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Post by jacque on Jun 29, 2010 18:25:26 GMT -5
MJ's Albums In High Demand (28-6-2010) In the 12 months since his death, Michael Jackson has sold over 9 million CDs in the United States alone with 800,000 of that being releases of work done with his brothers as the Jackson5 or The Jacksons and another 12.9 million digital track downloads.
Keith Caulfield, Senior Chart Manager for Billboard, told Access Hollywood recently that while there have been other popular musicians that have passed away in the last 20 years, the trauma caused by the death of Michael Jackson was unbelievable.
“Last year, when we saw the instant response from consumers waiting to purchase Jackson’s albums, there was nothing to compare it to,” Caulfield said. “This particular situation is unique — the reaction from fans, the reaction of the marketplace — all of that was uncharted territory.”
Caulfield added that from the yearlong demand for Jackson’s music, last week there was an even higher spike in sales as fans prepared to honor and mourn the anniversary of the King of Pop’s death. For the year in total, Jackson has sold an estimated 35 million albums worldwide. According to Billboard, that is an unprecedented response to the sudden death of a musician.
Source: MJFC / thecelebritycafe.com
But, of course, what else did anyone expect?!? That's our Michael!! ;D
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Post by MaryAnn Layton on Jul 3, 2010 14:13:51 GMT -5
This shows further proof to the media who, when they speak about Michael, they resist saying he was THE biggest entertainer ever! They say he was "one of" the best, but we know better!
Not to mention that his memorial service at the Staples Center was the most highly watched world wide event in the history of man!
Beat that!
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