Michael Jackson ***August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009***

[Saint John]

some people are born to be the brightest of stars where they light up the skies for all to see. some people are born into this world to provide gifts for all to treasure and cherish. although he was born a man and may have had some of those human traits he was an icon who captured our attention; who drew us into his life and would not let us look away; he was an amazing talented man given to us by God as a sparkling beacon in music and talent. and although his light has dimmed and gone dark his spirit will continue to brighten our hearts and souls. i suppose it is expected the stars will weep and the sky will cry cause of the sadness which has fell down all over us on this earth; good bye dear dear Michael and Farrah. Watch the skies during the night and I am sure you will see two shooting stars as the souls of these creative people will soar beyond our sight as they vanish somewhere into the night.

I see you're still fucking nuts.

[Tito]

some people are born to be the brightest of stars where they light up the skies for all to see. some people are born into this world to provide gifts for all to treasure and cherish. although he was born a man and may have had some of those human traits he was an icon who captured our attention; who drew us into his life and would not let us look away; he was an amazing talented man given to us by God as a sparkling beacon in music and talent. and although his light has dimmed and gone dark his spirit will continue to brighten our hearts and souls. i suppose it is expected the stars will weep and the sky will cry cause of the sadness which has fell down all over us on this earth; good bye dear dear Michael and Farrah. Watch the skies during the night and I am sure you will see two shooting stars as the souls of these creative people will soar beyond our sight as they vanish somewhere into the night.

I see you're still fucking nuts.

I'm glad someone else said it.

[Babyblue]

some people are born to be the brightest of stars where they light up the skies for all to see. some people are born into this world to provide gifts for all to treasure and cherish. although he was born a man and may have had some of those human traits he was an icon who captured our attention; who drew us into his life and would not let us look away; he was an amazing talented man given to us by God as a sparkling beacon in music and talent. and although his light has dimmed and gone dark his spirit will continue to brighten our hearts and souls. i suppose it is expected the stars will weep and the sky will cry cause of the sadness which has fell down all over us on this earth; good bye dear dear Michael and Farrah. Watch the skies during the night and I am sure you will see two shooting stars as the souls of these creative people will soar beyond our sight as they vanish somewhere into the night.

That was so beautiful

[NealIsGod]

Lots of comedians on here today.

[strangegrey]

He hasn't been relevant for 17 years.

Bullshit. That dude was relevant 24/7. He wasn't relevant relative to his past fame, but the man was still The King Of Pop. I hope your nuts get caught in your zipper, you trip and fall on Windy City Breakdown, and it slices your pecker off.

Alright, here you're smoking crack, Dan. Get real. The dude has been tabloid fodder since the mid 90s.

He last was relevant in music in the 90s...and that is undeniable. You can claim otherwise, but it's just not at all true.

Discount anything I've said in this thread up until now....but he has been a tabloid joke since Clinton was president.

Run him down all you want, but the celebration of his life and music, and mourning of his passing over the next few days will dwarf almost anybody's in this world's

That's NOT the issue I'm responding to you about. Your assertion that Jackson was relevant over the past 17 years is what this is about....

..to that you are wrong. He was a tabloid joke since the mid 90s, you know that.





And with respect to the celebration of his life and music...you are right. It will dwarf everything, including reality. The fact still remains he fed alcohol to children and most likely exploited it's effect when having his way with the children....

[Rhiannon]

Everyone knows about Jackson's failings. We don't need anyone to educate us. And here's a news flash for you high and mighty people: When someone dies, most people like to remember the good things about the person. Well, at least normal people do.

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It is completely base to speak ill of the dead. And to speak ill of a deceased man you never knew and choose his passing as a moment to hop on a ideological platform (not that I don't agree people who hurt kids should rot in hell, I do agree) and drag his name down unnecessarily is heartless.

Frank, T... you guys should feel ashamed. Cut the man some slack. It doesn't matter now anyway. He's dead, God will sort him out either way the story goes.

