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How did Michael Jackson change the music industry?

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Michael Jackson transformed the music industry by breaking racial barriers and revolutionizing music videos. His album 'Thriller' became the best-selling album of all time, and its innovative music videos changed how artists promoted their music, paving the way for future African-American performers on platforms like MTV. Additionally, he popularized the long-form music video as an art form, blending music, dance, and storytelling. Jackson's success challenged traditional marketing practices in the music business, making his achievements a benchmark for future artists.

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Michael Jackson transformed the music industry by breaking racial barriers and revolutionizing music videos.
'a stage with a drum set and microphones'
His album 'Thriller' became the best-selling album of all time, and its innovative music videos changed how artists promoted their music, paving the way for future African-American performers on platforms like MTV[1][2][4][9].
Michael Jackson
Additionally, he popularized the long-form music video as an art form, blending music, dance, and storytelling[3][10].
'a man with curly hair'
Jackson's success challenged traditional marketing practices in the music business, making his achievements a benchmark for future artists[7][11].

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