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Michael Jackson’s 51st Birthday Celebrated at Global Tributes

8/31/09, 2:04 pm EST

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Photograph by Elizabeth Weinberg

Saturday, August 29th, would have been Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday, and to mark the occasion, cities around the world celebrated the King of Pop with gatherings honoring Jackson’s musical legacy. One of the most noteworthy tributes took place in Mexico City, where a reported 12,397 — and countless more spectators — gathered to break the world record for the most people to partake in the famed “Thriller” dance at the same time. Video of the feat is below, and while the Mexican mob isn’t as synchronized or fluid as those Philippines prisoners, the mere size of the crowd is staggering.

Look back at Michael Jackson’s life, in photos.

As Rock Daily reported last week, Spike Lee hosted a tribute to Jackson in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Despite heavy rains, that event attracted about 10,000 people as a DJ filled the park with Jackson’s music. Lee, who directed the video for Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us,” said he hoped to make the “joyous, festive and celebratory” Prospect Park party an annual event. See video from the event here:

Check out photos from Spike Lee’s Brooklyn Jackson memorial.

Other cities that featured “Thriller” flash mobs include Paris, London and Moscow. We took a world tour of YouTube for all the best Jackson tributes from August 29th, which you can watch below.

According to the BBC, Jackson’s childhood home of Gary, Indiana held a street party, while fans flocked to Jackson’s Neverland Ranch and his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in California. As Rock Daily previously reported, Jackson was originally supposed to be laid to rest at the Forest Lawn Great Mausoleum in Glendale, California on August 29th, but instead the burial was ultimately pushed to Thursday, September 3rd. Sadly, the worldwide celebrations on Saturday were slightly clouded by news Friday that Jackson’s death had been ruled a homicide.

Mexico

Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Paris

London

Hamburg, Germany

Moscow

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Mary | 8/31/2009, 3:06 pm EST

Long live the King!!

Maggy | 8/31/2009, 3:16 pm EST

Wow! If Michael could see these performances all over the Globe… Long live the King!

Nisha | 8/31/2009, 3:20 pm EST

We miss you so much and love you loads Michael :( xx

Asia | 8/31/2009, 3:22 pm EST

Woww those were some great videos … i wish i was there!!… long live the king ilove u michael

Kelly | 8/31/2009, 3:28 pm EST

MJ Flash Mobs R Awesome!!

Hatim | 8/31/2009, 3:48 pm EST

Long live the King of Pop

KADESIA MOTT | 8/31/2009, 3:52 pm EST

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MICHAEL JACKSON’S YOU WAS THE POP KING IN WORLD WE WILL MISS SO MUCH YOU IS IN A GOOD PLACE

Danae | 8/31/2009, 3:53 pm EST

That actually made me shed a few tears… Thanks for the article. We’ll never know how many people his words, his actions and his thoughts have touched. Truly special :-)

Jackie | 8/31/2009, 4:07 pm EST

these are beautiful tributes!..may he rest in peacce..we miss him so much and love you!! feels like it happened yesterday!! i know your at peace mj..nobody can hurt you anymore!! R.I.P.!!

Richelle | 8/31/2009, 4:09 pm EST

Aww that looks well fun i didnt do anything for mj on his birthday part from make a folder about him! Exaclty long live the king you will never be forgotton
xxxx ly xxxx

dimple | 8/31/2009, 4:09 pm EST

Not even elvis or lennon managed that kind of response around the world when they passed.. MJ was truely unique and i doubt that in our lifetime we’ll see any1 who can make such an impact on the world again. Any other artist given the same years of bashing by the media and dogged by personal problems would never have gottan the same reaction to their death, this is a testimate to michael jackson’s musical legacy which can never be overlooked beacuse it touched to many around the world!

Richelle | 8/31/2009, 4:09 pm EST

Aww that looks well fun i didnt do anything for mj on his birthday part from make a folder about him! Exaclty long live the king you will never be forgotton
xxxx ly xxxx

There better | 8/31/2009, 4:11 pm EST

be a band up n coming with the name Thriller Flash Mob. Best name ever. Cool tribute too.

Janae | 8/31/2009, 4:12 pm EST

omg they were kinda gud but i cud do bettar well anyway Michael we miss u rip :)

Sophoebe | 8/31/2009, 4:12 pm EST

So touching! Thanks Spike in BKLYN and happy b-day Mike!!!

afsha | 8/31/2009, 4:14 pm EST

MJ YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE KING OF POP WE LOVE RIP LONG LIVE THE KING!!!!!

v | 8/31/2009, 4:21 pm EST

Long Live the KING

JUDAH TISDALE | 8/31/2009, 4:21 pm EST

I MISS YOU.

