For our 9th birthday, back in 1987, our dad bought us an Aiwa stereo system, with a turntable on top. The first album we spun on that mofo was Bad. And we spun it over and over again. Our favorite song was definitely "Man In the Mirror." Many of our first musical memories are of MJ: The Pepsi commercials, the halftime show and, later on, the debut of the "Black or White" video. His performance of "Billie Jean" at Motown 25 is the single most jawdropping performance we've ever seen. We owned the glittered glove, and we definitely had one of those red leather "Thriller" jackets.
From then on, things got weird. He moved into an amusement park. His nose disappeared. His skin became whiter. He dangled Blanket over the balcony. He could no longer perform like he once had, and no longer live up to the larger-than-life persona that he created. When you've reached the pinnacle, though, where else is there to go?
When we got wind yesterday that he was rushed to the hospital, we turned on the TV only to find out that he was dead. In a way, the news was almost comforting to us. There is no doubt that MJ was a tortured soul. He was robbed of his childhood, and there aren't enough gold records in the universe that can cure that kind of psychological damage. It pains us even to listen to those Jackson 5 records, when he and his brothers were programmed to perform, in fear of the whip.
We're pretty sure MJ is resting, finally, in peace. And it may just be the first sense of peace he's ever known.
The media will drag out his death to no end. Friends, family, associates and prognosticators will blab on and on about what killed him, and what he'd lived for.
But we won't be paying any attention.
Michael Joseph Jackson is officially dead, but in our humble opinion that guy died a long time ago.
The great Michael Jackson -- the King of Pop, and the brilliant showman that created Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad -- is immortal.

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mjfan11 | November 21, 2009 11:41 AM
listen.. go on youtube and watch all hoaxes there is AND ALL YOU NON BELIEVERS will be on my side which is BELIEVING MJ IS ALIVE HE IS
LOVE U MJ <3
THIS IS IT | October 29, 2009 8:19 PM
THIS IS IT was amazing! Do yourself a favor and see it on the big screen. Even those, who went "dragging and screaming" loved it too. You truly see the King of Pop at his best, shining. He was still good looking and dripping with raw talent. He was so humble and compassionate. Haha- someone said- "All the haters! What have THEY done with their lives!" This would have been an AMAZING concert, and it's sad that it had to end this way. Michael WAS NOT ready for the grave...even the coroner's report said that Michael was in good health. Dr. Conrad Murray has a lot to answer for in court. The film is dedicated to Michael's 3 beautiful children, and Kenny Ortega did an amazing job. I thank God for sharing Michael with all of us and I hope Michael's message to heal the world will continue. Michael kept saying throughout the film, "It's all for love." And it was.
JJ | October 22, 2009 3:31 PM
FACTS re: Michael Jackson per the JUST RELEASED AUTOPSY. Michael did NOT have his face reconstructed- he ONLY had his nose done just like he ALWAYS said. He had vitiligo- robbing him of his skin pigmentation, just like he ALWAYS said. He was healthy at the time of his death. His LIVER which would have been damaged if he was a prescription med drug addict was HEALTHY - therefore, Michael was NOT an addict. After 2 FALSE allegations motivated by money, greed & revenge (all the facts are out there for anyone to read) he picked himself up with style & grace & went onto become the "BEST DADDY". Through ALL the lies, speculation & media assaults, Michael gave hundreds of millions to charity & made the WHOLE WORLD Sing & Dance like NEVER before. The WORLD cried TOGETHER for HIM on 6/25. MJ is #1.
You Were Loved, Michael | October 21, 2009 12:28 PM
"In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe."
"If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with."
"When I see children, I see the face of God. That's why I love them so much. That's what I see."
moondove | October 20, 2009 3:34 PM
Michael Jackson wasn't a pedophile!!
If he was, why did he devolve money to some benefit associations??
This doesn't make sense at all!!
Judy | October 18, 2009 11:33 PM
The truth is that the kid who brought those false allegations against Michael, actually admitted two weeks after Michael’s passing that he had lied. His parents were money-hungry and had a slew of other bogus lawsuits pending. Michael was cleared of all charges in a court of law. Michael’s legacy is not only the 45 years of music he left behind, but his philanthropy and humanitarian efforts are unmatched. Michael spent as much time helping out at hospitals and donating concert proceeds as he spent writing music. Michael and Princess Diana were actually very good friends and the two of them spent much of their time at children’s hospitals bringing joy and hope to the often neglected and forgotten.