[NealIsGod]

Everyone knows about Jackson's failings. We don't need anyone to educate us. And here's a news flash for you high and mighty people: When someone dies, most people like to remember the good things about the person. Well, at least normal people do.

+101827346347832891
It is completely base to speak ill of the dead. And to speak ill of a deceased man you never knew and choose his passing as a moment to hop on a ideological platform (not that I don't agree people who hurt kids should rot in hell, I do agree) and drag his name down unnecessarily is heartless.

Frank, T... you guys should feel ashamed. Cut the man some slack. It doesn't matter now anyway. He's dead, God will sort him out either way the story goes.

Yes, we will all pay for our sins when our time comes.

[Don]

One person who will be devastated is Diana Ross, even though they might have drifted apart over the years they had one of those unbreakable bonds.

Written for Marvin Gaye but appropriate here as well , I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVlbbk4SPC4

[Carla777]

Is strange but i never imagine saw him grow older anyway, maybe because of the fact he was a pedophile and a plastic surgery addict, so he always look like a freak kid...but can't deny he was a complete and amazing artist, no doubt about it

My favs:

beat it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3PaFt5lTU8
thriller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MviFGVivyk

I'm no Jacko fan but you may want to reword your post

Si, I don't have certainty about that, actually for me he had perverse structure characteristics...but for a fact you are right i don't know, actually i think no one know for real (unless the person beside the childs was there) that he was or not a child molester...now no matter what,his dead is a sad new. From the artist point of view, nobody can't beat him, as the King of Pop...the guy could write,sing and dance like anyone else,he used to fly on stage!!

[Rockindeano]

He hasn't been relevant for 17 years.

And Jon Friga hasn't been relevant in 23 years, so wtf is your point?

When Friga goes, or Neal, I won't dance on their graves and trust me, they have pulled some terrible shit as well.

[Behshad]

R.I.P Michael Jackson. He was a talented musician with many great songs and performances. At the end of the day he will be remembered because of all his qualities that changed the pop music .

[NealIsGod]

A news conference is about to start at the UCLA Medical Center. Turn it on.

[strangegrey]

Frank, T... you guys should feel ashamed. Cut the man some slack. It doesn't matter now anyway. He's dead, God will sort him out either way the story goes.

Thanks Rhi, but hardly. I feel that history usually gets it right. Sadly, history was too easy on Hitler, Hussein and Musselini. Unfortunately, I see the same thing happening with Jacko.


And you are right, God will sort it out. I have full confidence and faith in that. But I am also entitled to my opinion regarding the man and his disgraceful actions while he was alive.

Why is it that it is ok for people to celebrate the deaths of people like Hitler and to recount their horrid actions, but not ok to speak the same of a child molester?

[madsplash]

Everyone knows about Jackson's failings. We don't need anyone to educate us. And here's a news flash for you high and mighty people: When someone dies, most people like to remember the good things about the person. Well, at least normal people do.

+101827346347832891
It is completely base to speak ill of the dead. And to speak ill of a deceased man you never knew and choose his passing as a moment to hop on a ideological platform (not that I don't agree people who hurt kids should rot in hell, I do agree) and drag his name down unnecessarily is heartless.

Frank, T... you guys should feel ashamed. Cut the man some slack. It doesn't matter now anyway. He's dead, God will sort him out either way the story goes.

[bluejeangirl76]

It doesn't matter now anyway. He's dead, God will sort him out either way the story goes.

+ infinity

And for those who aren't sad over his death, at least think for just a minute of his family. This is huge and it's all playing out in front of every camera on earth, and they're not going to have a moment's peace for a very very long time to come. Now think of your own family going through it. It's sad.

I mean, this news broke so fast that some of his family found out by watching tv.

Peronally, the more his public downward sprial played out, the less interest I had, but before 1993, I was a fan... I grew up with this music, and I still enjoy most of it. What happened after... well, I don't condone any of that, but it's no longer a matter he has to answer for on Earth.

[Rockindeano]

A news conference is about to start at the UCLA Medical Center. Turn it on.

