Originally Posted By wonderingalice Hans, you are so right. At the risk of sounding overdramatic, my heart hurts for those who will never enjoy the level of musical experiences we've been so VERY privileged to have witnessed first-hand during our lives. On the bright side (there always must be a bright side), the music of the best will go on for those who will look back to embrace it.
Originally Posted By mele I have to say, I'm not surprised at the medication reports. My first thought, upon hearing he was at the hospital, was something of that nature. Given all of his legal troubles lately (and join $ troubles), I think it's all kind of suspicious. :-( I am also wondering what is going to happen to his children. Will the creepy mom/ex-wife sue for custody? Which (messed up) Jackson family member was supposed to get custody? Could get very messy. Very sad.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 <<<my heart hurts for those who will never enjoy the level of musical experiences we've been so VERY privileged to have witnessed first-hand during our lives.>>> Yep!
Originally Posted By Kira <<<I think a lot of people who weren't fans of MJ don't understand his contribution to popular music and culture worldwide. Because of the new models for the recording industry there will likely never be another pop star the likes of MJ, Elvis, Mariah or the Beatles in our lifetime. His death is huge. We are witnessing the end of an era in pop music.>>> truer words have never been spoken.
Originally Posted By DAR I'm truly glad to be an age where I could appreciate what he had done for music. On the other hand it angers me that a younger generation didn't get to witness his brilliance first hand because of his personal, legal and health problems during the mid-90's until now.
Originally Posted By mele All of the Jackson 5 clips are really making me sad tonight. Such a cute kid. I agree with you, Lisa, when you said he didn't have a chance to be normal. Boy howdy. I know some people see his success but I just see tragedy. Very, very sad.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones "On the other hand it angers me that a younger generation didn't get to witness his brilliance first hand because of his personal, legal and health problems during the mid-90's until now." What about that angers you? It wasn't all his fault, but he was ultimately in control of his own destiny and had a hand to play in his own public image. You should be angry at the man himself for that if you're going to be angry.
Originally Posted By tiggertoo <<…but I just see tragedy.>> Exactly right, mele. His life was spent knowing he missed something crucial which, try as he might, he could never attain. It’s like wanting to love but never finding someone to unload those passions upon. Sadly, his desperate search warped his psyche. His life was indeed a tragedy. In a way I feel happy for him. He is at last at peace—no longer torn or ridiculed for peculiarities. I feel bad for his family though. Goes to show that money and fame can’t buy happiness.
Originally Posted By beamerdog I wonder if N Korea realizes that they've been totally upstaged by the death of one American.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones Michael Jackson fans can't even mourn right. <a href="http://laist.com/2009/06/25/fans_gather_around_the_other_michae.php" target="_blank">http://laist.com/2009/06/25/fa...chae.php</a>
Originally Posted By Kira Spokker, in their defense the REAL michaels star was being covered by the BRUNO movie premiere. They needed a place to mourn and chose to do so in a temporary place.
Originally Posted By Kira ^ didn't know that. Maybe fans were mourning there as well but the media didn't show that?
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones "They needed a place to mourn and chose to do so in a temporary place. " They don't need a place to mourn, they need a place to seek mental help. Michael Jackson is an entertainer, not a family member, not a friend.
Originally Posted By Mr X Oh come on Spok...people can be very effected by the death of an iconic figure. And music/art can effect people very deeply. Would you say the same thing about MLK when he died and masses of people turned out to mourn?
Originally Posted By Mr X I'll say this, if Stevie Wonder goes before I go I'll certainly be just as sad as if one of my cousins died or something. And I'll probably go out and find some public gathering, too.
