Jackson joins Madonna and Prince in 50s club

MICHAEL Jackson celebrates his 50th birthday today hot on the heels of Madonna and Prince, who have already struck the half century note.

While his career has never recovered from high-profile allegations of child molestation, the colour-customised California dweller has left an indelible mark in the annals of modern music.

More reviled than revered, the once monikered Peter Pan of Pop has become more recognised latterly for errant and erratic behaviour.