Dilek | 8/31/2009, 4:26 pm EST

Your are the best and you will be never forgotten

samoura | 8/31/2009, 4:29 pm EST

michael u are my inspiration and i will never forget u u shall be remember as the king of pop u will always have a special place in my heart:) ilymj

Mahmud | 8/31/2009, 4:36 pm EST

Not Possible for anybody to see the live shadow about M Jackson .I think M Jackson is remain forever, any time he walk up and give us surprise because everything is possible only for M Jackson. He was a great one pecs dancer. I like this man or wo…men who like M Jackson. May Allah bless him who give us uncountable pleasure and enjoy every moment with his song and dance.

I defy | 8/31/2009, 4:45 pm EST

anyone to watch the Thriller longform video from beginning to end and not get chills. Epic classic legendary on all levels.

Trackelle@ | 8/31/2009, 4:56 pm EST

MICHAEL JACKSON YOU IS SO FINE WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH !

Haley | 8/31/2009, 4:59 pm EST

I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY KING
THESE TRIBUTES WERE WONDERFUL!

MissyMiss | 8/31/2009, 5:13 pm EST

Maggy:

I believe it does see and is loving it all! :)

Miss you Michael.

julie | 8/31/2009, 5:29 pm EST

your were the best love you michael missing you loads xxxxxx

Teresa Norton | 8/31/2009, 5:34 pm EST

I grew up listening an watching MJ. His music helped me thru my rocky childhood. I always knew he was innocent of hurting kids! I feel so bad for his kids an his mom because I too lost a son. I will miss him always.

Anonymous | 8/31/2009, 5:35 pm EST

We love you Michael!

Edie | 8/31/2009, 5:49 pm EST

Unbelievable! All around the world, Michael is watching and looking down, smiling big time. I know he is getting such a kick out of this! Good Job and a wonderful tribute from all the countries!

isabelle | 8/31/2009, 6:02 pm EST

we all miss u down here on earth and i know ur in a beter place i miss u and luv u (R.I.P.) Micheal and may god bless ur soul

Joe | 8/31/2009, 6:11 pm EST

I’ve never beleived that MJ molested anyone but that pic is a little creepy, no?

marketa | 8/31/2009, 6:15 pm EST

I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON SO MUCH AND ALWAYS.

I MISS YOU MICHAEL JACKSON

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL JACKSON

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

M | 8/31/2009, 6:20 pm EST

we all miss u down here on earth and i know ur in a beter place i miss u and luv u (R.I.P.) Micheal and may god bless ur soul

Yasin | 8/31/2009, 6:21 pm EST

Michael you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday…I miss you dearly and love you with all my heart… May Allah bless you and your family always.. Forever alive in our hearts… xxxxxxxx

Kathy | 8/31/2009, 6:32 pm EST

Miss you Michael…R.I.P

Tony | 8/31/2009, 6:32 pm EST

One Love You King MJ !!!!

juana | 8/31/2009, 6:32 pm EST

I love you MJ. I’m so sad you are gonne. I will always miss you.

juana | 8/31/2009, 6:32 pm EST

I love you MJ. I’m so sad you are gonne. I will always miss you.

Kathy | 8/31/2009, 6:33 pm EST

Miss you Michael. R.I.P

AMBER JACKSON | 8/31/2009, 6:41 pm EST

Dear.mj i love u @ i mizz u Long live king!! rip and i give a special thanks too the family theyall are leaders someone u can look up to…

Kiara | 8/31/2009, 6:41 pm EST

I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH MICHAEL! I CANT BELIEVE THAT YOURE GONE! BUT I KNOW THAT YOURE IN A BETTA PLACE NOW…YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE ON! R.I.P. *KING OF POP!* YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART!

Leah | 8/31/2009, 6:47 pm EST

i love you michael!!!!!!!!! i know that you r in a better place now!!!! R.I.P.

AMBER JACKSON | 8/31/2009, 6:52 pm EST

HAPPY BIRHDAY MICHAEL JACKSON WE LOVE U @ WE MIZZ U I LOVE YOUR SONGS I WILL SEE U SOON @ I NEED U SO BAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BE GOOD BOY OK

AMBER JACKSON | 8/31/2009, 6:55 pm EST

U IN BETTER PLACE NOW RES AND PES LOOK UP

maria | 8/31/2009, 7:02 pm EST

i love the king of pop n he will always goning to be in my heart

akpo | 8/31/2009, 7:10 pm EST

if i could give michael a birthday present it would be everlasting life
i kno michael is lookin down frum where ever he is and smiling with pride

jessica | 8/31/2009, 7:16 pm EST

michael we will miss and we loved your music so much and we remeber and we love you michael amd he is a good man and like to have with peole

jessica | 8/31/2009, 7:17 pm EST

we love you michael

MW | 8/31/2009, 7:22 pm EST

Oh man, those tributes were the coolest! Michael woulda loved it! I hope they go on every year! Fitting tribute to the greatest entertainer ever.

