The King Of Pop Is Gone

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Michael Jackson broke a world record in 1988 with more than half a million people attending seven sold shows on his Bad tour.

Michael Jackson: Full NPR Music Archive

Read and hear the archive of NPR stories on Michael Jackson

The world is mourning the loss of a music icon. Michael Jackson died yesterday at the age of 50. Duke Professor Mark Anthony Neal and Journalist Bryan Monroe, former Editorial Director of Ebony Magazine, share their thoughts about Michael Jackson, his influence and his legacy.