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Joe Jackson (born David Ian Jackson, 11 August 1954, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire ) is an English musician and singer-songwriter now living in Berlin, described as a unique and critically acclaimed recording artist, whose five Grammy nominations span 1979 to 2001. He is probably best-known for the 1979 hit song "Is She Really Going Out with Him?", which still gets extensive FM radio airplay; for his 1982 hit, "Steppin' Out"; and for his 1984 hit, "You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)".

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An Irish setter dog wears a Michael Jackson costume during a St. Patrick's Day Parade in Tokyo on March 14, 2010. Some 2,000 people took part in the parade to commemorate the Irish patron saint ahead of St. Patrick's Day on March 17. Michael Jackson
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Dr. Conrad Murray (L) looks downward while defense attorney Ed Chernoff addresses Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Keith L. Schwartz as Murray is arraigned in the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Conrad Murray
California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass D-Los Angeles, right, responds to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signing an executive order eliminating 22,000 part-time and temporary positions and ordered that 200,000 state workers receive the federal minimum wage during a news conference in her office at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on Thursday, July 31, 2008. Los Angeles
WASHINGTON - MARCH 16: The Rushmores - mascots for the Washington Nationals MLB baseball team in the guise of former U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - get in on the act as elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnem & Bailey Circus stop near the U.S. Capitol for a photo op as they parade through town to announce the circus's arrival for performances on March 16, 2010 in Washington, DC. The circus' Zing Zang Zoom Red Tour will be at the Verizon Center from March 18 to March 21. Major League Baseball
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 03: (L to R) Super Bowl winning quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints, Hall-of-Fame NFL quarterback Dan Marino of the Miami Dolphins, PGA legend Jack Nicklaus and Grammy winning musician Kenny G pose before teeing off on the first hole during the Honda Classic Kenny G Gold Pro-Am at PGA National Resort And Spa on March 3, 2010 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Kenny G
Andre Dawson, the newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, smiles during a news conference in New York, Thursday Jan. 7, 2010. Baseball Hall of Fame
Former major league baseball player Pete Rose, left, is joined by an unidentified companion before the start of a heavyweight fight between Vitali Klitschko and Chris Arreola Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Los Angeles. Pete Rose
The electric chair in which convicted Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapper Bruno Hauptmann was killed, is part of the Newseum's first changing exhibition, "G-Men and Journalists" on June 17, 2008 in Washington, DC. The exhibit which which covers the top news stories of the FBI's first century explores the role of the media in shaping the bureau's image and the somtimes cooperative, sometimes combative relationship between the press and the FBI. Charles Lindbergh
WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 24: Brian Mitchell #30 of the Washington Reskins runs with the ball during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on November 24, 1991 at RFK Stadium in Washington DC. Brian Stokes Mitchell
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 30: CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide Clive Davis and singer Barbra Streisand during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Salute To Icons Honoring Doug Morris held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 30, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. Sony Music
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi brings the 2009 World Series trophy out to the mound for pregame ceremonies before the Yankees home spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2010. World Series
Howard Weitzman attorney for the Michael Jackson estate talks to the press after a probate hearing at the Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. A judge has approved a deal that will bring Michael Jackson merchandise to store shelves. Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved the deal during a court hearing Monday. Howard Weitzman
Stanford players celebrate after defeating UCLA 70-46 in an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the women's Pac-10 tournament Sunday, March 14, 2010, in Los Angeles. University of California, Los Angeles
NEW YORK - MARCH 20: Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky are seen leaving the wake of actress Natasha Richardson at the American Irish Historical Society March 20, 2009 in New York City. Richardson died at Lenox Hill Hospital on March 18 in New York City after suffering a ski injury at the Mont Tremblant resort in Montreal. Howard Stern
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Jermaine Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson. Los Angeles International Airport
Matt Webster, from Smithfield, Va., is photographed Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Blacksburg, Va. Webster was shot and wounded by the gunman at Virginia Tech on Monday, April 16. In an interview with the Virginian-Pilot, Webster said he considered skipping his 9 a.m. class Monday, then decided he owed it to his professor to show up. Virginian-Pilot
U.S. Marine, Lance Cpl. Ruben Herrera of Memphis, Tennessee, with the First Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Alpha company, crosses a canal during a patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan, Friday, March 19, 2010. Memphis