It’s unfortunate that those types of things don’t make the mass media...but kindness and self-sacrifice doesn’t sell tabloids. I am saddened that some people can believe whatever they are told...because it’s easier. If only people took the time to know the truth, they would have realized what a wonderful human being has finally gone home to the arms of God. For every hater, there are a thousand who love him fully and completely. Michael’s legacy will live on for all eternity as the KING OF POP...and the greatest humanitarian who ever lived. No one comes close. As an entire world mourns and celebrates this amazing man’s life, I can only hope that the haters educate themselves. His name has already been vindicated. All we are hoping for is a public apology.
It will happen.
VINNI | October 13, 2009 7:09 PM
I THINK THAT MJ IS STILL ALIVE AND IM IN THE MAFIA AND IM ITALYIN
Youraheartwarmingsoul | October 12, 2009 8:58 PM
i miss you michael- so sad u had to go so soon- whenever i see you i cry cuz whatever pain u went through i went through. but now it's finally over. You are finally free and happy. I guess i am kind o f relieved that you are now in a much better place. I hope you walk with god in heaven, hand in hand.
Love you Michael,
Jenny
Anonymous | October 6, 2009 2:45 AM
encouragement to whom it may concern:
you cannot enjoy life until you let go of the past and forgive. If you hold on to the past you miss out and cannot see the joy and good things in your life today. To hold on to the hurtful past and the things people say is allowing them to have control over your life and it robs you of your life, joy, freedom, hope, and faith. it is better to love and forgive than to hold on to grudges, hate, and pain. it's not how you feel emotionally about all this that matters it's the choices in life you make from this day forward that will give you peace and set you free. Yesterday is gone, nothing can be done about it, it's over, you don't live there anymore, focus on your life today by living it to the fullest one day at a time, move on, enjoy the rest of your life that God has granted you today. i have been through alot in my life as well but i choose to forget yesterday because it's over and live life for today.
Anonymous | October 6, 2009 2:30 AM
there are people who committed suicide over the loss of this man because they cared about michael jackson who could have chosen to be a negative or positive influence in the world. who could have used his talent for God to do good or who could of used his talent for that which is negative and bad. You can't do both and be a sucessful leader or good role model or example to follow. people will not take you seriously. God given talents are to be used for God's purposes not to receive fame, money, or love. God is spirit and he is love and those who love must have a relationship with him. our purpose on this earth is to have a relationship with God and to love him and love other people. God's love is a free gift that cannot be earned. God gives it freely to those who will recieve it. each person in the world will affect the lives of others. no one can be a good example or leader until he or she first live and do what is right in the sight of Almighty God who is the true King of kings and Lord of lords. People are not kings and gods. Those who have a relationship with Jesus Christ are the children of God. There is only one God who created people, earth, all of creation. That God is not people. People are the creation of God only God gives life and he has the power to take it away. The wrong thing to do is to worship people and worshiping and idolizing people famous or not famous more than God himself is wrong. God loves his people the same. there is no favortism with God. Each person on earth is valuable and has been placed upon this earth for a purpose and for a reason.
Joseph Scruse | October 2, 2009 6:47 PM
who's cassandra?
SherLynn | September 23, 2009 12:42 PM
Michael is alive and is trying to get his self back on track. He has admitted he has a drug problem. He will be back in the summer of 2010. Possibly June. A close friend of his Cassandra Gretchen-Sims relays messages from Michael to all his fans.
Jennifer Ford | September 22, 2009 4:14 AM
oh hold the phone you all must not have got the news that the boys said that they did indeed lie about MJ molesting them that their fathers made them do it to extort money from MJ go read about it if you don't believe me it is true
Payal Nair | September 11, 2009 8:03 AM
Whateva may happen Michael was the eight wonder of the world, but us was disturbed, i wish he should have true love, he has devoted his entire life in fear.
We love u Michael and can just that u rest in peace
Andrea | September 2, 2009 11:37 PM
Ease up Kowalski.
rachel | September 2, 2009 8:25 PM
i am really truly upset about mj death have am a huge fan im kinda overly upsest i have 62 posters when i herd he died i droped 2 my knees an cried he was truly the king of pop and always will and he will never ever b forgoten we promise that.
Kowalski | September 2, 2009 5:30 AM
Michael Jackson did produce some fantastic music in his career -
But I'm not too comfortable with so many people celebrating the life of a pedophile.
Andrea | August 31, 2009 10:04 PM
Michael we will always believe you, your spirit and your love for humanity. You love us, but we will always love you more Michael. How I wish you were still here on Earth with us,sharing your love, talent and need for change in this restless world.
I will always love and respect who you were and always will be.
