Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen stood in London and announced his "This is it" concerts. It was a long awaited comeback. Fans around the world were more thrilled of this intended comeback considering the fact that he had not performed live on stage in more than twelve years. Jackson was supposed to perform about 50 concerts and weeks before the first show all the tickets were sold out. It was really going to be the "final curtain call" however, it was never meant to be as he sadly met his untimely death on June 25th 2009, exactly a year ago. His death was so sudden, it shocked the world, his fans could not believe it and his family was traumatized. Though extremely popular in life, in death Jackson's fame and popularity have increased exceedingly and will remain so for generations to come.
Jackson has always been a star since he made his debut as a child for the Jackson Five. Jackson Five had hits after hits and the group was a sensation. Michael Jackson's solo album "Off the Wall" cemented his credentials as a great performer. His subsequent hits such as "Billie Jean", "Bad", and "Dangerous" among many others turned him into a living legend.
Michael Jackson
During "Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever" Jackson broke the myth surrounding live musical performance proved convincingly the ability to achieve artistic perfection on stage. In this performance of "Billie Jean" his voice, dance moves, the beat and rhythm of the song merged together and in defiance of natural law he became one with his music. It was during this performance that he introduced us to his newest dance moves at the time which came to be known as "moonwalk". Christopher Smith captured this historic moment adequately in his article entitled " Michael Jackson's 'Motown 25' performance -- in person" in the Los Angeles Times, he writes "...and he walked downstage in my direction and struck a pose in silhouette as the drums snapped the now-familiar intro to "Billie Jean."The place exploded. I'm pretty blase about crowd response, but this was different. It wasn't a roar; more the sound of simultaneous shrieks from all over the auditorium, like everyone being scared at once. A couple rows in front of me, two women in my sight line were violently hugging, almost tackling each other, while riveted on the stage, as though they were unconsciously trying to hold onto the moment more than each other"(Smith 2009).In recognition of the special relationship between him and Motown, Michael Jackson is substituted in place of "Motown 25" and thereby making of pop. The first and perhaps the last entertainer with a royal title unanimously accepted and legitimized by millions around the world.
Michael Jackson brought joy to millions of people around the world however, he was sad and lonely for most of his life. He felt like a prisoner unable to explore the world he loved so much. What a joy it would have brought him if we just enjoyed his music and left him alone.
His detractors accuse him of so many things whether true or untrue, they go a long way to buttress the fact that he was only human made of flesh and blood and full of emotions like everyone else. Rather than being too judgmental and ignoring our own fallibility let us celebrate this iconic figure who is a legend in the eyes of many, a true perfectionist who worked extremely hard in spite of fact that he was extraordinarily gifted and talented.
Generations yet unborn will come to appreciate the man who single-handedly changed the music and entertainment industry. Those privileged to have lived in his lifetime will cherish their memory of him. On June 25 of this year, the first anniversary of his death, we celebrate the life and works of this great icon and legend who was good at what he does. His legacy lives on.... and "Michael Jackson will never die".
Michael Jackson - "Yesterday, Today and Forever"Dead Rising 2 - Chuck the Role Model Psychopath Guide Tube. Duration : 1.72 Mins.Jack and Geoff do a bit of hippie-hunting in Dead Rising 2 and pick off the crazy hippie Brandon in the bathroom. Nice dreads, jerkface.
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