Niaz | 8/31/2009, 7:34 pm EST

THE BRIGHT, GLIMMERING FLAME ON THE CANDLE HAS BEEN BLOWN OUT…..WE HAVE LOST OUR STAR….R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON.

loana | 8/31/2009, 7:44 pm EST

My dear Michael, i really don’t know what to say. let me start our with Happy Birthday! wow 51!, dare i say the king is getting old? hehe. michael, YOU changed my life. your music.. really what can i say? it made me want to be a better person. but what amazed me the most, is your heart. your beautiful, beautiful heart. i guess it seemed kind of odd because our broken world was not used to seeing a heart so pure. filled with joy, hope, laughter, and a childlike innocence. and LOVE, oh michael, how you love! i never saw such a true love for people. and i cannot leave out your smile! oh how i love your smile! seeing your smile and hearing your laugh made me think just maybe the world will be okay.
michael, i miss your smile, so much. i can’t help but think to myself everyday, why isn’t he here with me? why did he have to go? so soon? but maybe that why the good go young. so they don’t have to see all the bad in the world. but its simply not fair. you weren’t done healing. and the world needs you. without your heart, the world just feels like a dark place.
and your children, your sweet angelic children. prince, my he is growing up! what a brave young man. he will be handsome, much like his father! paris, a beautiful, beautiful, young brave lady. i know you would be so proud of her. and my dear blanket, sweet blanket. i see you in him. and i know he loves you very much. your children are forever in my prayers.
my dream was to see you in person. please, someday make my dream come true. when i meet you in heaven, please sing to me, please talk to me, please enlighten me. michael, you are forever blanketed with my love and prayers. you are forever in my thoughts and dreams. you are not alone. though we’re far apart, your always in my heart. i love you forever michael. heal our world from heaven. god bless you. i love you more ♥

gunverdi | 8/31/2009, 7:52 pm EST

You will never be forgotten. You are the undisputable King of Pop and will always remain so.

leann | 8/31/2009, 8:01 pm EST

love you mike take care and see you in heaven!!! you are the best

dawit | 8/31/2009, 8:12 pm EST

michael jackson rest in peace, and may God continually use your music to touch and inspire people in many ways until the end of time.

Sweet | 8/31/2009, 8:26 pm EST

See Micheal,
You can cure the world & make it a better place… I loved all the tributes, all the people dancing… smiling and some crying.. We will always love you Micheal! My daughter is 3 years old and she know’s who you are. Your legency will forever live in my life and my childrens lives… Your music, your positive energy and your style can never be replaced; not in this life time ever.. I felt like apart of me passed with you, although we have never met. You rocked my world, you know you did.. I love you, baby always…. You are not alone!!!
Sweet

iLly | 8/31/2009, 8:33 pm EST

The Mexico video is amazing.

Anonymous | 8/31/2009, 8:57 pm EST

OMG this is awesome. I hope people never forget Michael and what he did for the world.

jackie | 8/31/2009, 8:59 pm EST

i think moscow was AMAZING

omg i misss you sooooooooooo much michael you are truely the one and ONLY king of pop its soooooo sad that you are not on earth with us anymore =*( my prayers go out to your family your kids and all michael jackson fans michael you are amazing in soooo many different ways and i love you with all my heart

LONG LIVE THE KING OF POP MIHCAEL JACKSON!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE U

Stephanie Mack | 8/31/2009, 9:06 pm EST

AMAZING!!!!!! Michael, you are the most influential man on the face of this earth!!!! You are and forever will be my idol and my love. Rest in Peace!!!!!!!!

Nat | 8/31/2009, 9:12 pm EST

Awww I’ll miss him. Its so great to see such celebrations around the world.

KrissiW | 8/31/2009, 9:19 pm EST

I am forever grateful to Michael for sacrificing his life to spread his ever-so powerful message. He has done so much and has inspired so many of us. I hope to live up to the standard he has created in the music industry one day. Thank you Michael and may you rest in peace always.

Jenn | 8/31/2009, 9:59 pm EST

Just amazing! At least we could give Michael this, hundreds of thousands if not millions of people uniting around the world for one purpose.

Song | 8/31/2009, 10:14 pm EST

Thanks thanks thanks. Truly heart-warming!!! to see how much Michael Jackson musics continue to touch us. In Malaysia our tv8 station has brought us concerts of MJ to commemorate him.We love you, Michael

Sonya | 8/31/2009, 10:21 pm EST

Simply Amazing. Michael’s legacy is KING! I just wish people would have showed him all this adulation during the last 10-15 years of his life. RIP Mike

Nakaya | 8/31/2009, 10:36 pm EST

i love you michael jackson long
live the king of pop

Nakaya | 8/31/2009, 10:37 pm EST

long live the king of pop

Kathy Caudle | 8/31/2009, 10:41 pm EST

August 31, ‘09

“The kid’s got the moves” I thought as I gazed at photos of children from Michael’s tributes Satuday. They confirm that indeed MJ will NEVER be forgotten! What wonderful news!

