Michael Jackson Death: Five Years On, The 10 Things We Miss Most About The 'Xscape' Singer (PICS)
Michael Jackson: The 10 Things We Miss Most
Daniel Welsh— The Huffington Post UK
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It’s now been five years since the news broke that shook the world: Michael Jackson had died.
The pop icon had been gearing up to perform what would have been a mammoth 50-date stint at London’s O2 Arena for his string of ‘This Is It’ shows, but devastated fans learned on 25 June 2009 that he’d passed away before ever having the chance to show the world that he could still perform.
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Following his death, there was a resurgence around Michael Jackson after a long period where it appeared the public had turned their backs on him. His ‘Essential Collection’ stormed to the top of the album charts, while his single ‘Man In The Mirror’ suddenly re-entered the UK top ten singles chart.
The release of the documentary film ‘This Is It’ gave fans a preview of what could have been, and two posthumous releases, ‘Michael’ and ‘Xscape’, have reminded the world that beyond the headlines and the rumours was the man who rightfully held the position of the King Of Pop.
Five years on, we’re remembering the man who helped revolutionise pop music, with his catchy hooks, his incomparable choreography and the furore that surrounded him everywhere he went. Plenty came before him and a whole sea of stars have been since, but there will only ever be one Michael Jackson, and the world of pop music is a different place both for him having been a part of it, and having left it.
On the anniversary of his passing, here are the ten things we most miss about the icon and the legend that was Michael Jackson...
10 Things We Most Miss About Michael Jackson
1. The Buzz Around His New Releases(01 of05)
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In an age when whole albums go up onto iTunes without any fanfare, it's hard to imagine a time when Michael Jackson announcing a new record would make the 6 o'clock news - but his star power meant that every step he took in his career became an event, and his fans all over the globe loved him for it. (credit:Press Association)
2. His Live Shows(02 of05)
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Being a performer since he was just a child meant that Michael was pretty much untouchable when it came to live performances. Whether it be at his tours or his iconic awards show appearances, he will always be remembered as a heavyweight of the pop world when it comes to performing live. (credit:RICK RYCROFT/AP/Press Association Images)
3. His Unique Sense Of Style(03 of05)
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True, not everything Michael Jackson wore was loved by everyone - that face-mask trend never did catch on, did it? - his unusual fashion choices were what helped propel him to pop icon status. (credit:ALIK KEPLICZ/AP/Press Association Images)
4. His Eccentricities(04 of05)
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Indubitably one of the most talked about men in the world, whether he was dangling a baby over a balcony or just hanging out with his pet monkey, Bubbles, there was always something to discuss when it came to Michael Jackson. (credit:ABACA ABACA PRESS/ABACA/Press Association Images)
5. His Extravagance(05 of05)
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Because, really, which other popstar in the world would have a full-blown theme park - complete with a ferris wheel and petting zoo - in their back gardens? Olly Murs? Ellie Goulding? Ed Sheeran? We don't think so... (credit:C3396/DPA/Press Association Images)
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