Love you so much,
Andy
CLOE | August 31, 2009 3:36 AM
I WISH THAT WAS TRUE. I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING FOR THIS TO BE TRUE BECAUSE MY HEART IS STILL VERY SAD BECAUSE OF THIS. THERE ARE THINGS IN LIFE MJ COULD NOT LIVE WITHOUT HIS CHILDREN, MUSIC AND HIS MOM. I DON'T THINK HE WOULD DO THAT TO HIS FANS. I MAEN, HIS MICHAEL JACKSON WHERE WOULD GO, HE COULD NOT PULL THIS OFF ALL BY HIM SELF. MICAEL IS ALIVE ALRIGH, IN MY HEART FOREVER. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL. I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN THE OTHER SIDE SOON. I LOVE MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY. REST IN PEACE MY LOVE.
lil cajun | August 30, 2009 8:04 PM
Michael Jackson is alive he used a double to fake his death.I researched it and he's making a hideout in Victoria,Australia.
simon | August 30, 2009 6:30 PM
I dont know what to say. Half of me belives that MJ is still alive! If he is, and if he is reading this. I hope he is happy where ever he is :)
Dimension | August 30, 2009 2:47 PM
He was truly a great artist I was born and raised in Gary,In I went to Lew Wallace High School and just to know that MJ was God's gifted plan of work was just amazing. I hope his children and are doing well with his death. Flip Side 5th & Monroe St.
king of pop 4 ever | August 30, 2009 1:50 PM
Every one is saying the kids are not his but they are! Honestly the only reason why his family is saying the same is cause their a bunch of gold digging freaks who need to star morning and stop being silly. All they do ever since he was born was make money off of him now he's dead SO STOP WITH THE SILLY-NESS!!!
HE HAS DONE NOTHING TO YOU GUYS!
p.s. La Toya or what ever your name is i can't believe you said Micky did molest those boys he was innocent the whole time!
My father works for the state and this has not went to the public... the reason the charges were dropped was cause they asked the boys what color his dick was and they said white like his skin
but the truth is it remaind black!!
SO SHOVE IT LA TOYA, JOE, AND ALL YOU GOLD DIGGERS WHO CALL YOURSELFS HIS FAMILY AND SAY YOU LOVE HIM!!
Rest In Peace Micky
King of pop
- King of pop forever
Jackie | August 30, 2009 12:39 PM
Mo/28th August - so you know Michael Jackson took drugs, did you actually see him doing that or is that just what you think, personally I think there are too many unanswered questions about this and personally I think he IS still alive.
pilar copney mjfan4life | August 30, 2009 1:54 AM
i love michael jackson hes very brillant and very very very talent ive always loved michael since he started singn he has an amazing voice n hes very sweet n caring people shouldnt take michael for granted he did alot n thats because he loved us jus like we love him n always will no matter what michael ur a pure gentle spirit n even if u are alive or an angel we love you love you love you n i dont care what the media says or what the rumors are or what the buzz and fuzz is about you and shall 4ever be remembered n THE KING OF POP ur untouchable unstoppable and truly unbelieveable with ur angelic n beautiful voice i look up 2 ur my hero n inspiration and nobody or nothing will ever take ur place or do the moonwalk across the stage like you my brotha god bless you and may your light shine on and on 4ever and 4ever and 4enterty we love you michael n you will be greatly missed i know ur probably smiling down on us from heaven when i look up at heaven i think of u i love you michael jackson n i miss you badly. and to all you people out there who loved mj keep ya head up dont ever let no hata tell u different we love you michael.
billie jean | August 29, 2009 11:57 AM
micheal is resting you must realy not have a life so you choses to pick on someone who is not alive pleas stop with the lies your all a bunch of big fat liars how cold you be so stupid
Jess | August 28, 2009 9:15 PM
I <3 MJ and i have wanted to meet him since i was little. He is alive nd someday when he comes out of hiding i will get to meet him.
I hope that if he is reading ma coment then he will know many people and waiting for him and love him!!!!!
laura | August 28, 2009 12:10 PM
Michael Jackson is not dead! he's a legend and he faked his won death because paparazzi and horrible people like you guys are spreading rumours about him. so leave him alone plz
m.j lolage
Mo | August 28, 2009 11:24 AM
I cannot beleive you stupid people think this druggie is alive. Are you from out of space?
