Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's legend spans over several decades. Between the Jackson 5 and his solo career, he is truly the "Elvis" of our generation. Whether you believe the stories of allegations of inappropriate conduct with children or you have your own opinions of his wacky behavior, (between plastic surgery, putting his own children over balconies etc ), the man will be remembered as a true music phenomenon. My heart goes out to his family.



People weep, scream, and past out in his presence. All music networks have been playing his music/videos since his death was announce. He sold albums in records of 750million titles!!! No matter what people's opinions of his personal life, musically, he is shear genius!



Today, we will always remember where we were and what we were doing when we heard that Michael Jackson had passed away. His death is being compared to Princess Diana, Elvis Presley, and yes, even President Kennedy.



But Dr. Phil said today on his show, "Don't remember the moment of a person's death, but instead celebrate their life." It seems that is what people are doing today, remembering Michael Jackson's life. From his early days with his brothers, and then in the late 70's and early 80's with a solo career. He has become such a pop culture phenomenon, known as "The King of Pop".

While I would, in no way, consider myself a Michael Jackson fan, I think back over my life and found that moments of his life, touch very special parts of my own.



I remember my first "boyfriend" (if you can have a boy "friend "in first grade) sang "Billie Jean" to me on the bus! It was so cute and every time I hear that song, 25 years later, I still think of that special moment. He was a huge Michael Jackson fan. I remember watching the news at day care when the "Thriller" album was released. I was only 5, but remember that moment so clearly. Another clear memory was from the "Thriller" video, it scared me to death!!! I remember my mom wouldn't let me watch it because she knew I would have nightmares. Boy was she right! I only caught a GLIMPSE of the part when Michael's eyes change as he morphed into the werewolf, and I couldn't sleep the whole weekend!!!!



I remember wanting a sequined glove to wear when that was popular. I remember when his hair caught on fire as he was filmed the Pepsi commercial. I can CLEARLY remember watching the Motown special when he did the "Moonwalk." Suddenly, everyone was learning how to dance like MJ. There are so many things, over the next 25 years, that he did to give the media something to talk about, between child molestation allegations, marrying Lisa Marie Presley, showing his children over balconies and his friendship with Elizabeth Taylor. But I like to remember Michael Jackson in his earlier years, as many people pu it "when he was still black." Between "Thriller", "Beat It" and "Billie Jean", the man was pure gold.

Music can transcend time and space, and Jackson's music did just that. People may not like Jackson, the man, but when you look over the "soundtrack" of your life, everyone will probably have at least one Michael Jackson song on it. If not, you've been living under a rock. Or you're lying!



So Rest In Peace, Michael. The Lord is your jury now, not the people. But your legacy will leave on within your music, and that is something that no one can take away! You now truly live among the stars where you belong!