(Part 1 of a two part exploration of the life and work of Michael Jackson)

For four decades, Michael Jackson - The ‘King of Pop’ and cultural icon, was almost constantly in the public eye. Even now, more than a decade after his premature death, he remains the most decorated solo artist in music history and a constant source of intrigue.
In a two-part episode of Heard This, we will explore Jackson’s life and work, along with the many conspiracies and controversial moments that dogged him throughout his colourful life.

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Episode Music: Sly - Bryant Lowry (obtained from Podcastle)

Episode Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson?wprov=sfla1
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/jacksons-legacy-jackson-5
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2719763.stm
Uncommon People – David Hepworth pages 291-292, 2017
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_%28album%29?wprov=sfla1
https://www.newsweek.com/michael-jackson-bad-video-smooth-criminal-king-pop-657221
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neverland_Ranch?wprov=sfla1
https://web.archive.org/web/20190418234039/https://www.latimes.com/la-me-jacksontimeline-jackson-cancels-world-tour-story.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-12-09-me-49-story.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_child_sexual_abuse_accusations_against_Michael_Jackson?wprov=sfla1
https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-xpm-2013-aug-14-la-me-ln-debbie-rowe-testify-20130814-story.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_appearance_of_Michael_Jackson?wprov=sfla1
Leaving Neverland – Channel 4/HBO 2019
Living With Michael Jackson – ITV/ABC 2003