sarina. | August 27, 2009 7:32 PM
Michael Jackson truly is the king of music! I was so so so upset and so broken and still am and, forever will be when i found out he had gone up to heaven. I really don`t know what to believe. I pray, wish and hope that he is still alive out there , and will come out someday, i would do anything for him, and it does not matter what anyone has to say about him because i and a lot of other people who i greatly appreciate of , know that he is completely innocent.I honestly can care less what people have to say or think about that man because he really was a truly beautiful man inside and out , he was so sweet , so caring , so generous and people took advantage of that.I love him with everything i have and i will always defend him , i feel like i knew him, that is the effect he had on people, so loving and close , and the thing is , is that there`s nothing even left to say but that he was a great , beautiful man , and i really would love to believe he is alive living it up like he deserved , and i really am torn between whether he is alive or not.If he is passed on , rest in peace forever , i love and miss you <3
pula | August 27, 2009 10:21 AM
is fake! michael jeckson death! isnt alyve
lovingmj4lyf | August 22, 2009 7:16 PM
EVERYONE CALM DOWN- alright we all perfectly know he is alive and i know because god told me one day and i nearly feinted hearing it. okay as much as we want to meet him and e.t.c we can't. alright- if you were the most beautifulest, sweetest man in the world who was crushed by untrue stories printed about you that made you question who you really were and you decided to escape by faking your death- would you want everyone to know which would start angry mobs and even more under the press- everyone we need to c.a.l.m down. Okay- the most thing i want in the entire world is for michael jackson to be living in a blissful peaceful life and for that to happen we need to 1. shut our mouths 2. Stand up for him everywhere possible(i've done this at school a lot) and 3. we need to make this a more peaceful world just like he wanted.
give him a peaceful life everyone- he has blessed us with his presence for 50 years and now we should repay him back by helping him out. so don't go looking on the streets for him and if you see him don't take out your camera and go nuts. he's had enough of it and so have i. my soul would perish if the media found out and harrassed him again. leave him alone and give him his privacy. and for you michael- don't lose the beautiful sweet man you truly are and i bless you each night and hope that you'll always live in peace!! i love you michael with all my heart!!!!!!!!
blessed be,
susannah
Alan | August 20, 2009 12:03 PM
i believe dat Michael Jackson is still alive and well out dere somewhere,we jus ave 2 pray dat he iz safe and avin a happy and quiet lyf.
michael jackson we luv u and u will always be n our hearts
Markus | August 20, 2009 11:18 AM
and I'm sorry, of course i meant Cat not Catn ^^
have a nice week :)
Markus | August 20, 2009 11:16 AM
Catn you're so right! he is alive... he faked his death and now he will make like a little holyday.... and after a half year he will come back and the world will stope breathing at this moment... you dom't believe me? let's talk later ;)
Cat | August 20, 2009 3:59 AM
Michael is alive :-)
one of mj's kid fans psst i am a kid from aus | August 17, 2009 5:10 AM
i reckon that mj was or is the best person in the world he is alive havent you seen some of the websights all over the internet he is my hero and inspration cos i am in my school chior cos of him he rocks my world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
annieisnotok | August 17, 2009 4:25 AM
please let him be, if he is alive or death he is a huma being and he deserves respect. if he is death may god be with him and rest his soul, and if he is alive let him be, and it should be a lesson to everyone who judge him specialy the media I LOVE YOU MICHAEL AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE MY HEARD LOVE YOU BABE
king mj | August 15, 2009 2:07 PM
plzz respect the king don't write disrespectful comments!! if he is dead then let him rip if not then he will come back with a blast and rock this world again i love you Michael!!!
HelloAlice | August 11, 2009 3:15 PM
This is all too surreal. I don't
want to believe he is dead.
I refuse to.
The media corrupted his image and
broke him down more than anyone.
No one will ever come again with
his beauty, talent, or heart.
I pray to the heavens to let this
be a dream or I hope Michael has faked
his death and this is just a genius plan
to get some peace for once.
I am glad to say I believed in his innocence.
I never got why so many disliked his new
look...I loved it.
With every change he did to himself...he just looked better and better.
He was always beautiful...even at age 50.
Michael Jackson is ALIVE! | August 9, 2009 5:09 PM
Michael Jackson is ALIVE!
Everybody who believes Michael Jackson is ALIVE!
Let’s HELP Michael Jackson!
On August 10 at 21.00 GMT we pray for King of Pop together! Our common prayer will help Michael surely.
We must imagine Michael in good health, cheerful and nice. Thoughts Are material!
We love you Michael Jackson, we will help you Peter Pan!
