When people look back on Michael Jackson years from now, do you think Michael Jackson will be remembered more for his music, or more for his personal troubles?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Music
69%
Personal troubles
21%
Don't know
10%
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The statistic presents reason for remembering Michael Jackson as named by adults Americans in June 2014. During a survey, 69 percent of respondents stated they believed that Michael Jackson would be remembered for his music.
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The Economist. (June 24, 2014). When people look back on Michael Jackson years from now, do you think Michael Jackson will be remembered more for his music, or more for his personal troubles? [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/311591/reasons-for-remembering-michael-jackson/
The Economist. "When people look back on Michael Jackson years from now, do you think Michael Jackson will be remembered more for his music, or more for his personal troubles?." Chart. June 24, 2014. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/311591/reasons-for-remembering-michael-jackson/
The Economist. (2014). When people look back on Michael Jackson years from now, do you think Michael Jackson will be remembered more for his music, or more for his personal troubles?. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/311591/reasons-for-remembering-michael-jackson/
The Economist. "When People Look Back on Michael Jackson Years from Now, Do You Think Michael Jackson Will Be Remembered More for His Music, or More for His Personal Troubles?." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 24 Jun 2014, /statistics/311591/reasons-for-remembering-michael-jackson/
The Economist, When people look back on Michael Jackson years from now, do you think Michael Jackson will be remembered more for his music, or more for his personal troubles? ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/311591/reasons-for-remembering-michael-jackson/ (last visited July 21, 2026)
When people look back on Michael Jackson years from now, do you think Michael Jackson will be remembered more for his music, or more for his personal troubles? [Graph], The Economist, June 24, 2014. [Online]. Available: /statistics/311591/reasons-for-remembering-michael-jackson/
