Michael Jackson was, for the people of my generation, the first big star that we ever knew. He was pop music and superstardom. His songs inspired millions; sometimes he made you dance, sometimes he made you think. Sometimes he even made you cry. His legacy can be found in an era of artists who had not even been born when Thriller, his signature album, was released. Much of today's music bares his artistic DNA, whether intentional—beat loops and lyrical retreads of his numerous hits—or unintentional—the brash singing style and enthusiastic dance moves that he pioneered.The controversy that surrounded him in his final years may serve as judge and jury in some people's eyes; which is sad, and highly unjustified. Though he was accused of horrible crimes, but was never once convicted. No evidence could be produced to confirm the scandolous accounts put forward. People tend to get stuck on tabloids and sensationalism, and the result is an unfair depiction of a man.
In the end, Michael was an immensely talented man who loved life, and loved the world and the people who inhabited it. He was an entertainer who persevered for 40 years in an industry that swallows up and spits out hundreds on a daily basis. He was the King, and he will be forever loved and missed.
R.I.P.
1 comment:
nicely written Geoff.
RIP MJ
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