Jackie Wilson

Rod Stewart realizes a dream recording with Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder on new 'Soulbook'. Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding. On his new album, "Soulbook," he gets a chance to pay tribute to his childhood idols in song ? and even gets a chance to sing with one of them on the CD.

The way he moved: Michael Jackson leaves void in the dance world; new generation discovers him. Growing up in Crown Heights, Anthony Rue II wanted to be like Mike.

Singers, dancers lead thousands in celebrating Michael Jackson's life in pop icon's hometown. This gritty steel-making city where Michael Jackson got his start playing on street corners with his brothers and competing in talent shows said goodbye to the King of Pop with a show that featured experienced homegrown talent, as well as youngsters who hope to follow in his footsteps.

King of Pop began performerÕs music education

Appreciation: Michael Jackson was so much more than the King of Pop. When Michael Jackson anointed himself "King of Pop" over two decades ago, there was considerable rumbling about his hubris: Yes, he may have become a world sensation with record-setting sales of "Thriller," and yes, he may have had a string of No. 1 hits with smashes like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," but the KING OF ALL POP MUSIC?

When you're good, you're good; when you're really good, you're bad. And when you're the best at something and you do it with style, people call you sweet.