How Michael Jackson Became a Pop God

He might have died a sudden death, but Jackson leaves us with a music legacy for the ages.

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  • Posted By: tjacks1284 @ 06/29/2009 11:00:23 AM

    Michael Jackson changed the face of music and left us with some GREAT songs and even GREATER performances. Without him, music that we know and love today would not exist. For that alone, he deserves all the accolades and praises! So when you think of Michael Jackson, think of the man who not only had a beautiful voice, but a beautiful soul as well. The angels in heaven rejoiced when he finally came home to them! Maybe now, he can finally get the rest and peace he so often sought in life and the acceptance he always deserved! R.I.P M.J. forever the King of Pop!

  • Posted By: steve333 @ 06/27/2009 6:48:47 PM

    I agree that Off The Wall was a far better albujm. It always amazed me when Thriller got all the accolades.

  • Posted By: Omaar @ 06/27/2009 4:09:02 PM

    Whether you are Rich, Famous, Successful.

    Whether you are Poor, ImFamous, UnSuccessful...

    Whether you are Fair, Mediocre Or Marginal..

    None of Us are Immune to The Hands Of Fate.

    None of Us who Breathe Air, Can Escape Our Fate.

    We are All Tied to Our Own Fate & Destiny...

    No Matter Your Station in this Life.


    If you are [Human] Made of Flesh, Bone, Blood, Soul & Spirit...

    Our Lives are Our Own Personal Movie...

    We All have a Begining, Middle & Ending.

    The Ending is Sometimes Welcomed, Sometimes Abrupt and Sometimes Unwanted....

    But it is the [End]

    Its Called Fate & Destiny

    We all have our Reservations on the Fate & Destiny Flight to Mingle with the Stars [Someday]

    This is Reality an This a Given.

    Our Lives are Real Movies We are Destined to Play Out Until their Conclusions.

    Omaar

    Peace be the Next Journey

  • Posted By: oe4real @ 06/27/2009 8:29:26 AM

    When Farrah Fawcett arrived in heaven God granted her one wish. She wished for all children to be safe. So god killed Michael Jackson.

  • Posted By: jaimmm @ 06/26/2009 9:29:41 PM

    i apologize if this is a repost
    How is it that the justice system we all live by is never good enough when we don't like the results? We understand the positives and the negatives of this system but the bottom line is the criminal system has ample money and resources to research and investigate crimes. The grand jury system gives them so much latitude that the burden of proof to decide to prosecute is so low most criminal charges are approved with very little evidence. The system will at least give the police/prosecution an opportunity to sure-up their cases against defendants.

    In the first case he was never prosecuted and the parents of the boy who was so egregiously violated in the worst possible way that a child can be violated took money! They could have forced and pursued the criminal charges and after a conviction they could have sued him in civil court and they could have made sure a pedophile as people say was taken off of the streets. No they were charged with protecting their son and they sold out. Why would you allow your child to stay with someone you didn't know...and please don't tell me they "KNEW" Michael Jackson. If i were that irresponsible as a parent I would have been criminally charged with neglect or something more serious.

    so while this man is dead...does it make people feel superior to talk about things that they can't understand? I can only say that you can't understand a person until you walk a mile in their shoes. Do I think he had problems..yes! Do I think he molested children...no. Child molesters molest their own children too.

  • Posted By: Prezbird @ 06/25/2009 10:38:26 PM

    He is a legend. Every "star" goes through this media rummage where their personal lives come under the microscope. I suppose thats the price to pay for stardom. Michael did go through his share of it. We can never tell how much or how less of a scrutiny he went through.

    Having said all that, Michael truly was a great singer. He changed the music world with his dance numbers and songs. His albums were a sensation throughout the world.

    This is a man who will live forever in the hearts of his fans and in the memory of the remaining people. It is such a shock to know that he is no more really.

    People are going to talk about his alleged weird hobbies, games for a long time, but then the music he made and the dance moves he created will be talked about even more so.

    RIP Michael. God Bless !!

    • Posted By: Pia1981 @ 06/26/2009 8:49:46 PM

      Prezbird, your comments says it all. Thank you.

  • Posted By: Pia1981 @ 06/26/2009 8:48:46 PM

    Those of you bashing a dead man should be ashamed of yourselves. Try to have some compassion, okay? MJ was not tried and convicted for raping anyone!

