A tribute to Michael Jackson
Yeah, yeah! I know. Almost every body and their dog is now writing about Michael Jackson’s death. But I had to write a tribute to Michael on my blog because as a teenager I was so much inspired by him and I can not let this moment pass by.
When I heard the news this morning, like every body else I was shocked. That is perhaps an understatement. I was dumbfounded. This can not be! The King can not be dead. Living in East Africa, I was about 12 or 13 when I first saw the Thriller Video. It was the first music video I had seen and the amazing story line, the music, the props, the effects and the makeup all blew me away. I even participated in a high school musical program, in a version of Thriller, as one of the zombies.
Over the years I, like millions of others listened to Michael Jackson’s music. When my daughter came of age and was listening to music and all, I was proud to talk about Michael and recount my experience with Michael’s music.
As Michael turned from a great pop icon to a circus act, I still kept faith and believed that one day this would all turn around and Michael Jackson would show us his musical genius. When I heard of his return to the music scene and his proposed 50 tour deal in the UK, I was really excited.
But Michael Jackson is now dead and I guess he has left behind a legacy of greatness as well as a history of personal troubles and eccentricity. I would like to pay a tribute to the greatness.
He was, is and will be the King of Pop. I hope his soul rests in peace.
2 Responses
6.27.2009
Michael was truly a gifted man who had a lot of trial and tribulations in his life. Which made him the man he was.
Its so sad to lose him just as he was about to do his tour.
May he rest in peace and one of my favourite songs of his which is now all the more meaningful.
“You are not alone ” for the wonderful spirit that was Michael Jackson. May he know that wherever he is. he is not alone.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, The love of all his fans are with them now. May it give them strength to know how much he was loved and admired. Love is Forever and your memories forever in your heart.
6.29.2009
Michael you will forever live in our hearts as the “KING of POP”. You have inspired an entire nation of people and a generation of people to come. Your music, your signature moves, and your humanitarian believes for the good of those in need, are the markings you left here on earth. For those who loved you through the good, the bad, and ugly can sincerely say, you will truly be missed. You’ve left a scar on those who embraced your talents, and respected your unique ideas that lead you to become the greatest. Michael you can rest in peace knowing that you indeed changed the world and made it better. You’ve provided food for those who hungered, clothes for those who had none, smiles to those who lost there ability to smile, and a lifetime of memories to those who loved him. This is one of the many things Michael stood for and what the media fails to mention. My advice to those with the ambition to make it big, keep in mind, you can never become big enough because the very people who made, you can also break you. Many new artist will have big shoes to fill. For there isn’t, nor will ever be, one like you. We love you, always and forever, Michael Joseph Jackson. My condolences to the jackson family, his childrens and those who truly loved him.
From: Vivian Abreu