Music
20 Nov 18

On this day: Michael Jackson honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

34 years ago the King of Pop received a much deserved a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To commemorate the day, we look at MJ's most iconic performances over the years.

On this day in 1984, Michael Jackson received a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. Potentially one of the most deserving artists to receive a star, he remains a source of inspiration for artists around the world to this day.

Jackson was named Forbes' highest-paid dead celebrities list of 2018. According to NME, the late singer is earning more now than when he was alive, hauling $400 million in this year alone. The King of Pop passed away on 25 June 2009, as tributes poured in for Jackson from Madonna, Slash, Justin Timberlake and many more.

Hot Press Editor Niall Stokes offered his tribute saying, "It is a sad end to what was by any standards an extraordinary and record-breaking career. Michael Jackson was up there among the biggest selling artists of all time, which is all the more remarkable because in fact he released a relatively small number of records as a solo artist."

To mark this day, we look back at Michael Jackson's 5 most iconic performances.

1995: Performance at the VMAs with Slash

15 minutes of pure entertainment with huge dance productions and a stripped back performance of 'You Are Not Alone'. A somewhat unlikely pairing with Slash, but makes for an unforgettable performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzulgbua3e0

1993: Superbowl half-time show

The NFL approached Jackson to perform at the Superbowl as one of the first high profile artists to play the half-time show. It is still noted as one of the most watched television events. Watch the full video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idg8TNknvDU

1988: Live at the Grammys

30 years ago MJ gave this magical performance of 'Man in the Mirror'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGCnFBhv5jg

1983: The first ever moonwalk

During the Motown 25th Anniversary telecast, Michael Jackson wowed with his performance of 'Billie Jean' debuting the moonwalk (at 3:40 in the video).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d17ggav1Lto

1969: First Jackson 5 performance

Before he was a solo superstar, the Jacksons were the taking over as the next big thing. Watch their first TV appearance on Motown Gold from The Ed Sullivan Show, when Michael was just eleven years old.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT586E9OUfg