Michael Joseph Jackson (1959-2009)The way I like to remember him.
Today, if you tune into the radio stations or flip through the TV channels, you will hear and see a myriad of news, condolences, tributes on Michael Jackson's passing.
I grew up from the mid 70s right through the 80s and yes, I couldn't think of a better era of music to grow up in. Michael Jackson, like it or not, was a breakthrough artiste and performer of his time. He defined the pop and urban music scene of the 80s and was one of the most influential talents of our time. Till today, people across the world are still mimicking his signature dance moves and singing style.
How could anyone forget the 'lock-and-pop' dance steps, or the screeching 'hee-hee' in most of his songs, or even the sequinned glove and white sock look? More importantly, how could anyone forget the impressive repertoire of memorable songs he shared with the world?
But having said that, I wouldn't consider myself a real big MJ fan. I do enjoy his music but I never idolized him. I appreciate his musical talents, and even more so today as a musician myself. His sudden departure is certainly a real sad loss to the music industry.
His music production was one of the finest, his beats were poppin' and his grooves were tight. His redefined MTV with his revolutionary music videoclips. He was definitely on top of his game and his craft.
The irony of it is this: Despite the controversies, MJ remained one of the most respected, loved and idolized artistes in the music industry and I always believe his talents would give him the comeback that he needed. But he always seemed to be overshadowed by his troubled past and I think sadly in the end he became his own victim.
There will always be other Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake or Beyonce. But there can only be one Michael Jackson.
To the world's King of Pop: We shall always remember the wonderful memories you gave us.
R.I.P.
***Photo courtesy of the internet***
I grew up from the mid 70s right through the 80s and yes, I couldn't think of a better era of music to grow up in. Michael Jackson, like it or not, was a breakthrough artiste and performer of his time. He defined the pop and urban music scene of the 80s and was one of the most influential talents of our time. Till today, people across the world are still mimicking his signature dance moves and singing style.
How could anyone forget the 'lock-and-pop' dance steps, or the screeching 'hee-hee' in most of his songs, or even the sequinned glove and white sock look? More importantly, how could anyone forget the impressive repertoire of memorable songs he shared with the world?
But having said that, I wouldn't consider myself a real big MJ fan. I do enjoy his music but I never idolized him. I appreciate his musical talents, and even more so today as a musician myself. His sudden departure is certainly a real sad loss to the music industry.
His music production was one of the finest, his beats were poppin' and his grooves were tight. His redefined MTV with his revolutionary music videoclips. He was definitely on top of his game and his craft.
The irony of it is this: Despite the controversies, MJ remained one of the most respected, loved and idolized artistes in the music industry and I always believe his talents would give him the comeback that he needed. But he always seemed to be overshadowed by his troubled past and I think sadly in the end he became his own victim.
There will always be other Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake or Beyonce. But there can only be one Michael Jackson.
To the world's King of Pop: We shall always remember the wonderful memories you gave us.
R.I.P.
***Photo courtesy of the internet***
