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Michael Jackson: The Original Video Vanguard

This year’s recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson. Today, MJ would…

31 Jan 1993: Singer Michael Jackson performs during halftime at Super Bowl XXVII between the Dallas Cowboys and the Buffalo Bills at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won the game, 52-17. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport

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This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Thriller

This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Beat It

This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Billie Jean

This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Smooth Criminal


This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Scream (Feat. Janet Jackson) 

This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Ghosts

This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Remember The Time

This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Black Or White 

This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

The Way You Make Me Feel 

This year's recipient of the MTV Video Vanguard Award was P!NK, but we want to take a moment to recognize the originator of the term, Michael Jackson.

Today, MJ would have been 57 years old - which seems crazy that he and Prince were both born the same year.

And while many other performers scored the Video Vanguard Award, (including David Bowie, The Beatles, Madonna, George Michael, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, and more), nobody did videos like Michael Jackson did videos.

Though many times celebrated, he can never be duplicated. Here are our picks of the Top 10 Best Videos from the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Dirty Diana

Amy Cooper is one with the force, and the force is with her.