The world just lost the greatest entertainer of our generation, and quite possibly of all-time, Michael Joseph Jackson. In his prime, there was none better that Mike, and there will never be another artist like him.
Michael's music and live performances dominated my formative years, and many of his songs act as a diary for special people, places, and moments in my life. His talent has been overshadowed in recent years by allegations, surgeries, court battles, and eccentric behavior. As uncomfortable as it was to watch his decline, I choose to instead remember how exciting it was to watch his climb. (And no one ever climbed higher).
In an imperfect world divided by race, religion, class, landscape, and culture, this man made people forget their differences, even if just for a song, a video, or a concert. He broke down barriers and united the world through his music for nearly 40 years, and I'm grateful I had a chance to witness his brilliant career along with my family and friends.
You may not be a fan of Mike's. You may crucify him for the ugly allegations, mock him for his surgeries, or pity those of us who choose to remember the good times, and that's fine. It's my humble opinion that the world isn't as black and white as many make it out to be, and judging others without knowing all of the facts simply isn't in my DNA. The future may shed more light on Michael's life, (for better or for worse), but today I prefer to focus on all of the joy he brought the world through his many talents, and leave the judging and sensationalism to others.
Michael's music and live performances dominated my formative years, and many of his songs act as a diary for special people, places, and moments in my life. His talent has been overshadowed in recent years by allegations, surgeries, court battles, and eccentric behavior. As uncomfortable as it was to watch his decline, I choose to instead remember how exciting it was to watch his climb. (And no one ever climbed higher).
In an imperfect world divided by race, religion, class, landscape, and culture, this man made people forget their differences, even if just for a song, a video, or a concert. He broke down barriers and united the world through his music for nearly 40 years, and I'm grateful I had a chance to witness his brilliant career along with my family and friends.
You may not be a fan of Mike's. You may crucify him for the ugly allegations, mock him for his surgeries, or pity those of us who choose to remember the good times, and that's fine. It's my humble opinion that the world isn't as black and white as many make it out to be, and judging others without knowing all of the facts simply isn't in my DNA. The future may shed more light on Michael's life, (for better or for worse), but today I prefer to focus on all of the joy he brought the world through his many talents, and leave the judging and sensationalism to others.
Michael, thank you for the memories. You enhanced my life and millions of others, and you'll never be forgotten. RIP (To view an impromptu tribute to M.J. from across the world, Click Here)
1 comment:
Well put. Can't name many people who can unite people on a world wide level like he did. Seeing the world come together to greive him was a beautiful thing. He will be remembered by me as a unifying figure.
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