Michael Jackson dies at age 50
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The king is dead, long live the king. Today is a sad day for the entertainment world as well for me personally. Michael Jackson, the king of pop has passed away at age 50.
A fellow blogger made a point in his blog that I felt I could relate to:
I guess with an iconic figure like Michael, you never think that someone like that really can die. I know it’s a silly thought, but that’s what goes through your mind the first time.
My best friend Damien, who is just as much of a Jacko fan as I am has posted an update on his facebook wall for each of Michael Jackson’s major achievements.
I don’t think that there’s too much that we can or should say about the king of pop. His work and life speaks volumes with any words needing to be said. He inspired millions to pick up an instrument or grab the mic. Countless wannabe moonwalkers can look back and laugh at that time they tried to do a Micheal. Guys and girls everywhere wore too-short pants with white socks and even whiter T-shirts. And let’s not even get started on the amount of crotch grabbing and leg flailing he inspired …
For an indication of just how successful Michael Jackson was, have a look at this list of the best selling albums of all time:
source: http://wikipedia.com
In short, Micheal Jackson impacted the music business and the world in a way not seen since Elvis. Thinking about it now, I can kind of understand how a previous generation felt when their king went to rest.
Rest in peace.
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