So sad, such a talent. I grew up listening to MJ, off the wall is one of my faves.
I just hope he is remembered for what he achieved early in his life and not the latter.
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Michael Jackson's Death
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Very sad news indeed, I was never a big Micheal Jackson fan. However his influence on music was huge. Found out last night just after I got home when my friend phoned me.
Craig🙂
I think anybody who is into music is either a fan or has alot of respect for his contribution to music.
I was certainly a fan. RIP
Yesterday was really a day of reflection for me with the death of two icons from my youth...Farrah Fawcett and then Michael. I was working part time in a music store at the time his mega album "Thriller" hit the music world, our store was packed with his old and new fans, it was a site to see.
Since I no longer have a turntable all of my albums have been converted to interchangeable framed art in our home recreation area. It was just a few weeks ago that I changed out the Thriller album with another....looks like I need to change it back this weekend in honor of a recent music icon that has yet to see an equal in overall talent and market appeal.
Rest in Peace.
I couldn't believe it when I heard about it this morning.
He was a great performer and so professional, I remember playing his music when testing my Beo stuff in the early 90s, even the press used his single "Bad" to test the BeoSystem 2500 when it was launched.
Rest in peace, king of pop..🙁
Danmarks Radio P3 woke me up this morning with this unbelievable news. They changed their music program and played Man in the Mirror, Beat it, Billy Jean, Thriller....we know them all. Never been a Michael Jackson fan, but it is great pop music and Michael had a lot of really great people around: Quincy Jones, Bruce Swedian, Steve Lukather, Eddie Van Halen,The Porcaros.........
Stefan
I went to his 'Bad' concert at Aintree in Sept 1988. As an 18 year old, with an outdoor crowd of 125,000 (a world record at the time), and Kim Wilde supporting - it was an amazing experience.
An immensely talented performer and songwriter, whose songs have shaped music and defined generations. I thank him for everything he has done for music and the pleasure and memories his songs have given me.
Sadly, i think the man was the product of a seriously unbalanced childhood. I shall say no more. 🙁
Lee
Thank you R Patton for mentioning Farrah Fawcett who died yesterday. 62 is far too young. I feel saddened that the death of MJ has overshaddowed that of Farrah.
I didn't like Micheal Jackson very much but 50 is far too young for anyone to lose their life.
There is absolutely no doubt about his talent and his contribution to music over the past few decades.
Unexpected, but not totally surprising. He was deteriorating fast, (like me he had lupus - but I'm not sure what form). The upcoming 50 date residency was a massive stress for a man in his condition, and it seemed to be something he was doing out of need rather than choice. He looked weirdly animated, different, at the press conference - to the extent that many speculated it was a stand in.
Unexpected, but not totally surprising. He was deteriorating fast, (like me he had lupus - but I'm not sure what form). The upcoming 50 date residency was a massive stress for a man in his condition, and it seemed to be something he was doing out of need rather than choice. He looked weirdly animated, different, at the press conference - to the extent that many speculated it was a stand in.
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