hooskins
06-26-2009, 10:49 AM
Even though I was still young, MJ was big stuff in the 90's. I remember listening to his music all the time when I was pretty young. Anytime I was at a family get-together, wedding, etc. or any kinda of place that needed upbeat music at times, MJ's stuff was the first to be played.
I don't know the truth about all the stuff that happened later in his life, but his impact on the world via music is hugely positive and I really doubt there will be a figure like that in a long time. Like someone said, Beetles, Elvis and him. RIP.
I'm betting it was due to prescription drugs. That was my first guess, rumors are starting to come out now confirming it.
He did have some similarities with the king. Prescription drug use? He married the Kings daughter. Big time recluse. Self-proclaimed King of pop, etc.
firstdown
06-26-2009, 11:34 AM
Just heard on the news that MJ had a live in DR. who now is missing and the cops are looking for him. This is going to get nasty before its all over with and I'm guessing that a few Dr's will be in some trouble.
Hell, I had almost forgotten about that one already
so we got round 2 today? who are the next 2?
cronkite? and ???????
Stay strong Swayze!
GhettoDogAllStars
06-26-2009, 12:02 PM
He was a true legend -- the greatest single performer of all time.
BDBohnzie
06-26-2009, 12:42 PM
Whether you like him or not, Michael Jackson was an amazingly talented musician/songwriter/choreographer/videographer/humanitarian. As others have pointed out, looking back over the last 60 years of music, you have the Beatles, Elvis, and Michael Jackson (Someone on the radio last night threw out the name Frank Sinatra, which I won't argue with). No one else comes comparably close in terms of music icons or legends.
KLHJ2
06-26-2009, 12:52 PM
On the outside I pretend that it's no big deal and I do not care. That is how I want to feel about the situation anyway. The truth is that I was holding back tears and other emotions on my way to work this morning. Wierd...I discovered that I do have a heart.
GMScud
06-26-2009, 01:32 PM
Last Photo anyone?
Michael Jackson: Exclusive Last Photo (http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/06/75724/)
That's pretty upsetting.
KLHJ2
06-26-2009, 01:45 PM
That's pretty upsetting.
That's Hollywood.
GMScud
06-26-2009, 01:53 PM
That's Hollywood.
Seriously. Some EMT probably snapped that picture on his/her cell phone and sold it to E or TMZ or whomever. Lame.