The King of Pop Is Gone

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop is gone. His Final Curtain Call - "This Is It" tour will never happen. I know so many people are disappointed and devastated. Michael Jackson certainly was the King of Pop. Long live his songs and dances.

Growing up in the 80's I can recall, a different Michael than the world knew in the past 10 years. Michael was an icon, a legend. He created music and choreographed his own dances like no one else. His music made you dance. It made you cry. It made you love. It made you creep into the cemeteries at night singing Thriller. Thriller brought the popularity of music videos. He made MTV a staple name in our homes.

Setting fashion trends, Michael inspired many jackets: HIStory Tour Jacket, gold-plated military style jacket with belt in the Bad era, Red space jacket from Thriller, and Beat It zipper style jacket. A single crystal encrusted glove. The aviator sun-glasses. Tight, high-water pants. Black jeans, white t-shirt and black loafers.

Back in the 80's we didn't look at him as weird. He was unique, he was a sensation, we loved his music and the theatrical moves inspired us. Color, dance moves, make-up, he was amazing to us.

We all will remember Michael Jackson in a different light depending on what time in his career that he touched our lives. Perhaps to some they remember the Jackson 5, his solo career or the controversary in the last decade. Myself, I see the dancing maniac always shocking the world with a new style, dance or #1 hit.

Many of may think of him as somewhat of a chameleon - changing colors, changing fashions, changing behavior - perhaps changing constantly trying to find his true self.

Last night as I sat watching TV listening to many comments about the King of Pop. I think what brought tears to me was when Ben Brafman made the statement that Michael was one of the loneliest people ever met . How sad to be surrounded by so many people yet be so alone.
It made me think back to a past interview of Michael Jackson – he told his audience to listen to this song - that it is the most biographical song he ever wrote.

The song was “Childhood”

Lyrics of Childhood

Have you seen my Childhood?I'm searching for the world that I come from'Cause I've been looking aroundIn the lost and found of my heart...

God rest your soul, Michael! RIP