Saturday, June 27, 2009

The last of the true global icons...

Is now resting once and forevermore. Unique, incredibly talented, deeply troubled, and ultimately a tragic figure. In spite of what some might say or think about Michael this past decade, the fact remains he is indeed one of the greatest musical talents to ever grace this earth... and for that, I deeply respect his achievements over his 39 years of performing in the spotlight.
I'd like to think maybe out there somewhere up in the night sky, there's a man now walking on the moon cool... RIP King of Pop, you'll be missed but not forgotten.

4 comments:

M said...

There were two Michael Jacksons.

One was an incredibly talented musician/dancer. The other was a parody, the punch line to his own life.

Even now, it's not clear which of those will be his legacy.

Eric said...

Very true.

Although one has to take into account that before Michael there was Elvis... and look how he ended up. His downfall and death were embarrassing, but his legacy only focuses on his prime.

I think Michael's legacy might take the same turn, but it remains to be seen considering the major legal battles on the way.

Anonymous said...

MJ didn't invent the moonwalk . . .

M said...

Anonymous: MJ didn't invent the moonwalk . . .

That's true. And Diana Ross didn't discover the Jackson 5 either, even though I've heard at least one news report that repeated the false propaganda from Motown.