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RIAA Reaction To The Passing Of Michael Jackson

WASHINGTON - Below is a comment from RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Bainwol on the death of Michael Jackson:
"There is no measure of the loss of one of the greatest recording artists, cultural icons and significant figures in all of human history. There is only one Michael Jackson, and there will forever be only one Michael Jackson. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and his legions and generations of fans."