Lia | August 7, 2009 9:18 PM
First, i am sorry for my english and second we realy dont know who Michael Jackson was or is in his privet life. But there are few things around his dead.We have to face the fact, that he was in big trouble..400 M debt, 50 concerts...and the most important: drug addict and health problems? So how he past the medical check for insurance? And from 10 concerts to 50???? Everybody around him knew, that he can´t do it. There is a diffrent between: Be insured only for 10 concerts and insured for 50. And nothing against Michael´s children and family, i am sure there are very loving people,but i was in shock, in shock when i saw
Michael´s daughter Paris speech. One member of my family is a child psychologist and he sad: DISASTER! Onec again, i have nothing against Jackson´s family and i am sorry if i will make some people angry, but i think, that she was almost force to do the speech. And crying for few seconds and than smiling like nothing never happend? Never mansion the boys. I hope that there are in good hands, i realy do. I just have that feelings, that MJ is not realy gone, i am sorry, but everything seems to be planed..dead, memorial, media and life goes on. All that theather around Jackson´s dead..its too good to ber true, or beter say: too FAST to be true.
Michael Jackson: if you are realy dead, than my appology and if you are alive, than good luck to you, because you will need it.God bless or R.I.P.
CALICO | August 6, 2009 11:31 PM
IF HE WAS ALIVE ONLY LODON WELL KNOW BECUZ HOW CAN DO A CONCERT WITH NO FANS
Selena | July 30, 2009 10:23 AM
people can say whatever they want to say about him.And not when you are then the truth will reveal about people. He is alive in our hearts.His is making him alive.I shed tears everyday for him, because whenever i am watching his music videos i cry.He si a really great guy and i have never see any man like that on earth in my life, he could do the moonwalk, the break dance, the spin one hop non stop and the tip toe. GOD send a man like that and took hhm away so fast. 50 yeas, he is not dead.God should never took him away, he shoul let MJ live a little more. but we can't do nothing.MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL AND PEACE AND MAY MJ HAVE FUN AND CONTINUE TO SING, DANCE AND ROCK THE HEAVEN.
JJ | July 27, 2009 8:55 PM
HEY SHOW SOME FUCKIN RESPECT
austin | July 27, 2009 8:04 PM
how about king of music period
This subject sucks | July 23, 2009 6:12 PM
Let that ugly freak R.I.P!!!
Ko man with the ko plan | July 16, 2009 11:58 PM
Mj is the greatest preformer ever billie jean rocks so does beat it and u rock my world
Robin | July 13, 2009 4:55 AM
It’s nice to hear that some magazine won’t write crap about him. But no matter what people write, he will still be the best entertainer that ever lived. I’m so sorry though that he’s gone and the way it happened. The question that many of us are wondering is if he could have been saved?
Jennifer | July 9, 2009 5:41 PM
THANK YOU, Smoking Section. Very well said.
hugo | July 9, 2009 3:13 PM
MICHAEL JACKSON: THE KING OF ROCK MUSIC
(1982-PRESENT)
Michael Jackson needs a specific music title. "KING OF POP" is not a specific music title, because Michael was the greatest rock star of all time. Michael must be called the "KING OF ROCK AND SOUL" or "KING OF ROCK AND DANCE MUSIC" or simply the "KING OF ROCK MUSIC"(1982-PRESENT). ROCK is a generic term that includes:soul, funk ,disco, dance ,hard rock ,etc. "POP" is an abbreviation of "popular", it refers to popular charts, popular music or popular culture.
Michael Jackson is the "KING OF ROCK MUSIC"(1982-PRESENT), because he is the greatest rock star of all time.
Michael sang Soul(BABY BE MINE, HUMAN NATURE), Funk Disco(BILLIE JEAN, THRILLER), Funk Dance(BAD, SMOOTH CRIMINAL), Funk Dance/Hip hop(JAM, SCREAM), Hard rock(BEAT IT, BLACK OR WHITE, GIVE IN TO ME)
"KING OF ROCK MUSIC"(1982-PRESENT) is his music title
dotdotdot | July 8, 2009 11:52 PM
really? you dont know who MICHAEL JACKSON THE KING OF POP is? let me fill you in. he is the greatest performer on the face of the universe. you must not have a tv,radio,or anything of that matter at home do you?
Hickory NC | July 8, 2009 8:02 PM
who the hell is MJ anyway?
Just sayin' | July 8, 2009 8:00 PM
Please let MJ's tribute be a last bid to rid celebs from horrendous "professional" {and I say that in sickening agony} "medical people who have destroyed talent from Judy Garland on to today, There are so many. The talent was there BEFORE the drugs. sadly the money was a magnet to leeches who could get away with making their own money while destroying talent, by "acting" as caring medical people. there is NO such thing as a performance enhancing drug. The drugs destroyed the performances forever..