  • Posted By: mac101 @ 06/26/2009 8:16:31 PM

    It seems pretty obvious that Jackson was not an emotionally well man. Given his background of immense childhood stardom and childhood physical/sexual abuse, how could he be?

    However, the real criminals, in my opinion, are his parents, and the parents that repeatedly allowed their young children to be around him as an adult, unsupervised, after the first allegations surfaced. Acquitted or otherwise, what responsible parent allows their child to spend time with a man who was at best, weird, and at most, a pedophile, all for the sake of a little publicity?

    Jackson was not the person only who should have been prosecuted.

    And whatever you may wish to say about the adult he became, as a child, and as a musician and entertainer, he was unparalleled.

  • Posted By: EagleMan @ 06/26/2009 3:55:05 AM

    A court proved his charges false. If they were true, perhaps you could say it, but MJ's name should not be Mudd, and no one's should.

    • Posted By: future slumlord @ 06/26/2009 9:37:00 AM

      MJ's acquittal does not mean he was innocent. OJ was acquitted but we all know he killed his ex-wife and her lover. Michael Jackson touched little boys in a sexual way and everybody knows it. The deniers are lying to themselves.

      • Posted By: Vigilance @ 06/26/2009 11:16:25 AM

        Nobody has any idea what really happened except Michael and those kids. You never met him and he sure can't speak in his own defense now. But if it helps your self-esteem to dance on the man's grave, there's nothing anyone else can do about that.

        • Posted By: Alvy @ 06/26/2009 12:39:12 PM

          A true republican and zealot is our slumlord.
          It doesn't matter where he posts - its always the same: you suck and I don't.

          Sadly, the world may have more of him than good people.

          • Posted By: future slumlord @ 06/26/2009 5:55:19 PM

            I am not a Republican; but I am better than you.

      • Posted By: EagleMan @ 06/26/2009 4:57:51 PM

        And I could say the same of you. And everyone could think the same of you. But it doesn't make it true now does it? Going by your logic, even if you deny it is is true. But wait, the physical acts were never proven! But just because the crowd thinks so its true, and suddenly you're a child molester, even if the actual act was never proven. How fair does that sound to you? Before you go off slandering people try applying their situation to your own life and get some perspective.

      • Posted By: dlgree @ 06/26/2009 10:38:39 AM

        Wow! A man has died and that's what you choose to say. It's a shame when people like you try to find bad things in such a great man, all that is has given to us. You will never be able to say that you achieved anything as great as Michael. You are slum. Let Michael have the peace in heaven that people like you never let him have here.

    • Posted By: oe4real @ 06/26/2009 5:20:40 PM

      Ha, the reliability of our courts to determine the correct outcome when dealing with a celebrity with tons on money. = comical. The simple fact is, in this country it doesn't matter what you do. It's who you know and how much money you can throw at the problem to make it go away. Anyone who does not believe that is either lying to themselves or misinformed. It's ALWAYS been and ALWAYS will be all about the money. Doesn't matter what you do, if you are rich and famous you will eventually get out of it. Period. Michael Jackson and OJ are just some really recent examples. If ANYONE normal, living a normal life, with a normal amount of money had done half of the crap these celebrities have done. They would be locked up in a heartbeat and be rotting in jail. while these celebrities are off laughing it all off how they screwed the system again!

  • Posted By: Celtia @ 06/26/2009 7:52:38 AM

    The only reason a court didn't prove the allegations of child molestation against this sick SOB is because he bought his way out of them. He was given special treatment all the way through (if any poor person pulled the "I can't come to my trial because I'm sick" crap he'd have been dragged in by deputies, but because Jackson was rich and famous he was allowed to come to court on his own time -- I used to be a probation officer so I know what I'm talking about) but he was a superstar so he got away with whatever crime he wanted. Let's not forget that a short time agao a poor woman died in a hospital because all the doctors were busy treating this child molesting freak, when he was not nearly as sick as she was. I'll bet her family is laughing right now. Jackson was a peodphile whose money saved him from the consequences of his crimes. His victims will never recover completely, no matter how long they live. I for one am glad he will never rape another little boy; since he was rich and above the law his death was the only way to keep that from happening, so I don't mourn this morning.

