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Post by steveternal on Jun 25, 2009 18:25:43 GMT -5
^^^I'm sorry for the negativity as well, because generally people are innocent until proven guilty. In addition, I've always sided with the opinion that he was a deeply warped person who never learned to have a good grasp of the world, due to a terrible childhood full of abuse and child labor. Hence, whatever he did may have constituted an inappropriate relationship with some young boys, but it was NOT sexual in nature and Michael truly believed that what he was doing was just being friends with them.
Doesn't make him right by any means, but at the same time I can't fault him.
Sorry if that doesn't make much sense, I'm a bit agitated and am typing quickly.
Post by newhampshirechadd on Jun 25, 2009 18:36:06 GMT -5
I am only thinking of his music on a day like today. Yes he had some dark sides but he made such an impact on so many musicians that we all listen to today. We all know he was a musical genius..
Definitely shocking news to say the least. When I was a kid I must have listened to "Thriller" a million times and still give it a listen every once and awhile. Say what you want about his personal life but I for one will remember him for his music that brought myself and millions around the world alot of joy, RIP.
Post by newhampshirechadd on Jun 25, 2009 18:44:15 GMT -5
Michael Jackson has set many records throughout his career and won many awards. From the early days of the Jackson 5 to the current day. Michael Jackson has been in a league of his own with his best competition being himself and trying to improve on what he has already achieved. He are a just a few of the record breaking achievements.
Biggest Selling Album Of All Time - Guiness Book Of World Records Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Album is the biggest selling album of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide. Thriller is also the biggest selling U.S album with sales of 25 million copies.
Most No1 Hits in 1980's By The End of the 1980's MIchael Jackson had more #1 hits than any other artist for the decade.
Greatest Audience - Guiness Book Of World Records The highest-ever viewership was 133.4 million viewers watching the NBC transmission of Super Bowl XXVII on June 31, 1993. Michael was spotlighted during the half-time peformance.
Bad Tour - Guiness Book Of World Records Michael Jackson's world tour brought in a record gross revenue of over $124 million during September 1987-December 1988.
100 Million Records Michael has sold over 100 million singles and albums outside of the U.S.
Billboard Charts Michael Jackson is the first person in the 37 year history of the Billboard chart to enter straight in at No1, with his single "You Are Not Alone". The previous record "Earth Song" which had debuted at No5 and also Michael Jacksons.
Biggest Selling Video Michael Jackson's "The Making Of Thriller" is the biggest selling video to be released by an artist.
Billboard "Hot 100" Singles Chart Most No1 Hits by Male Artist (13)
No1 Debuts Michael Jacksons "Bad", "Dangerous", and "HIStory" albums all debuted in at No1.
Awards Michael has won more awards than any other artist.
No1 On Charts In 1983 Michael became the first artist to simultaneously hold the number one spots on Billboard's rock albums and rock singles charts, as well as the R&B albums and singles charts.
Consecutive No1 Singles Jackson 5 were the first group to ever have four consecutive No1 singles.
Definitely shocking news to say the least. When I was a kid I must have listened to "Thriller" a million times and still give it a listen every once and awhile. Say what you want about his personal life but I for one will remember him for his music that brought myself and millions around the world alot of joy, RIP.
Post by newhampshirechadd on Jun 25, 2009 18:49:17 GMT -5
Michael Jackson is a true humanitarian, an example to us all. He has devoted much time and money to a wide range of charities. He loves children and takes time out when touring secretly visting sick children. He also has special rooms at his home Neverland for sick and terminally ill children to stay over. He was listed in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book Of World Records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star". It states that Michael Jackson has supported 39 charity organizations either with monetary donations through sponsorships of their projects or by participating in their silent auction.
We have made an alphabetical list of known charities that Michael Jackson has individualy supported publically throughout his career. Michael Jackson also helped set up Heal The World Foundation, the charities this has supported have not been listed. Read our Heal The World/kids page for details of this foundation.