Fan/Friend | July 8, 2009 7:23 PM
IS MICHAEL REALLY DEAD? IF IM ONLY BELIEVING WHAT I WANT TO BELIEVE FORGIVE ME MICHAEL, JACKSON FAMILY, MICHAELS CHILDREN ..MAYBE ITS JUST WISHFUL THINKING BUT I NEVER SEEN HIM IN HIS COUFIN NOR DID I SEE HIM GET BURRIED ..I REALLY WISH HE IS ALIVE AND FINISHED HIS CD AND HIS VIDEO FOR THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE HIM AND JUST WANTED TO DISAPPEAR FOR SOME YEARS TO GET SOME TIME TO HIMSELF WITHOUT SO MANY PEOPLE BASHING HIM ALL THE TIME TO MAYBE LEAD A NORMAL LIFE FOR AWHILE AND WHEN HE COMES BACK TO COME BACK AS STILL THE GREATEST THERE EVER WAS!!! I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON!
Winehouse Cellar | July 8, 2009 4:21 PM
Hey Austin, why don't you go share those same exact sentiments with his family? Oops, you can't. You're saying that you're glad he's dead because he'll be remembered best that way, but in case you didn't notice, that dude was a son, brother, father, cousin, uncle, friend, colleague. Like Janet Jackson said, to you he was an icon, but to them he was family. And I think they would very much rather have him alive and well (PHYSICALLY) than merely just to have his pictures and records. Who cares what the world thought of Michael? People always think they know everything when in fact they know squat. If you saw the memorial, you'd see how his poor daughter would give anything to have her dad back, because unlike you guys, she did not see him as "freak" or "weirdo". To her, he was just "Daddy". And now the person that loved her and her brothers more than anything in the world is gone. Forever. And I don't think Michael is resting in peace knowing he left three kids in legal limbo. That money-grubbing bitch Debbie Rowe may try to get her hands on those poor kids, instead of doing the right thing and allowing them to be raised by their grandmother. Speaking of which, did you know it's the second time Katharine Jackson has experienced the loss of a child? She gave birth to twin sons Marlon and Brandon. Brandon was a stillborn. And now, more than 50 years after that, she endures another heartache. The poor woman is 80. Is that really fair to her?
Anonymous | July 8, 2009 3:32 PM
I agree 100 % with "Jenifer July 1, 2009 7:52 P" post." She is absolutly correct! I think we should think about his chldren and his family! I grew up with MJ and I loved his song "say say say" with paul Mcartney. I hope he rests in peace. I am tired of constantly hearing about it already! I just wish we could let him rest and let his family and children heal.
God Bless his family, children and MJ!!
God Bless you Jenifer! I am proud that you stand up for what is right!
Caren Jansen - San Diego | July 8, 2009 3:32 PM
Watching this memorial realy made me feel I could mourn MJ properly with his family.
I am very moved by MJ’s death, I grew up loving his music and appreciated his artistry, never believed any of the tabloids crazy reporting, for some reason I always believed in his causes, the words in all his music tells it all over the years, that is how he tried to communicate to the world. Honestly, he is one of those most misunderstood people that lived, so sad that he had to die for people to realize his true believes. Yes, he was very different but all creative geniuses are. One can look in history for the proof of this statement but that is always like that over the centuries that these special people are put here only for a short while till there work is done here!
“He died when he was sleeping, he drifted deeper and deeper, his dreams became his peaceful paradise and his gentle soul transcended into the real Peter Pan, where he can be untouchable by all the evil of this world and finally his soul will come to rest and drift around in the real Neverland”
We shall truly miss our Peter Pan, we love you Michael, it’s goodbye for now but not forever, till we all meet again in Neverland.
Jenny09 | July 8, 2009 3:28 PM
I agree 100 % with "Jenifer July 1, 2009 7:52 P" post." She is absolutly correct! I think we should think about his chldren and his family! I grew up with MJ and I loved his song "say say say" with paul Mcartney. I hope he rests in peace. I am tired of constantly hearing about it already! I just wish we could let him rest and let his family and children heal.
God Bless his family, children and MJ!!
Firecracker | July 8, 2009 2:42 PM
I am not trying to threaten anyone about my last comment, so this does not get out of hand. I am just speaking my mind because I am so tired of people degrading him.
Firecracker | July 8, 2009 2:37 PM
Let me just say this, I do not care AT ALL what people say about MJ, he was an amazing singer and performer and his music will be around forever. Whatever bad things were said about him are irrelevant. He was not convicted of any wrong doing. Let the man rest in peace. He deserves that at least, and for all the comments that I have read, saying he is a piece of sht...and anything else, you were not put on this earth to judge ANYONE!!!! You should be ashamed of yourself!! His family did not have cheap entertainment at his memorable, it was done with respect and dignity. So let all the rumors go!! It is really getting old!! He was a wonderful person and father to his children, as you did hear his daughter SAY THAT YESTERDAY!!! So go on with your life and leave the negetive behind you, because YOU will be the one to have to pay for that in the end!! I gauran-damnty that! I am very sad that he died and I know that he will be missed by alot of people and he will never be forgotten.