One cannot get into Westwood(UCLA) right now, so Sarah, you aren't missing anything.

I am sad because the dude was a influential being in music, but his accomplishments weren't as great as I am reading here, but we can discuss/argue that at a later date.

[strangegrey]

Yes, we will all pay for our sins when our time comes.

LOL. You're too funny...when I get hauled into court for child molestation, you can do your dance...but until then, lol...

[DavidC]

That should put any rumors to rest I'd think.

Wow, when did ET go National Enquirer.

Isn't that a pic of when he burned his head during the Pepsi commerical? It looks old.

He's tubed in this pic, I doubt it was the hair fire , he was alert during that incident.

True........didn't notice that at first.

[Carla777]

A news conference is about to start at the UCLA Medical Center. Turn it on.

CNN is spanish say the same thing here...and they are showing thriller!! love The video..Vicent Price voice...Michael dance....the zombies...cool!

Rest in Peace Michael...your work will live on forever...

[Deb]

Frank, T... you guys should feel ashamed. Cut the man some slack. It doesn't matter now anyway. He's dead, God will sort him out either way the story goes.

Thanks Rhi, but hardly. I feel that history usually gets it right. Sadly, history was too easy on Hitler, Hussein and Musselini. Unfortunately, I see the same thing happening with Jacko.


And you are right, God will sort it out. I have full confidence and faith in that. But I am also entitled to my opinion regarding the man and his disgraceful actions while he was alive.

Why is it that it is ok for people to celebrate the deaths of people like Hitler and to recount their horrid actions, but not ok to speak the same of a child molester?

Maybe because one is undisputed fact and one is speculation.

[StoneCold]

The attention this is getting (and will get) is reminscent of Elvis and John Lennon's deaths.

[Rockindeano]

Tito you slimy piece of shit. You would probably celebrate an Obama assassination too wouldn't you you sick turd. Just because the guy was not the best human being alive, doesn't mean you need to use his death to make yourself look good, and by the way, you look anything but good right now.

[madsplash]

Frank, T... you guys should feel ashamed. Cut the man some slack. It doesn't matter now anyway. He's dead, God will sort him out either way the story goes.

Thanks Rhi, but hardly. I feel that history usually gets it right. Sadly, history was too easy on Hitler, Hussein and Musselini. Unfortunately, I see the same thing happening with Jacko.


And you are right, God will sort it out. I have full confidence and faith in that. But I am also entitled to my opinion regarding the man and his disgraceful actions while he was alive.

Why is it that it is ok for people to celebrate the deaths of people like Hitler and to recount their horrid actions, but not ok to speak the same of a child molester?

Child molester? Show ANY fucking proof. A family who took money to go away or a complete acquital?

[Rockindeano]

The attention this is getting (and will get) is reminscent of Elvis and John Lennon's deaths.

Lula and I were just talking about this. She mentioned MJ's passing is probably bigger than either Lennon's or Elvis, due to the fact MJ is a truly international figure. He is known in every nook and cranny on Earth, whereas Elvis was an American god for the most part.

[Saint John]

That's NOT the issue I'm responding to you about. Your assertion that Jackson was relevant over the past 17 years is what this is about....

..to that you are wrong. He was a tabloid joke since the mid 90s, you know that.





And with respect to the celebration of his life and music...you are right. It will dwarf everything, including reality. The fact still remains he fed alcohol to children and most likely exploited it's effect when having his way with the children....

The man sold out 50 out of 50 shows! Apparently, there's a fairly large group of people that still felt he was relevant. Here's more:

Invincible was a (2001) commercial success, debuting atop the charts in 13 countries and going on to sell approximately 10 million copies worldwide. It received double-platinum certification in the US.

One of Jackson's first documented public appearances since his trial was in November 2006, when he visited the London office of the Guinness World Records. He received eight records, among them "First Entertainer to Earn More Than 100 Million Dollars in a Year" and "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time". Jackson was awarded the Diamond Award on November 15, 2006, for selling over 100 million albums, at the World Music Awards.

