HBD to the King of Pop! Press Play on the Michael Jackson B-Day Playlist

Salute the legendary King of Pop with us by moon walking your way through our favorite MJ hits! Photo: Saga Communications/Saga Communications

Happy 62^nd Birthday to Michael Jackson!
5-Decade Hit-Maker and Rock n’ Roll, Dance, Vocal Group, Songwriters AND R&B Hall of Famer

Among his many career accomplishments, the King of Pop is the holder of 39 Guinness World Records. Had he not passed away at age 50 in 2009, we would be celebrating Michael Jackson’s 62^nd birthday today. The first artist to have a top ten hit in five different decades, his Thriller album is by far the bestselling album of all time, with estimated sales of 66 million copies worldwide. Michael is a member of the Rock n’ Roll Hall, Vocal Group, Songwriters and Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, and is the only recording artist to be inducted in to the Dance Hall of Fame.

Salute the legendary King of Pop with us by moon walking your way through our favorite MJ hits!

#1: Billie Jean

#2: Thriller

#3: Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough

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