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Joe Jackson talks to the media as the Jackson family arrives to the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse to watch the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Joe Jackson talks to the media as the Jackson family arrives to the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse to watch the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray at the Airport Los Angeles Courthouse on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray at the Airport Los Angeles Courthouse on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the Airport Courthouse after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the Airport Courthouse after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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Ringo Starr, right, poses with his wife Barbara Bach after he received the 2,401st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. musicians Don Was. left, and Joe Jackson stand behind them.

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Ringo Starr, right, poses with his wife Barbara Bach after he received the 2,401st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. musicians Don Was. left, and Joe Jackson stand behind them.

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Joe Jackson and his son Jermaine Jackson leave the Airport Branch of the Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray, not seen, was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter. Murray pleaded not guilty. He faces up to four years in prison if convicted.

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Joe Jackson and his son Jermaine Jackson leave the Airport Branch of the Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray, not seen, was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter. Murray pleaded not guilty. He faces up to four years in prison if convicted.

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Katherine Jackson, left, and Joe Jackson arrive at the Airport Courthouse where Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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Katherine Jackson, left, and Joe Jackson arrive at the Airport Courthouse where Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death in Los Angeles on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.

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"You're really in the factory"


James Montgomery Mar 18 2010 2:13 AM from Taiwan News

"That was pretty neat holding that bat"


James Montgomery Mar 18 2010 2:13 AM from Taiwan News

"Honestly, there were more than 400 hours of tapes when he died"


Jimi Hendrix Mar 17 2010 2:09 AM from Variety

"He's a big, physical guy who kind of has the mentality of a defensive player because he likes to hit ... We think he can do a lot of different things for us. We're excited to see what he can do in the spring."


Rickey Bustle Mar 16 2010 7:56 AM from The Daily Advertiser

"It's been pretty hard ... but I just deal with it."


Joe Jackson Mar 16 2010 3:44 AM from CBS 11 - Dallas/Fort Worth

"It just makes me feel unsafe ... It makes me feel like it's not a place where I can trust people."


Joe Jackson Mar 16 2010 3:44 AM from CBS 11 - Dallas/Fort Worth

"You're right there — you hear it, you smell it, you see it"


James Montgomery Mar 14 2010 8:01 AM from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Our defense has more speed than usual and runs well"


Rickey Bustle Mar 14 2010 6:09 AM from 2TheAdvocate.com

"We are down numbers at the running back position ... That group needs to keep working. It was great to see Brad jump in there and pick up the slack. He was forced into it but did a good job."


Rickey Bustle Mar 14 2010 6:09 AM from 2TheAdvocate.com

"Ladarius just keeps getting better ... He made two big plays, and we’ll continue to count on him."


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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Joe Jackson talks to the media as the Jackson family arrives to the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse to watch the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 8: Joe Jackson talks to the media as the Jackson family arrives to the County of Los Angeles Airport Branch Courthouse to watch the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of pop star Michael Jackson on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Murray was personal physician to Michael Jackson when he died from an overdose of a powerful prescription sedative at the age of 50 on June 25. Jackson was rehearsing for a 50-concert comeback series at the O2 arena in London while staying at a rented estate in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles. He was pronounced dead at nearby Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray at the Airport Los Angeles Courthouse on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the arraignment of Dr. Conrad Murray at the Airport Los Angeles Courthouse on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the Airport Courthouse after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the Airport Courthouse after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 08: Joe Jackson leaves the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport after the arraingment of Dr Conrad Murray on February 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson�s personal physician, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter of Jackson.

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