Michael Jackson left a huge mark on popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.07.05

Michael Jackson left his mark on popular culture.

VOA: special.2009.06.27

It is understood that the shows will mark Michael's retirement from touring - although he may play special one-off concerts and charity events in the future.

BBC: Michael 'to retire from touring'

And we will prove to you that the best-known celebrity and the most vulnerable celebrity became the mark: Michael Jackson.

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Musician Jools Holland, English National Opera boss Paul Daniel, and dome party organisers Mark Fisher and Michael Lockett will have the final say.

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