Kathy Caudle
Michael Jackson Admirer

Denise | 8/31/2009, 10:51 pm EST

AWESOME!! Micheal…….

Nell | 8/31/2009, 11:10 pm EST

I love you more MJ.

Lisa | 8/31/2009, 11:23 pm EST

Happy Birthday Michael. Kansas City loves you. Remember to always keep a smile on your face. I love you.

Tanya D. | 8/31/2009, 11:51 pm EST

It is amazing, thank you all the people who can see that Michael Jackson is special event in history of humanity! I love you, Michael, and all your fans coming out with tributes and love is indication of your immence capacity for love, Michael, I feel you in my heart, for me you are God of Music and Dance! You rock the world!I love you more!

constance | 8/31/2009, 11:53 pm EST

Michael, You are beloved. In our hearts we lift you up, hold you, carry you, always in our hearts…We are there! You were more than an entertainer. You were one of the finest creative artists of all time. You stirred a spirituality in millions with “Will You Be There.” You awakened a collective conscience in the world with “Earth Song” and “Man in the Mirror.” You bound your soul to your work. You showed forth the abundantly rich creativity of the Creator in your art. The Wizard of Oz once wisely said “You are not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.” You are beloved to millions of all ages, races and religions. May God grant you finally the sweetest peace and happiness.

ush | 8/31/2009, 11:53 pm EST

RIP Michael, I grew up listening to you, seeing those spectacular videos.
You are amazing, talented and wonderful human being. You will live forever in our hearts. Miss you Michael.

Denise | 8/31/2009, 11:54 pm EST

HE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HIS DREAM.

PEOPLE GATHERING AROUND THE WORLD IN PEACE………… JUST FOR FUN!!!!

HE DID IT.AMAZING.

Kuldeep | 9/1/2009, 12:09 am EST

He needed this love & support when he was alive…however people have eventually learnt from their mistakes…RIP….one & only MJ…The king who rules people’s hearts…

chandra perry | 9/1/2009, 12:11 am EST

I always loved MICHAEL and still do! I’m still morning I miss him just as much as his family. RIP MJ love u!

chandra perry | 9/1/2009, 12:18 am EST

I always loved MICHAEL and still do! I’m still morning.

tmatthews | 9/1/2009, 12:34 am EST

His only good albums were Off the Wall and Thriller, the rest were, at best, adequate. Chris Brown is way more talented.

ana | 9/1/2009, 12:45 am EST

HAPPY B DAY RIP MICHAEL MEXICO LUVS U !!!!!!

n.i.n.o. | 9/1/2009, 12:55 am EST

tmatthews— you’re welcome to your opinion just as i’m welcome to mine: you obviously don’t know what you’re talking about!!

rip michael! you will be missed…

priya | 9/1/2009, 1:07 am EST

MJ needed this love and aupport when he was alive…but anyways its good to see thousands of people loving him..
There is only one KING…Thats MJ
There cannot be another michael jackson in this world…

ellejeanine | 9/1/2009, 1:09 am EST

Dear Michael, I love you so very much, I miss you, I can’t wait for the day I will see you again. You are a true angel, you are a gift from God, with a heart of gold. I cry every day because I miss you so very much, the world will not be the same without you. Happy Birthday Sweet Angel, gifted from above. See the world loves you, and will always. You gave your life to make others happy, that is all you wanted, these videos made me shed tears, I found them so very touching. Thank you, Michael for all you have done in this world to make it a better place. I love you more.

Anonymous | 9/1/2009, 1:21 am EST

Born the same year as myself and you were the apple of the heart of your mother Katherine, Katerine I feel for you, you have lost a link to your heart but God will make it better don’t worry. Michael will live always in your heart.. Keep him in your heart and he will always be with you

Amazed | 9/1/2009, 2:03 am EST

It’s sad here in Australia. The tv still broadcast stories of how MJ was free/not charged because he is MJ – has lots of money and be able to get away with crime. The other night it was about MJ obsessed to metamorphosis(cosmetic surgery), his vitiligo really appeared after the bleaching process and MJ a drug addict. Nothing is positive here…. Wish some interested audience could influence that…

Das | 9/1/2009, 2:12 am EST

tmatthews,
Are you talking about the Chris Brown that got his style from Michael Jackson?

hema | 9/1/2009, 2:34 am EST

love you so much michael you will always live in our heart.

