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The Cultural Impact Of Michael Jackson

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The personal life of Michael Jackson may have grabbed the headlines in his later years, but his career is what left an indelible stamp on American culture. 

In song, in dance, in video, Jackson changed some popular art forms for good. 

It is this aspect of his life that is the focus of Steve Knopper's book MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson

Knopper is a contributing editor to Rolling Stone; he digs into the forces and influences that produced Jackson's work. 

Knopper racked up 400 interviews creating his book; he sits for one with The Exchange.  

 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.