It was a day with an active news cycle with serious events around the world and the usual political conflict in Washington.
But the world stopped for a great many people with the afternoon announcement that Michael Jackson was dead at the age of 50.
In the US, Michael’s star had dimmed somewhat with scandal and endless news coverage of personal charges which were never proven. But in the late 70’s and 80’s there was no bigger presence in the music world than Michael Jackson. And the rest of the world still revered Michael as the “King of Pop” music.
As a child star from the age of 3 through decades of song and dance, there was only one Michael Jackson. One of the last concerts that I attended personally was a Michael Jackson concert in Jacksonville, Florida. It would be hard to describe the connection Michael had with the stadium crowd. It was an amazing experience.
Michael Jackson was a innovative and creative force in Pop Music. Others tried to copy his style, but he was the original. He was a great singer and entertainer – but an amazing dancer. Nobody moved like Michael Jackson. His costumes, the Glove, the Moonwalk and the 13 minute Thriller video are milestones in pop culture around the world.
I gave some thought of which Michael Jackson video to feature as a tribute to his genius – Billie Jean, Beat it, Thriller or a host of others. No. Will You be There fits the occasion. The theme was used for the Free Willie movie but this clip of the song, I believe, catches the universal appeal that was Michael Jackson and is my choice to remember Michael and to send him Home. (just over 6 min)
My Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvYygjcMDdQ
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