Linda Reid | 9/1/2009, 3:21 am EST

I’m 56 years old and I’ve never seen anything like it in my life the way people gathered in his name on his birthday. I love Michael Jackson because he alone has done more for humanity than any other single human being. I think it’s a crying shame that we failed to show our love for him like this when he was alive to see it. Gone to soon, rest in peace Michael

jeff sharon | 9/1/2009, 3:56 am EST

UR THE ONE ……. YOU WIL BE THE ONE…. U RULED US…. U WILL BE IN MO HEART….. WOW….

jeff sharon | 9/1/2009, 3:57 am EST

UR THE ONE ……. YOU WIL BE THE ONE…. U RULED US…. U WILL BE IN MO HEART…

Pure | 9/1/2009, 4:23 am EST

Love you Michael. They said you were nothing but the whole world has proved them (afew) wrong. They can now go hung themselves. Because you are really the King.Deny it or accept it MICHAEL IS THE GREATEST AND MOST LOVED ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME!!

URNOTALONE | 9/1/2009, 4:47 am EST

Missing you and loving you. Will remember you forever, Michael. RIP.

marye | 9/1/2009, 5:01 am EST

THE KING OF POP WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!!! ONLY MICHAEL JACKSON GETS FANS LIKE THESE AROUND THE WORLD BECAUSE HE HAS INFLUENCED EVERYONE AND HE HAS THE GREATEST SELLING ALBUM OF ALL TIME I MEAN HES THE MAN!!!! R.I.P MICHAEL ALL YOUR FANS LOVE YOU

Ivy @ Binnenpoint | 9/1/2009, 5:19 am EST

AWWWWWWWW..ppl of all ages love u Michael!!…The world loves u!!!

venus | 9/1/2009, 7:32 am EST

michael i’ll always love u..RIP

Re Amazed | 9/1/2009 | 9/1/2009, 8:38 am EST

That’s what the “mainstream” media has been doing to Michael for the past 20 years, if not more!
They are still doing this to him, and shamelessly exploiting his image and his name at the same time.

Daniel | 9/1/2009, 8:39 am EST

While a talented and gifted performer, MJ was a addicted to drugs, invited children to sleep with him, and did a whole bunch of bizarre things … his legacy is tainted …

Anna | 9/1/2009, 8:42 am EST

Miss you so much! love from Hong Kong

Topol | 9/1/2009, 10:06 am EST

Thank you to Michael for his music and his DANCE! That was an amazing!
Sorry he could not see all this love when he needed it. He deserves to be remembered by his music and his dancing.
Thanks you, Michael, again. You make me dance.

Dan | 9/1/2009, 10:30 am EST

The True KING of Pop, Rock and Soul.

zak | 9/1/2009, 10:45 am EST

long live the king LOTS OF LOVE FROM TORONTO MICHAEL, I KNOW YOUR WATCHING FROM ABOVE, WE MISS YOU!!!

siwillia | 9/1/2009, 11:23 am EST

Would of meant so much more if all this adulation was done while he was alive! Where was everyone then?

DJ | 9/1/2009, 1:16 pm EST

wooooow The whole world dances.

lisa | 9/1/2009, 2:55 pm EST

long live the king!! i love michael and all of his wonderful fans!

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo | 9/1/2009, 3:48 pm EST

Lame.

Anonymous | 9/1/2009, 4:57 pm EST

Bucharest was the greatest!!!

Christina | 9/1/2009, 5:34 pm EST

Romania loved YOU MICHAEL and will love YOU FOREVER!
We miss you so much !

“This is it”……… means : This is it the True Love of the World for YOU ! Nobody can stop this.

Christina | 9/1/2009, 5:34 pm EST

Romania loved YOU MICHAEL and will love YOU FOREVER!
We miss you so much !

“This is it”……… means : This is it the True Love of the World for YOU ! Nobody can stop this.

Deea | 9/1/2009, 5:57 pm EST

Romania loved, loves and will ever love you and so does the whole world. I miss you so much! Hope all those videos made you SMILE there, in Heaven.

Dana | 9/1/2009, 6:15 pm EST

Michael taught us how to stand tall and believe in ourselves. His music will live forever. And so will our love for him.

Loved worldwide | 9/1/2009, 11:06 pm EST

Who else could inspire thousands of people in countries around the world to gather and perform these flash mobs? MJ inspired us and was part of our lives. He was a musical genius. Someone with this level of artistry can never be “normal”. The creative artist is always unique and the world is better for it. He will be remembered with love.

Jubaida | 9/1/2009, 11:53 pm EST

There WILL not be another Michael, even close to him as a complete entertainer. May you get justice, that will be our only prayer now. You ARE still the most loved person in this world and no one will beat that, no body else possess that kind of a pure heart as you did- that’s where you won the hearts of poeple of all classes, all ages, all races. There is no comparison with what you have achieved. Your legacy shall live forever. there are too many poeple to take it forward. the media and ill-hearted people doesn’t bother us. We love you, forever. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KING!

