Growing up in the ’80s and ’90s meant the following things: you knew that Billie Jean was not his lover, you tried to moonwalk but probably failed, and you sure as hell knew all of the moves to Thriller, so you could bust it out at the school dance. You probably wore a single glove and grabbed yourself in front of the mirror, and attempted to ignore the irony of his infamous skin-bleaching extravaganza. Minus the crazy controversies in his later years and his propensity for unnecessary plastic surgery, Michael Jackson was a brilliant musician and dancer, reaching the entire world through his memorable tunes and super funky moves. Here’s to an international icon, an eccentric star, and a musical legend. Rest in peace, Jacko – ow!

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