Portrait of sibling American pop music group the Jackson 5 around the time of 'Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5,' their debut album, Los Angeles, California, 1969. Pictured are Marlon, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Michael Jackson (1958 - 2008) . (Photo by Lawrence Schiller/Polaris Communications/Getty Images)
By Stephanie Toone
June 25, 2019It’s been 10 years today since pop legend Michael Jackson’s death.
Since that tragic day, his adoring legion of fans, collaborators and family have honored the King of Pop with tributes, music and films.
In his 50 years on earth, Jackson accomplished such feats as producing the best-selling album of all time, “Thriller,” and revolutionizing pop music with his chart-topping music, signature dance moves and music videos, with his iconic video “Thriller” becoming the first music video by a black artist to receive heavy rotation on MTV.
The music and story behind Jackson’s life has been entrenched in pop culture and studied by not only his fans but the general public.
However, beyond the infamous scandals and legendary music, there are some interesting, little-known facts that only Jackson’s devoted fans would know.
Take the quiz below to see just how much you know about the King of Pop.
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Stephanie has been telling stories her whole life. Her interest in the written word started with short stories and journal entries about run-ins with classroom bullies as a child and matured to writing for her high school newspaper over the years. She has written and edited for The Tennessean, Augusta Chronicle and American City & County.