Michael Jackson 1958-2009: Through The Years

Gigwise's looks back at the King of Pop...

June 25, 2009 by Gigwise | Photo by WENN.com

Michael Jackson, who was widely regarded as the greatest male solo artist of all time, has died at the age of 50.

Jackson passed away in a Los Angeles hospital this afternoon (June 25) after suffering a suspecting heart attack.

In tribute to the King of Pop, Gigwise has published a Through the Years look at Jackson’s career.

Stay tuned to Gigwise over the coming days for the latest on Jackson’s death.

Michael Jackson – 1958-2009

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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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