Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson Most Downloaded

27 August 2010 04:15:27 PM
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Michael Jackson Most Downloaded

Michael Jackson is the most downloaded artist of all time according to Nokia's Ovi Music Store.

Michael Jackson has become the most downloaded artist of all time.

The 'Thriller' singer-who died of acute Propofol intoxication aged 50 last June -is the world's most popular solo star, ahead of Lady Gaga, Elvis, the Black Eyed Peas and Rihanna according to download records from Nokia's Ovi Music Store.

Musicologist Geoff Roberts believes the singer's upcoming birthdate on Sunday (29.08.10) could be responsible for an increase in his popularity

He said: "Michael Jackson has always been a pop music legend. But the anniversary of his death and upcoming birthday celebrations seem to have revived Jackson fever as fans rediscover his songs - making him the most popular solo artist of all time."

The 'King of Pop' - who would have turned 52 this weekend - is most popular in India where he accounts for 26 per cent of the country's entire Ovi downloads, followed by the UK, Germany, Netherlands and Finland.

Singer's 1982 single 'Beat It' is the most popular track at the Ovi store, with 'Billie Jean' and 'Thriller' close behind.

Meanwhile Michael's hometown of Gary, Indiana, will mark his birthday with a party outside his childhood home tomorrow (28.08.10).

The party will take place alongside a separate four-day 'MJFanvention' which began in the town yesterday (26.08.10).

The main attraction at the fan event will be a special tribute concert on Saturday, featuring Tony Award-winner Melba Moore and the late singer's former tour guitarist Jennifer Batten, as well as impersonator Edward Moss and a choir of Indiana residents.


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29th August 2010   15:05

Astrig ( 94)

Yes happy birthday Michael, the King of Music ,the really King of human being......peace n love!!

29th August 2010   07:43

jacqueline ( 1899)

*******H*A*P*P*Y*~~~~~~~*B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y*~~~~~~~ ****************M*I*C*H*A*E*L*************** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*J*A*C*K*S*O*N*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LOVE YOU< LOVE YOU< LOVE YOU LOVE YOU LOVE YOU ♥

28th August 2010   17:33

blueflameangel (3)

It doesn't surprise me at all. Though I wish people would have done this while he was still alive. I have all his albums all but one. And I've got all his music on my computer and my mp3 player along with his short films and appearances on pc. I watch them just about all the time. Happy Birthday Michael. We all wish you were still here today. You are certainly one of a kind. R.I.P Michael King of Pop, Rock, and Soul.

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