    • Posted By: Bishop.Paul.Andrew @ 06/26/2009 5:17:03 PM

      Hey Probe.Since you know it all, then you must be one of the bad people that take bribes to keep your moth shut and look the other way. No all Probation Officers are crooked as you are. Michaek Jackson was not crazy to buy his way out for that is against the law to offer a bribe. How many bribes have you taken. May be the Public should start looking at you and see what kind of person you are and judge you like you judge Michael Jackson

    • Posted By: Beth17 @ 06/26/2009 1:04:00 PM

      Celtia, you have no idea what you are talking about. You spew hate and accusations for a living that's easy to see. What you think, isn't always truth. Do you get that? Saying he raped little boys is lible and slander. You do know this right? There is no proof, you have no idea. So to say one way or the other makes you scum and you will be judged for it.

    • Posted By: Alvy @ 06/26/2009 12:45:15 PM

      Probation officer or pig?
      Pig fits you better.

      And since you are a pig, how many wives have you beat?
      How ofter do you drive drunk?
      How many people have you accused wrongly because you didn't like how they "looked"? Like in this post.

      How many times were you to tired from doughnuts to apprehend someone?
      How fat are you?
      People like you - pigs - live to disrespect people who they don't know.
      How does it feel - pig?

    • Posted By: laura2293 @ 06/26/2009 9:09:05 AM

      YOU are wrong about Michael Jackson, he was not a child molesting freak...... Michael Jackson was a GREAT ARTIST. Which apparently you know nothing about!! What you read in the tabloids or hear in the news. You or no one else could know what was being said about Michael Jackson was true or not, because you were not there. SO remember this??? don???t stir the pot because you were not in the pot. My heart goes out to the Jackson Family. I will always carry Michael Jackson in my heart. RIP MICHAEL JACKSON

      • Posted By: future slumlord @ 06/26/2009 9:43:36 AM

        Michael Jackson was both a great artist and a child molesting freak. I can appreciate his contributions to music and dance. great performer but still a pedophile.

    • Posted By: blackwhite @ 06/26/2009 9:05:20 AM

      you, as a probation officer, are nothing but jealous of Michael jackson. sorry, if talent was not bestowed upon you.

      • Posted By: Uniqua17 @ 06/26/2009 9:15:16 AM

        probation officer get over yourself sorry you didn't change whole generations you need to grow up and quit being jealous you didn't do something more fufilling with your life now your bashing on a man who just died you should be ashamed of yourself!

    • Posted By: Uniqua17 @ 06/26/2009 9:12:30 AM

      First of all that Boy was probably lying through hs teeth he just wanted to be on tv and made up a story otherwise he wouldn't have let Michael pay him to be quiet I don't care how much money you give if he really touched that little boy he and his parents would have fought harder to get Michael off the streeets. And your second peice about that lady dying because of Michael is total crap because hospitals have more than like4 doctors she died because the hostpital let here not because of Michael. That man really was sick it wasn't just an excuse I don't care who you are if you don't know don't talk you just hatting because god gave michael a talent and you had to go become a

    • Posted By: cover2defense @ 06/26/2009 9:07:43 AM

      What you say may or may not be true. Please get past your hatred and remember the impact that his music has had on everyone. It is not my place or yours to judge. A family lost a member yesterday. I know that I am praying for them as well as you.

  • Posted By: docdyson @ 06/26/2009 5:11:34 PM

    Seriously? This is what you find appropriate to post today of all days. Who or what are you judging? His character? His talent? Either way, it is obvious you are not a fan. Ok. Got it. To then trash the rest of his music and character as though the many of people that actually liked his singing (aside the strangeness of his actions and then some) should be questioned for doing just that - liking him? The day after his death you should be embarassed.

  • Posted By: Bishop.Paul.Andrew @ 06/26/2009 4:57:48 PM

    You People who talk about Michael Jackson, being a Pedophile can you show any good proof that he did anything worng, If you can't then why do you keep bashing him even after his Death. Let him rest in peace for it will be Christ who will judge him as he'll judge you as well. If there was any wrong doing on his part then way haven't more parents and Kids come forward. The reason no other has come forward is that the two Kids that said there were molested my Michael Jackson where poor. So as it turns out Both were lying because they wanted a lot of money from Michael Jackson because he was Rich and they weren't.