Holly | 9/2/2009, 12:33 am EST

Amen! You got it, that’s right. Mr. Michael Jackson IS the KING of HEARTS…that man lived and breathed LOVE…and he did all that wonderful musical stuff too!! Happy belated birthday and God Bless you and give you peace…Your brother was right…now they cannot hurt you anymore.

Weegie | 9/2/2009, 2:45 am EST

No one paid any attention to Mike over the past 15 years, now it’s MJ mania like 1983 all over again. It’s almost as annoying this time ’round as it was in 1983. Thriller was lightweight pop-junk, ear-candy. Why do people feel so connected to Mike ? He was beyond creepy, totally unapproachable, NUTS, annoying. People are lemmings, they don’t even know why they’re suddenly big MJ fans…it’s text book Group Hysteria. Somebody REALLY famous died and the only way we connect anymore is through celebrites…we all know them. Peoples lives are vapid and empty so they latch themselves onto celeb corpses and wail in public, making complete fools of themselves. He hadn’t made a good record in 25 years…you didn’t KNOW him..he’s not in your family….he wasn’t your FRIEND…he was a vacant pop star. And there really wasn’t much to Mike, he wasn’t bright, wasn’t really even interesting under the bizzare behavior and sparkly clothes. His interviews were dull, he propagated the silly “I’m really a 10 year old eternal boy” thing in interviews, he had nothing interesting or enlightening to say.

Irene | 9/2/2009, 5:59 am EST

thank you mj for sharing your talents..though your gone..my son bhen brian (8 y.o)start to idolize your moonwalk and your music..love you..

rashauna | 9/2/2009, 10:26 am EST

lomg live the king of pop and god bless his precious babies and family i love u micheal!!!!!

Daniel | 9/2/2009, 10:41 am EST

You are nuts – talented, yes; aboslutuely one of the greats – the fact remains he had sex with children. he should have been in jail.

Nur | 9/2/2009, 10:46 am EST

Happy Birthday my dear Michael.
I love you so much from many years before. I almost can not believe that you have gone.
I know, Allah love you so much, so Allah call so fast.
RIP Michael.
I will never forget you. You’re always in my heart

Billie | 9/2/2009, 11:42 am EST

This is for Weegie…dude, you really seem to have a wegie over your eyes…honestly I’m surprised you even saw the keyboards! anyway, I hope that you get sick of smellin’your own bullshit really soon and get that thing off your eyes…lots of luck!

Imajen | 9/2/2009, 12:39 pm EST

To Weegie, Michael wrote this, and I found it to be more than interesting: “Like the old Indian proverb says, do not judge a man until you’ve walked 2 moons in his moccasins. Most people don’t know me. That is why they write such things in which most is not true. I cry very very often because it hurts and I worry about the children, all my children all over the world, I live for them. If a man could say nothing against a character but what he could prove, history could not be written. Animals strike not from malice but because they want to live. It is the same with those who criticize, they desire our blood not our pain. But still I must achieve, I must seek truth in all things, I must endure for the power I was sent forth, for the world, for the children. But have mercy, for I’ve been bleeding a long time now. M.J.” Michael was a genius. If you can’t see that, it’s because you don’t want to.

Imajen | 9/2/2009, 12:45 pm EST

To Daniel, the fact does not remain that Michael had sex with children. Check your facts. Someone makes an accusation, and in this day & age, that automatically makes it true. I knew a woman who falsely accused five men of rape. People lie. Happens all the time. Greed drives people to do all kinds of things. Greed and lies destroyed the soul of Michael Jackson, and now he’s gone, yet you would continue to villify him even in death. Who made you the judge?

Billie | 9/2/2009, 6:04 pm EST

To Daniel…for the information of such small creatures like you, those filthy scum bags that accused Michael ADMITTED to have lied from the begining to the end. I will hold my dizgust for you this time and i will try not to say to you what I said to weegie…in the name of our beloved King.

Christina | 9/2/2009, 6:35 pm EST

Daniel you got a problem. You read too many papers full of lies, wake up!, and first inform yourself out of the legal documents within the Courts or at his doctors. That child Chandler must be ashamed he lied for money and now he is sorry, too late, hope God will judge him. In my opinion he must go to jail or his father. So MJ did not molested any child or did not made improper gestures with them. I am sick of these lies. And do you know the difference between painkillers and other drugs? I don’t think so, he was addicted to painkillers he had a lot of pain, when you are in big pain suppose at your leg what do you take? so come on ! learn more ! I’m from Romania and we are very well trained, and we don’t speak unless we know about what we are talking.

