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The World Mourns Michael Jackson

Before he died yesterday, Michael Jackson was preparing for 50 concerts, one for every year of his life. He planned to perform them in London. But speakers of English were by no means his only fans, as we hear from Pete Paphides, chief pop music for the Times of London .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Before he died yesterday, Michael Jackson was preparing for 50 concerts, one for every year of his life. He planned to perform them in London. But speakers of English were by no means his only fans, as we hear from Pete Paphides, chief pop music for the Times of London.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Karen Radziner

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    Pete Paphides

    Pop Music Critic, Times of London

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