthday michael ... back tell me that you are still king of pop ... with a come great new album that i waiting ...... please michael ...tell me that new album will come soon... show your that you are unbreakable ,...invincible ..and king of pop soul ..Forewer ...forewer ...i love you michael ....so much
~ by sandro 8/28/2008
although the years passing continue always you will be for me a child and my friends and always will be the child more happy innocent of all.I love you much because I want to ask you some dont change! because I like when you dance when you sing and I like you love for the children ¡that is wonderful! and the most important in the live do you know? I don´t have any material for give you and I give you a song the name is hey jude (the beatles) happy birthday
~ by isolde del pino 8/28/2008
although the years passing continue always you will be for me a child and my friends and always will be the child more happy innocent of all.I love you much because I want to ask you some dont change! because I like when you dance when you sing and I like you love for the children ¡that is wonderful! and the most important in the live do you know? I don´t have any material for give you and I give you a song the name is hey jude (the beatles) happy birthday
~ by isolde del pino 8/28/2008
happy birthday MJ
~ by arpit 8/29/2008
michael is the king of pop and will always be; lots of love michael
~ by mick.prior 8/29/2008
Happy Birthday Michael thankyou for making our world a better place. The mere thought of not having you in our world is unbearable. Like you I was born in 1958 am Australian and have cherished your presence throughout life. Your standards and love shine through we know you are here for the children and we thank you for caring and giving and most of all loving.
~ by ginny 8/29/2008
michael has one big red heart full of luv
~ by pwincessxpeach 8/29/2008
micheal jackson revolutionise the music industry forever and it is because of him the world can enjoy great entertainment
~ by brabread 8/29/2008
happy birthday hope you have another 50 yrs of greatness. love ya
~ by betty 8/29/2008
MICHAEL JACKSON RULES. He’s still the king of pop,and will always be in my opinion. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON. I LOVE YOU.
~ by Elizabeth 8/29/2008
happy 50th birthday king of pop
~ by sylvia 8/30/2008
I love Michael jackson always ^_^
~ by Tak 9/3/2008
I love him soooooooo much!...King of MUSIC!
~ by Mjwife 9/17/2008
A bit late i know but many happy returns from pete and angie in the uk.
~ by pete 9/25/2008
i love u michael jackson u are n 1 & u will there 4 ever&ever
~ by michael mulumba 0027766310165 1/9/2009
He has always been fantastic in my eyes, I have enjoyed his music since I was 13, and I am now 55, and still love him.. I felt so sorry for him when the media gave him a hard time, there are sensitive people, loving people with a heart of gold, and he is one of those, and I hope the papers leave him alone now.... Happy Birthday Michael... if you come to my house I will buy you a cake... Linda
~ by linda 1/24/2009
HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY MICHAEL JACKSON I LOVE YOU ALL GOD BLESS YOU ALL
~ by NICOLE 5/5/2009
MICHAEL JACKSON IS THE KING OF POP LOVE YOU..........
~ by brandy 6/17/2009
I will always love u big brother
~ by alonzo snipes 7/2/2009
We love you more then you will ever know. You are still here with us and will never leave us. Thank you for being the person so caring that you are. To many of us you are a brother and will always be family to us. We love you so much and will have you in our mind and hearts forever
~ by onejerseyg1rl 7/3/2009
You are all there is
~ by Keysc 7/3/2009
i will miss you
~ by hayley 7/7/2009
i didint realsise how much a part of my life you were until you died. so sad now that you are no longer here.
~ by linse 7/11/2009
Happy Michael..51th ..we love you.. and we miss u..you’ll celebrate ur 51th buffday in heaven.. God bless..
~ by http://www.sharmawebsolution.com/ 8/29/2009
love you michael you were the greatest so sad with all my love your music ill play forever xxxxxxxxxxxx
~ by bernadette herbert 8/29/2009

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