Michael Jackson
OK I have to admit I may be one of the few people in the world that didn't buy Thriller when it came out. My album buying dollar in those days went more towards Lou Reed, Bowie, Stones etc. Having said that what an amazing artist he was. As with many people I must have hit the dance floor on hundreds of occasions to a Michael Jackson track. Sure he was a troubled soul but his talent brought joy to millions of people around the world. Along with his classics my favorite MJ track is "Stranger in Moscow".
R.I.P Michael