ColKurtz | July 8, 2009 5:53 AM
And could the author of that useless blog please explain who "we" is? When I write, I use "I". That person is no "we". I despise people wo use those kind of tricks. YOU - singular - thought that about Jackson. You - singular - are no royalty, so grab some balls, stand for yourself, get a backbone and say "I". Your opinion is only yours. Here's hoping when you mature, you will lose that ill-placed sense of entitlement. You are not "we". You are. you. And just that.
Monqie | July 8, 2009 12:42 AM
I love MJ so what if he waz shy about "sex"He and Brooke Sheilds were just friends. I think he did have sex with a another famous lady. Hint "Lady Sings The Blues"
Bobby | July 7, 2009 2:27 PM
MJ is alive and well and enjoying the 6 NBA championships he won back in the 90s!
Irina | July 6, 2009 4:09 PM
Yeah!
MJ is ALIVE!!!
He always wanted peace and comfort, was never willing to be chased.
Listen to is Xscape! It is all so obvious!
We love you, Michael Jackson!
Just be happy, wherever you are
AMG09 | July 4, 2009 4:06 AM
Love you Michael... hopefully this is all a hoax and you'll come back and rock out!
(people no need for negative comments keep them to yourself,we all have our own opinions and hopes this is mine...THANK-YOU!!!)
AMG09 | July 4, 2009 4:05 AM
Love you Michael... hopefully this is all a hoax and you'll come back and rock out!
(people no need foe negative comments keep them to yourself,we all have our own opinions)
its me! | July 2, 2009 6:36 PM
its me, michael jackson! i'm not dead. they thought i was, but i was in a severe coma. i woke up today and they are allowing me to use the hospital computers, but the news hasnt been released until now. i will be back on tour next month as i have to recover, but everyone come see me do my moonwalk!!
yeah. i wish. =[
RIP michael..you were a good man.
baronstrnbrg | July 2, 2009 3:21 PM
Based on my estimates, about 2069 or 2070, the rock 'n roll and pop fans (if there are any left) will see somebody new and phenomenal arise. The Crowned Ruler of Rock 'N Roll and Pop.
His/her first album's name? Probably something like ISAQQ3&OD.
By then, you people of 2070 will probably all have microIpods permanently wired to your brains, with new songs downloadable wirelessly from the Internet. The ads hyping this album will probably appear on video projection surfaces mounted on the surface of your cornea.
But be careful! Put the hovercar on autopilot before you start watchin' the ad!
baronstrnbrg | July 2, 2009 11:38 AM
I was talking to a stranger in a bar last night. He recalled an interesting tidbit from the Oprah show, from the time period when Michael and Lisa Marie Presley were married.
It seems that Lisa donated an ovary to a cryogenic "bank" facility, as did Michael with a sperm sample.
The written instructions they left the facility were that, when the demise of both came, the two sets of genetic matter were to be thawed, combined in a donor cell, and implanted in an anonymous surrogate mother and carried to term. The surrogate mother would be paid by Jackson's estate.
The man in the bar speculated this was a way to combine the lineage of the "King of Rock 'N Roll" with that of the "King of Pop," and that when he/she began to show signs of prodigious musical talent, his/her existence would be revealed to the world--the new "heir apparent" of both thrones.
It was interesting chatting with this gentleman...