AIDS Project L.A. American Cancer Society Angel Food Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles BMI Foundation, Inc. Brotherhood Crusade Brothman Burn Center Camp Ronald McDonald Childhelp U.S.A. Children's Institute International Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Dakar Foundation Dreamstreet Kids Dreams Come True Charity Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Love Match Make-A-Wish Foundation Minority Aids Project Motown Museum NAACP National Rainbow Coalition Rotary Club of Australia Society of Singers Starlight Foundation The Carter Center's Atlanta Project The Sickle Cell Research Foundation Transafrica United Negro College Fund (UNCF) United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope Volunteers of America Watts Summer Festival Wish Granting YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
Good Lord this is getting ridiculous! Now there are reports spreading through Twitter and Facebook that Jeff Goldblum died in New Zealand.....most likely a hoax as all links claiming this were immediately pulled. There are a few Twitters about Harrison Ford too. Is death just all of a sudden funny? WTF?
I'm sorry for the negativity people, but Michael Jackson was the worst possible kind of person. He was a child molester. I will not mourn for him.
Have to agree. He had his day, musically, but that was long ago. For years all he really has been is a big joke what with the surgeries and the child molestation accusations. As far as I am concerned, no loss. I will not miss him in the least.
I don't care what you say about me, just spell my name right---P.T. Barnum "As I was walking up the stairs I met a man who wasn't there He wasn't there again today I wish to God he'd go away."
^^^I'm sorry for the negativity as well, because generally people are innocent until proven guilty. In addition, I've always sided with the opinion that he was a deeply warped person who never learned to have a good grasp of the world, due to a terrible childhood full of abuse and child labor. Hence, whatever he did may have constituted an inappropriate relationship with some young boys, but it was NOT sexual in nature and Michael truly believed that what he was doing was just being friends with them.
Doesn't make him right by any means, but at the same time I can't fault him.
Sorry if that doesn't make much sense, I'm a bit agitated and am typing quickly.
i agree with this almost 100%. the man was exploited and abused from the time he was 5. and from then on he was constantly in the public eye. 5 years old! no chance to develp social skills. anyone whos taken a psych course knows how significant the early years are for children in terms of mental development. if you miss out, or get emotionally damaged during those years, its irreversible. this guy had no chance to be normal. from what i could tell, he was nothing but well-intentioned. while the accusations against him are disturbing, the mutilation of his own body just proves that he did not have the capacity to make sound decisions. he had the social skills of a 5 yr old.
i can see how some people are repulsed by him, i get it. but thats all weve heard about him for the past 15 years. you never heard his name w/ out a pedo joke.
a man that was loved by many has passed. how about a couple days to focus on the great things the man accomplished, and the great things he did for the community.
Definitely shocking news to say the least. When I was a kid I must have listened to "Thriller" a million times and still give it a listen every once and awhile. Say what you want about his personal life but I for one will remember him for his music that brought myself and millions around the world alot of joy, RIP.
I <3 the way you said it!
RiP
Very tragic. Yes, he had hard times in his life but my god who doesn't? Remember him for what he did for music. There are enough stats already listed that explain themselves, can't really argue those. Sad new. RIP
Post by itrainmonkeys on Jun 25, 2009 21:04:12 GMT -5
Have a lot of negative thoughts about him......but there's no need to say them. He's gone and what will I gain from bringing up his dark side? Nothing really.
He was an icon and a huge musical talent in his prime. Sad he died relatively young.
This is such a sad day for me, personally... I remember as a lil kid, the music the kick started my love and desire to be a performer (dancing, singing, etc.) was MJ...
I'll never forget trying to do the Billie Jean dance when I was like 8 and trying to sing like Mike... I'll never forget the first time I heard Off The Wall, falling in love with this record that, 15 years later, I'm still absolutely in love with...
Needless to say, Michael Jackson was one of the single most inspirational people to me, as far as performance and helping me find out what I am truly passionate about ; performing, entertaining people.
I hope that just for a few weeks (I'd wish forever, but that's impossible) we can forget the negative aspects of this man's life and remember him as, easily, one of the most important musicians of all time.
RIP, Michael...
"And when the grove is dead and gone, you know that love survives, so we can rock forever, on."
One of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, gone, and still so young. Starrynight, I completely understand where you're coming from. I try not to let myself get too emotional over celebrities passing, but this is definitely the 2009 celebrity death that has affected me the most. I really didn't think I would be this upset over it.
It's also crucial to separate the man from the music. Could everyone please just try to look past the allegations of child molestation and all that and remember him not for his personal life, but rather as the man who penned such classics as Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Bad and others - not to mention his work with the Jackson Five.
Post by Fishing Maniac on Jun 25, 2009 22:22:35 GMT -5
I'm going to say something very insensitive, but it's a legitimate question. Do you think that my never played vinyl picture disc of Thriller just jumped in value?