To answer your questions, 2 Kitties, I think it is because of their parents, more than anything. He was popular all through my childhood and early adult life because of the Jackson 5 and because of his solo successes through the early 80's. My 12 year old knows who he is because me (and of course, Thriller, which we still listen to on occasion). In fact, the last CD that he put out, my daughter specifically requested. I guess a guy like Michael is like Elvis and everyone knows who he is.
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