  • Posted By: alisha201 @ 06/26/2009 4:12:22 PM

    it is not your place to be the judge he was a human being and what you have to say is not right

  • Posted By: alisha201 @ 06/26/2009 4:12:20 PM

    it is not your place to be the judge he was a human being and what you have to say is not right

  • Posted By: oe4real @ 06/26/2009 1:06:07 PM

    Call me what you want, but I have to agree with Celtia. This person was a sick SOB that bought his way out of the trouble he started. I'm sick and tired of seeing celebrities get away with anything they want, including molestation and murder. We all remember OJ I'm sure. and we all know damn well he killed both those people. I for one am glad that OJ finally got his and will spend the rest of his life (hopefully) behind bars and I hate to have to say it, but I for one think the world is a better place with Michael Jackson gone. And can sleep a little better at night knowing one more child-molesting freak is no longer walking our streets.

    • Posted By: Beth17 @ 06/26/2009 1:20:47 PM

      Another righteous and perfect person making judements when you are not qualified to do so. YOU HAVE NO IDEA yet you talk like you do. It truly amazes me. Your truth is not always THE truth. You too will be judged for these judements one day.

  • Posted By: Perceptive1 @ 06/26/2009 1:05:27 PM

    I was deeply saddened to hear about the dealth of Michael Jackson, he was truely a very talented man. He began is journey into the entertainment world at a very young age and grew up never really knowing who liked him for the person that he was or for what they thought that they could get from him. I'm sure that he endured unbelievable pressures put upon him by his father as a boy and young man and eventually by himself as an adult, to be the best of the best.

    The trials and tribulations that one faces throughout life can change them mentally, physically and emothionally. No one really knows what happened to facilitate his need to change his appearence so dramatically in his adult years.

    One of the greatest lessons that a person can learn in life is not to judge someone based on what they look like, what they have or don't have, where they live or what you've heard. There are a lot of people out there that I'm sure can testify to the fact that just because they looked or acted different than what many people expected they were treated badly or ostracized because of it.

    It is depressing to read how people are placing judgements when they are not qualified to do so. I'm sure that at this time Michael is in Heaven waiting in line to eventually to get to the front and face Peter where then and only then will someone have the right to place a judgement on him.

    Michael was a very creative and talented performer with a host of musical accomplishments for which he should be admired. His loss is being felt around the world. Let his children and family also morn his death without continued deformation of his character. "Judge not lest ye be judged". Rest in peace Michael.

  • Posted By: Beth17 @ 06/26/2009 11:59:30 AM

    I have such hateful feelings for the people saying he was a pedophile when they have no idea. To not know and accuse in such a way just because it's what you may think is so low and scummy. Just because it's what you think, does not mean it's truth. Think about that! Only God know and it's up to him to do what He will do. Not anyone here. To accuse of such a horrible thing but really have no idea. If you are wrong, get ready to be judged yourself one day for all the accusations and crap you chose to spew that wasn't true.

  • Posted By: KCASL1125 @ 06/26/2009 11:43:54 AM

    Michael Jackson: a true genius of our times. Lonely, eccentric, and more than a little strange, his life was plagued with people who manipulated and used him. Still, he managed to do good for millions of people. The LiveAid movement never would've exisited if he hadn't insisted that "We are the world". Those who are choosing to speak ill of the dead have obviously forgotten their manners. I was always told, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Everyone has a right to not be a fan, but out of respect for the friends and family and millions of people all over the world mourning the loss of a great artist, people should think about the negativity of their feelings and posts on public forums such as this. May you finally get some peace, Michael. All our love!

  • Posted By: nychaelsymone @ 06/26/2009 9:56:01 AM

    The man is dead and he still can't find peace. The man has 8 other brothers and sisters, a mother and a father mourning his death and the comments of him being a pedophile and a weirdo are simply inappropriate at this time. I hope those of you pointing the finger and calling him names never find yourself in the court of public opinion cause the verdicts and sentencing are much harsher than being locked up. We may never know what truly happened in this mans life but celebrate his accomplishments and his contributions to the music industry. There was something much deeper and much sadder going on in his life that we will never understand. Michael you are loved, you are respected, and I pray you are singing with the angels. There will never ever be another like you.

    • Posted By: jhoanner @ 06/26/2009 11:42:17 AM

      i agree with you 110%.

    • Posted By: SCazzz @ 06/26/2009 11:33:10 AM

      Excellent post. MJ, rest in God's care.

  • Posted By: Roo9918 @ 06/26/2009 11:26:24 AM

    Love you MIchael, You will be missed. Thank you for your music and your messege and all the help and good things you brought into people's lives. Rock with the angels my friend. Peace

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