Linda Reid | 9/2/2009, 7:21 pm EST

I American it has been said that we are innocent until proven guilty. At no time was Michael Jackson ever proven guilty of any crime including using illegal drugs or of being a drug addict. Now that he’s dead and not here to defend himself all of his so called friends are making all kinds of claims. I say it’s all bull shit. The only thing that Michael Jackson is truly guilty of is putting his trust in a doctor that he was paying $150.000.00 per month to treat his insomnia and the money hungry stupid ass doctor killed Michael. Jackson

Linda Reid | 9/2/2009, 8:26 pm EST

Wiggie said, ” thriller was lightweight pop-junk.” However thriller sold over 50 million copies and was the biggest album of all time.
Wiggie said, Michjeal ” hadn’t made a good record in 25 years.” I guess Wiggie forgot about Michael’s songs
The way you make me feel 1887, Man in the Mirrow 1988, Bad 1988, Black or White 1991, You are not alone 1995. Wiggie said Michael was ” totally unapproachable.” If wiggie would take the white sheet off his head and read the guinness world book of records he will find Michael has 7 world records which include Greatest Audience 133.4 million, Highest paid spokesperson, Largest contracts, Most grammy awards, Biggest album and most successful concert series. Michael gave over 500 million to charity and he left 20% of his estate to charity. Michael saved thousands of lives by way of his We Are The World USA for Africa. Wiggie what have you done for humanity lately?

Re Weggie | 9/2/2009, 9:37 pm EST

Sure you were there around ‘83, and you just couldn’t get over the extraordinary fame of this black man ever since.

Linda Reid | 9/3/2009, 12:55 am EST

Dear Daniel,
Allow me to respond to your statement please. I’m 56 years old and I was molested by my step father from age 4 until age 7. I can tell you first hand that I have no love for child molesters and in fact I believe someone convicted of such a crime deserves to go to prison for life. When my mother caught my step father in the act she called the police because she knew he was sick and needed to be locked up away from children. She didn’t allow him to remain free in exchange for a money settlement like Jackson’s accuser did. You tell me who the true criminal was in that first case> The fact is that when a child accuses an adult of child molest its next to impossible for that adult to prove their innocent. You’re a male. If a child ever accuses you of molesting them do you want to be considered innocent until prove guilty? If you do prove your innocent do you want people to still believe that you
were guilty? I don’t think so but they will because people don’t have faith in our legal system anymore because of OJ Simpson getting away with murder. If Jackson was guilty of molesting kids do you think he would be stupid enough to admit that he slept with kids? He admitted it because he didn’t do anything wrong. Michael Jackson’s bedroom was as big as most people’s homes are. If a child is spending the night with someone like Michael Jackson do you think that child wants to sleep in a big room all alone? I think not. For the record, Michael never said that he slep with children. Michael said that he allowed the children to sleep in his bed and he slept next to the bed on a sleeping bag on the floor and I would do the same damn thing, if I loved children like Michael Jackson loved children

Linda Reid | 9/3/2009, 1:25 am EST

Dear Weegie,
My life is not vapid and empty and I do not latch myself on tp celeb corpses and ail in public making a complete fool of myself. However, when
John F. Kennedy. Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and Michael Jackson all died, I did grieve and cry for all of them because their lives were needless cut short. They were all great men who gave from their heart and the world is a better place because they lived. Furthermore, in closing I can say that in my opinion you are the one who made yourself a complete fool with your statements. I’ll pray for you my friend.

Sfboys | 9/3/2009, 1:31 am EST

Daniel: Read the article in Rolling Stone since you seem to rely on their info. It is actually quite eye-opening for people in the dark, like yourself. I bet you can’t name a single article, book, or person you spoke with in which you looked to see if there were two sides to the story. You are most likely a struggling something (perhaps musician) who is so jealous of Michael that you can’t see straight. Well, take off the hood. America is no longer white. It is mixed and you and your hater friends are going to have to deal with it. Michael Jackson has and will continue to have a profound and deep influence on popular culture. You are the one who will be forgotten and let behind in HIStory, while Michael was responsible for single handedly making and breaking HIStory for 40 years. Good luck in your pursuits, but you will never, ever be able to bring this man down. Besides, people like youeself project your own shortcomings on to others in order to avoid dealing with your own self doubt and issues regarding your life. Take a course in psychology. No, that would be far too challenging for someone who only sees black and white. What a shame. The world could be a loving and wonderfully peaceful place if people like yourself would just go away. Haters make the ozone disappear. Haters support Republican greed when they themselves are missing out on the benefits they are fighting against. You remind me of these people.

If nothing else, just follow the old adage: “If you don’t have anything good to say, then don’t say anything at all.” Seriously, do you think anyone shares your opinion? Very few do and you are all about to be shut up, so go hang with the haters while the rest of us follow Michael’s request and try to Heal the World. When we’re half way there, you’ll wish you had joined us all along. And, yes, it is quite obvious you have NEVER read anything other than tabloid trash or you would have a more open mind. The world isn’t what you see on the tv screen or in magazines. Why do people like yourself allow the media to control your minds? This is the real question. I pray that God blesses you with an open mind and heart. You are most likely a very angry person and in a great deal of pain in order to lash out as you did. Respect the dead. Let the man rest in peace as he continues to build his fan base and sell a trillion records.

