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Michael Jackson, the international King of Pop, died yesterday at age 50. Jackson, who was found unconscious and not breathing, suffered what appeared to be a cardiac arrest and was was rushed by ambulance to the UCLA Medical Centre where he died.
Known around the world for his music and his scandals, it may appear a stretch to try to find a connection between Michael Jackson and the gospel music world, but it can be argued that Michael’s talent was discovered when he was 5 years old, performing in a Christmas recital. From such humble beginnings, Michael Jackson reached superstar status, but his musical roots extended deep into old negro spirituals and the outstanding choir music of African-American churches.
One of the most widely respected pioneers of contemporary gospel music, Andraé Crouch worked as a producer or arranger with Michael Jackson on “The Essential Michael Jackson” album, both “Man in the Mirror” and “and Will You Be There” featured the Andraé Crouch Choir.
Read the complete article at Michael Jackson’s Gospel Music Ties
See also Michael Jackson King of Pop Dead at 50
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