Jackson Family Patriarch Decries Media Image

GARY, Ind.(NNPA) – The father of the “King of Pop” believes his legacy in shepherding the rise of the world’s most successful music family is being distorted, maligned in a concerted effort to rewrite history.

Instead of focusing on his success as a father, businessman or philanthropist, Joseph “Joe” Jackson says the U.S. media is on a campaign to discredit him and distort the impact a “Black family” from Gary, Indiana, has had on world (entertainment) history.

Will.i.am says Jackson is still relevant

Tuesday Oct 30 20:16 AEDT – Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am says any new album put out by …king of pop Michael Jackson will be relevant because his music is universal.

The songwriter and vocalist is working on Jackson’s new album, which is due for release early next year, and says Jackson is in a unique position as an artist.

No mere mortal can resist the Thriller

No mere mortal can resist … the Thriller 10/28/2007

With Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” playing, 17 people performed the dance associated in the 1983 video.

This group was participating in “Thrill the World” on Saturday at the Midland Center for the Arts.