Earlier today the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, passed away at age 50 from cardiac arrest. When I first heard the rumours, I reacted cooly, but after the news was confirmed and every TV news network and video channel were playing his videos, it really settled in just what a legacy Jackson left behind.
Jackson not only had a career that spanned 4+ decades, but he made uplifting and inspirational music that influenced everyone across the globe. He also made the best videos, was the best dancer of his time, and one of the greatest live performers ever! On top of this, he was friendly and sincere, a true humanist, and everyone loved him. When I try to think of another artist or group that had the worldwide impact of Michael Jackson, the only names that come even remotely close to him are The Beatles and Bob Marley. Yet even they were not nearly as big as the man whose every lyric can be sung on cue by millions of Chinese.
I am happy to see all his videos replayed on MTV and VH1 all day because they are fantastic and I haven't heard many of these songs in years, but soon the stations will revert back to playing the same loop of 10-20 blah videos as usual. However, even though things will soon go back to 'normal,' music will be forever changed. Every musician alive today has been in some way influenced by the songs of Michael Jackson. But soon, kids will be asking their parents, "Who was Michael Jackson?" and it will make us all want to cry. Now the world of music must find a new direction, a new inspiration, a shining star that can uplift us all in the way that only Michael Jackson could. If one day I have a positive impact on the world that equals the tiniest portion of what Michael accomplished, I will be truly blessed!
Rest in Peace, Mike!!
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