Jenifer | July 1, 2009 7:52 PM
This is all ridiculous about all of you speaking of the dead the way that you are. This man had children whether you think he was the biological dad or not is irrelevant. In these children's mind that was their dad and by speaking so badly about him and the things that you think he might of done in the past is also irrelevant. They still love him for the way that they remember him and all of you are making it seem as though he was a bad person. yes, I understand that he might of molested little boys, but in the legal eye he was never convicted of any of these crimes at all. So he wasn't given the chance to be proven guilty of anything and if everyone keeps pushing this aspect then that is what is going to ruin his children's lives not because of something that he might have done. I'm sure everyone that is on here that comments on here has never done anything that they are ashamed of and if your parents or children found out how it would effect their lives. Ask yourself one question would you want your children's lives ruined because of a mistake that you made in the past? Do you want to push that on his children when they are grieving for their father as they know him. He was a wonderful artist and he also was a man that gave a crap about these children and if the mother wanted anything to do with these children she would have already done so the day she found out he has passed on. Does she deserve the children, no I don't think that she should but you know what i'm not the judge and jury of that case so what I think doesn't really matter. I know two things and one is that he passed on and I feel for his family from the very depths of my heart. I also know that his children may or may not understand heaven or hell. I'm sure though that whichever place he went to he is watching over his children. Why is it that we shun something that a star has done in the society eyes but we could have a president of the united states that cheated on his wife and he was forgiven in the sociedty eyes? all of you shun Michael for what he might have done, or even not done. You can forgive someone that was a leader of this country? You all should be ashamed for talking smack on this man that has made us all feel some kind of pleasure and happiness when we were young or even entertained us during a movie.I hope and pray that he went to heaven and also that his kids through of all this tragedy find someway to forgive him as he will pay for his sins when he meets his maker. It is not for you to judge him that is someone else's job. You should think long and hard about who you judge and wonder if something you may have done will you be held accountable for those actions. Think about the stress that you are adding to an already stressful time in someone else's life. Would you want that brough upon you at a time of life when you should be celebrating his life instead because he was a son, brother or friend to someone that you could deeply hurt because of your rantings. I pray that his family finds a way to cope with his death and move on and know that he is with his father and happy as a child as we all know is what he was most happy acting like. He may have done that to make his children's life a little more easy for the lifestyle that he led. May god bless you in all that goes through your mind and all the actions that you carry out in your lives as well.
Cameo | July 1, 2009 2:03 PM
With all good wishes to the family.
We have truly lost a legend.
For those who used to freaked watching "Triller" and to those who cried with every note that Michael sang, hope that the memories live on. I for one loved Michael rocking out to "Give in to Me" and "Diirty Diana".
R.I.P. Michael Jackson the true king of music.
farmfktp | July 1, 2009 3:24 AM
Michael Jackson is alive
He will be more popular "dead"
That dude is fucking moonwalking, and hee heein at you motherfuckas.
fart!
Alex | July 1, 2009 1:49 AM
Nice post, Austin.
Suzanne | June 30, 2009 8:47 PM
a true musical genius...his music will live on forever. rest in peace, MJ.
spunky Lasorda | June 29, 2009 12:04 AM
AS USUAL THE SS GETS THE POINT. WELL SAID AUSTIN.
HAVE MISSED YOUR ON THE MONEY CRITIQUES AND OBSERVATIONS. WHERE YOU BEEN MAN? WELCOME BACK!!!!!!
Marty | June 28, 2009 2:21 PM
Nice obit, you're one of the few that remembered he was a talented individual that went totally batshit nuts. This is what happens when you are surrounded by syncophants and yes men who won't tell you when you're fucking up. R.I.P. MJ, I hope the boys you molested aren't too fucked up today.
1Malaysia | June 28, 2009 12:08 PM
1Malaysia luv u Michael.RIP
Makaveli kaoje | June 28, 2009 9:26 AM
This reminds me the death of 2pac shakur may their soul rest! My conduolence goes to janet jackson!
Anonymous | June 27, 2009 10:02 PM
Rollingstone! Wilco deserves a cover story.
Garath | June 27, 2009 7:27 PM
Legend.
anonymous | June 27, 2009 6:17 PM
my prayers go to his family and his friends and all of those close to him.Michael, I know you are at peace in heaven with God and the angels now and your music will live on, i know in years to come my children will be influenced by it just as i have. I am a big fan of yours and always will be, sitting here listening to your songs and the tears won't seem to stop. Michael rest in peace and I love you forever and always,you will be sadly missed!! xx
Monsta | June 27, 2009 12:49 PM
There is comfort in knowing that MJ may have finally gotten the peace he truly deserves.
His body may be gone, but he shall remain alive through his music and the legacy he's left behind. He's a true legend of our time.
Rena | June 27, 2009 11:35 AM
I really hope he found his peace...and now my prayers go out to his children (boy do they have a tough road ahead of them)
He will definitely be missed!
mike | June 27, 2009 2:15 AM
ill drink to that!
Zombie | June 27, 2009 12:57 AM
A titanic figure in the history of pop music, and as RS has stated, his impact is immeasurable.
But you, SS, are first to articulate in print what I have thought since first hearing the news:
"Michael Joseph Jackson is officially dead, but in our humble opinion that guy died a long time ago."
Sean | June 26, 2009 9:41 PM
Michael Jackson died!?
Cameron | June 26, 2009 9:14 PM
Good call, man.
Liam P-M | June 26, 2009 8:58 PM
Thank god.
Someone got it right.
THIS is how he should be remembered.