Michael Jackson suddenly passed away on Thursday at 2:26 p.m. It is still not clear what brought the music legend to his demise, although speculations abound that he died of stress and overdose of prescription medications. The whole world is in mourning. Radio stations around the globe are playing his hits back-to-back as a way to revere the only and only King of Pop.The Indiana native is not only being remembered by his American fans, but also by his followers around the world. Radio stations are playing his songs continuously, from his earlier hits with his brothers, The Jackson 5, to his later songs. His fans are paying him tribute around the world are mourning over the music industry's great loss.
Pakistani radio station, City FM 89, has been playing Jackson's songs all day. General manager Munizeh Senai told ABC News, "There are many people in Pakistan who don't know that the world is round but know who Michael is." In Japan, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communication, Tsutomu Sato, told the press, "I grew up listening and watching The Jackson Five. Therefore the news of his death leaves me with a feeling of sadness." Jackson's CDs are also selling out online. His albums' sales shoot up and occupied 14 of the top 20 places on the Amazon.co.uk, the online vendor told visitbulgaria.info. Back in Gary, Indiana, fans paid their respect to Jackson's humble beginnings.
