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Michael Jackson, the undisputed King of Pop with more than 13 number one hits during his career, died today of cardiac arrest. He was 50.

In a week when the big news was the death of Michael Jackson, some of music's biggest stars were still making headlines: Chris Brown pled guilty to assaulting Rihanna, Marilyn Manson discussed $200K drug budgets, and Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.Am's entourage exchanged words -- and, allegedly, fists -- with gossip b

For millions of fans worldwide, Michael Jackson's death is not only a tragic end to a shining yet tormented life, but also a chance to look back at the King of Pop's career -- and its affect on our lives. Here SPIN staffers remember their first encounters with Jackson and his music.