I used to love his music once upon a time so I just cannot let it pass without a mention on this blog. I still can't believe that Michael Jackson is no more. I grew up listening to his songs, watching his music videos, watching him wade through numerous controversies and ultimately become a misunderstood, bankrupt recluse.
Let us set aside his flaws (and he does have many of them) and celebrate his groundbreaking career. Starting out as part of the Jackson 5, he found fame and fortune despite a controlling, sadistic father and ended up as one of the major legends of our time. Right from 'Thriller' to 'Black or White' to "We are the world" to his moonwalk - Michael was different from the run of the mill pop star. He was unique and will always be remembered for his music. That he was part of so many unfortunate controversies like his numerous surgeries on his nose and lightening of his skin, the child molestation accusations (to this day I am not sure if he was just an innocent that got manipulated for money or if he was truly guilty), his kids (who show no trace of African American in them by the way - that said, he may have been a wonderful dad to them) is...well... unfortunate. He was NUTS for sure but there was no denying his musical genius. Would his mega-comeback efforts have been successful? We will never know.
Rest in peace MJ!!
Some of his works: Beat It
Stranger in Moscow
Heal the World
Just watched Thriller again...after such a long time...every move, every frame was familiar.
ReplyDeleteAssuming he did nothing criminal, just being a bit weird? Heck, a guy like that had all the right in the world.
Rest in peace, Michael
@RK - Yeah - the sad thing is we'll never know.
ReplyDeleteHis music and genius was awesome though!!