My View of Michael Jackson on the Day of His Death

[kismetrose]

Michael Jackson was one of the glittering music gods of my childhood, shining in a constellation that came to include Prince, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner, Boy George, Billy Idol, and many other fabulous musicians and showmen.  These were truly "glitterati," covered in brilliant makeup, wild hair, glimmering jewels and flashy fabrics.  How

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[aladdar]

Agreed. My first response upon hearing of his death was, "Good a child molester off the streets." Later on though I began to soften. I was reminded of the MJ that I loved as a child in the 80's. How he was larger than life to me in my favorite (at the time) EPCOT Center Attraction "Captain EO". How "thriller" terrified me, how I loved the dancing of "Smooth Criminal"

MJ's music (at least before he began turning into a freak show) will always be remembered fondly. The person behind it not so much. But his art was great. Most great artists are troubled in many ways, its what drives them to create great art in the first place.