When it comes to global music domination, the King of Pop Michael Jackson had the world in his glittery glove. Jackson, 50, passed after suffering a massive heart attack at his Holmby Hills, California, home on Thursday, leaving behind an unmatched legacy and legions of fans.

Born on August 29, 1958, the Gary Indiana native served as the frontman for his family band, The Jackson 5, at the tender age of 11. His angelic vocals would soon become known as one of Motown's best. As the tween blessed the group's chart toppers such as "I Want You Back," "The Love You Save," "I'll Be There, and "ABC" with his heavenly vocals he made him and his brothers the first pop group in history to have four No. 1 consecutive hits.

J5 loyalists were soon able to tune in to see their favorite boy band every Saturday immortalized in the cartoon world on "The Jackson 5" cartoon series. Eventually the "Who's Loving You" singer would take a break from the group to pursue a solo career in 1971 and enjoyed some success with his debut single "Got to Be There," "Rockin Robin," and "Ben," the title song for the children's thriller about a pet mouse. Although the world received a glimpse of his star power without his brothers, MJ reunited with his brothers in 1975 after leaving Motown and signing to Epic as The Jacksons in 1976. However, the following year he would make his foray into film with the big-screen adaptation of "The Wiz" featuring the former Supreme Being, Diana Ross, and meet for the first time Quincy Jones, who scored the film.

The second time around Jackson released the platinum-selling, Quincy Jones-produced "Off the Wall," birthing party starters such as "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" and "Rock With You." Despite his solo success, Jackson remained loyal to his brothers. Ever the quintessential juggernaut, Jackson set the blueprint for live performances with illusionist dance moves such as the Moon Walk and his signature pop-locking as well as his eclectic style of fire-engine red motorcycle jackets, boots, and military-style clothing that have inspired many of today's artists such as Usher, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and more.

His cross-generational appeal transcended music's racial barriers beginning with MTV, making him the first Black artist to appear on the network. In keeping the tradition of setting historical firsts, Jackson's 1982 blockbuster, "Thriller," was not only the best-selling album of all time, but it spawned the first mini-movie style video for the title track replete with special effects of body-rocking zombies and a possessed MJ.

Three years later, Jackson cowrote and sang on the charitable single for USA for Africa, "We Are The World," which included some of music's elite including Lionel Richie, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, and Tina Turner.

Although the musical visionary did not escape criticism about this eccentric lifestyle and child molestation allegations, he remained popular among his devotees around the world. Winning a total of 19 Grammy Awards and hundreds of other honors, indeed, he will reign forever as the King of Pop.