The undisputed King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was born on this day in 1958. It goes without saying just how impactful his music was and still is to his millions of fans all over the world. Beginning with his time alongside his brothers in the Jackson 5, The Jacksons, and finally embarking on his legendary solo career, there wasn’t much M.J. couldn’t do. From his soaring vocals to his legendary dance moves, Jackson was truly a once in a lifetime performer.
To commemorate his music and celebrate what would have been his 60th birthday, here’s a video playlist of 10 great covers by some of our favorite bands spanning Jackson’s illustrious career.
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” – Umphrey’s McGee w/ Jennifer Hartswick and Dominic Lalli, All Good Music Festival, Masontown, WV – 7/15/11
“Thriller” – String Cheese Incident, Suwannee Hulaween, Live Oak, FL – 10/31/14
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” – Widespread Panic, Phillips Arena, Atlanta, GA – 12/31/09
“Rango” with “Will You Be There” jam – Vulfpeck w/ Trey Anastasio – Red Rocks 5/31/17
“Beat It” – Greensky Bluegrass, The Spirit of Suwannee, Springfest, Live Oak, FL – 3/25/11
“Bad” – DJ Logic & Friends, Owsley’s Golden Road, Boulder, CO – 7/5/09
“Burn This Disco Out” – The Motet, Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, Denver, CO – 1/23/10
“2001 > Billie Jean Jam > 2001” – Phish, Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden, NJ – 6/25/10
“I Want You Back” – Lake Street Dive
“Remember The Time” & “Workin’ Day And Night” – Members of Lettuce and Snarky Puppy for “Stevie Vs. Michael”, Highline Ballroom, New York, NY – 8/13/14
“Off The Wall” – The Main Squeeze, Bear Creek Music Festival, Live Oak, FL – 11/13/14