Lastly:


During the investigation, Jackson's profile was examined by mental health professional Dr. Stan Katz; the doctor spent several hours with the accuser too. The assessment made by Katz, was that Jackson had become a regressed 10-year-old and did not fit the profile of a pedophile.

[Rockindeano]

Child molester? Show ANY fucking proof. A family who took money to go away or a complete acquital?

On any other day I would argue you on this, but not today. We were also talking about how as the news networks are covering this, the vast majority of the talk is his courtroom days, weird behaviour and criminal charges levied against him. When George Harrison passed away, you didn't hear anything negative. When Lennon passed away it was all good talk. When McCartney goes, or Bruce passes, it will be big like this but I doubt you will hear any negative talk like you are seeing now. It's quite sad that he is going out with a multitude of question marks.

[madsplash]

I can't post on this anymore. People make me sick.

I'm out.

[DavidC]

You want to talk about going to your own funeral. Come on. This is him.



Officially, this is LaToya running into the emergency room. Courtesy of TMZ

Quit being an asshole Tito. That's Michael's sister for crying out loud, and she's going through a world of shit right there! If that were your sister running to the hospital for you, would you want people taking pictures and making fun of her in a desperate time like that? Not cool.

You can think what you want about Michael, but there's no reason to be an ass and tromp on the guy's grave. He was never convicted of any crimes in a court of law, and unless you were there...they're just accusations. I'm definitely not saying he didn't do anything...just saying he was never found guilty. Nobody will ever really know except the accusers.

I highly suspect he was guilty personally, but it's not my place to cast judgement. What he's done, he's answering for right now to God.

Either way, he was an extremely talented man who gave us a lot of cool albums and performances to remember him by. RIP Michael. I hope the family can find some strength in knowing how many people he moved with his music over the years.

Just please show some respect for the dead.

I have always said that Michael had a very interesting lifestyle, put himself into very dubious positions, publicly, and that he was not very wise in some of the decisions he made, but I never thought he ever did anything to a child. As far as the accusations go, with someone like him, it's difficult to know where the sensationalism ends and reality begins. I believe that his view of life was skewed compared to the general population (for good reason) and I imagine its difficult to live in a cocoon and have a firm grasp of reality at the same time, possibly the result of his bad decision-making. My prayers and thoughts are with his family, especially his children.

Peace.

[Rhiannon]

So will the Easter Bunny, Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy, right?

Oh piss off you little opportunist. You can trot along and believe what you will, and I will never tell you you're wrong or mock you for it. Because unlike some seemigly arrogant people, I respect the innate human right to find your own belief system.

But you know, that's fine... mock me! I'd rather be wrong in my faith than to be wrong in your absence of it.

[FishinMagician]

He hasn't been relevant for 17 years.

Bullshit. That dude was relevant 24/7. He wasn't relevant relative to his past fame, but the man was still The King Of Pop. I hope your nuts get caught in your zipper, you trip and fall on Windy City Breakdown, and it slices your pecker off.

Alright, here you're smoking crack, Dan. Get real. The dude has been tabloid fodder since the mid 90s.

He last was relevant in music in the 90s...and that is undeniable. You can claim otherwise, but it's just not at all true.

Discount anything I've said in this thread up until now....but he has been a tabloid joke since Clinton was president.

Run him down all you want, but the celebration of his life and music, and mourning of his passing over the next few days will dwarf almost anybody's in this world's history. The man didn't hurt a fucking fly and there is zero evidence that he did. Child molesters don't pick and choose. Accusations would have been rampant. The evidence suggested the careful mainpulation of maybe 2 children coached by fucking opportunists. I might be smoking crack, but your breath smells like shit because you're talking out of your fucking ass.

Give me a break. The dude was from Gary, Indiana.

"You can't hide your lying eyes. And your smile is a thin disguise"

I thought by now you'd realize that you have been a dick. By the way, how does your sister look?