DETROIT- Michael Jackson was the most entertaining pop star of the 80s and 90s. He was the best-selling music artist from the year he started till his death in 2009.
Recently, the late pop star will be honoured in Motown with a street named Michael Jackson Avenue, officials announced on Thursday (May 17) in Detroit.
The city, which has a rich history of nurturing American musical talent, will rename a portion of its Randolph Street in the downtown theatre district in honor of the late entertainer. The tribute comes 50 years after his family group known as the Jackson 5 birthed their career with a successful recording contract audition in the Motor City.
“The Jacksons were among the first groups of black American performers to attain crossover status, and went on to release hit after hit after hit,” said city spokesman Stephen Grady.
Michael Jackson, who started with the group, went on to become one of the most famous performers in pop music history.
His sudden death news left a huge shock to the world and a great loss to the music industry.
“This is where music comes from. This is where everybody copied the Motown sound,” Jackie Jackson said at a Detroit news conference.