Sfboys | 9/3/2009, 1:35 am EST

Quote [soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo | 9/1/2009, 3:48 pm EST

Lame.
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Indeed you are.

Brenda | 9/3/2009, 3:56 am EST

Poor Daniel, you are still buried in the dark world!!!

Brandon | 9/3/2009, 11:07 am EST

The Michaelmania all over the world clearly proves the GREATNESS of Michael Jackson as the artist.

He is the GLOBAL ICON, like no other artist, this is the FACT.

Michael has sold almost 18 mill. albums and 13 mil. singles since june 25! Come on…!!!

As for any morons using molestation as something revelant…, just see and read the constitution and laws! Where is the justice? If it fits, anybody is calling for the justice for himself, and if it doesnt fit… MJ is a molester…? oh yes… I wish anybody could be falsely accused of anything and could face the justice…

Nur | 9/4/2009, 4:21 am EST

I hope michael birthday will be an international free day. So every year when michael birthday, we all of his fans can celebrate his birthday all the day freely. For all the the fans, let’s do something to make this happen. How the way to make michael birthday become international day? Any body please tell me

AmyL | 9/4/2009, 11:12 am EST

Thankyou Michael, for having you in our lives. You’ll be greatly missed.

posh | 9/4/2009, 12:33 pm EST

this show that u will but dearly missed and be King Of Pop Forever and how your music will live on to forever. WE MISS U.we will all like to rock with

posh | 9/4/2009, 12:35 pm EST

this show that u will be dearly missed and be King Of Pop Forever and how your music will live on to forever. WE MISS U.we will all like to rock with

azu1 | 9/4/2009, 3:22 pm EST

It is very hard to understand that this is it. We will never see you perform again. We love you very much. Rest till we meet again KING OF POP.

Nur | 9/5/2009, 2:43 am EST

My dear Michael, I think those all action of your global fans, have approved that YOU ARE TRULY THE PEACE ICON of The World, because you can make different people from different religion, from different rash, different country, can come together like a brother and like family one another because of you, because of your music, because any great thing of you.
These’s very-very good thing to make a better world.
For all Michael Jackson lover and fans, let’s make sure that every year when Michael Jackson birthday, we can come together again like brother and family with peace and happy because of Michael Jackson Music and Spirit. Amin

shell517 | 9/5/2009, 7:39 pm EST

Michael…

The WORLD LOVES and MISSES you WHOLEHEARTEDLY. Gone,but NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN. KING OF POP!

Rosa | 9/6/2009, 10:43 pm EST

Michael is and will always be a great man who had a heart to share with the whole world. We should be thankful that he lived in our time becouse ther will never be another person that is as beautiful, caring and concerned for the world and everyone in it as he was.
Michael was a unique man becouse of his love for humanity. . . That DOSENT make him weird or a child molester. He was a man with a beautiful soul and he cared about veryone(yes, even you guys out there that kicked his name through the mud) He loved the world and the world loves him!
RIP Michael You are my brother, we are all brothers, and I Love You!

MJ is my brother, we are all related in this world.

Rosa | 9/6/2009, 10:56 pm EST

My oldest daughter has listened to MJ for a while, she is 9. We were driving down the road the other day listining to the song Childhood. She started to cry and said “Mom this is the first time this song has touched my heart. Why is everyone saying such bad things about him? He tried to make our world better.”
The moral of the story is. . . LEAVE him ALONE! Think what you want to think but keep all of the bad thoughts to yourself. Childern are the heart of the world and when my childern grow up, nothing could make me happier than for them to have the SOUL and love for everyone that MJ had!
We Love You Michael!!!

Becky | 9/7/2009, 6:08 pm EST

When I heard the news of his death I was devastated but I am glad people are really starting to appreciate his music! :) Long Live the King!!

amy | 9/8/2009, 4:12 am EST

R.I.P mj lve u heaps
we wis tht u were alive
n yer tht al

amy | 9/8/2009, 4:14 am EST

happy birthday to michael jackson
have a good time in heaven R.I.P
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cheryl perez | 9/11/2009, 6:54 am EST

I love michael jackson always wil l my love is for him onhis birthday i have always need him in my life i wont exceot that he died i i cant please show moreof him alive i cant get enough of just seing him only all the timeleavehimalone he wanted to be exceped as people excepted whites there whole life dont bother me with all the funeral stuff ever anymore ilove you micheal jackson and happy birthday 51

soonhibek | 9/21/2009, 12:55 pm EST

Weegie Weegie Weegie – to your 9/2 post -

My man, you are utterly clueless – empty of any depth.
Enuf said.

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