RIP Michael Jackson - Stars never stop shining!

Posted on July 1, 2009
Filed Under East meets West, Guest Columnist |

By Maya Williams

APTOPIX People Michael Jackson
Great loss to the world of music as the singer and king of Pop, Michael Jackson, died after a cardiac episode, on Thursday evening …The child star who became a King of Pop, but whose musical genius was overshadowed by scandals involving a strange way of life and sexual preferences, died on Thursday. He was just 50 years old…Michael Jackson died  at his home in Los Angeles. The cause of his death was not known and an autopsy was carried out.

Michael Jackson was carried sick at home, his personal physician tried to revive him but he could not, his brother Jermaine told reporters. Michael Jackson was moved then to hospital, where doctors tried for more than an hour to revive him before declared dead, his brother said.

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Having started his music career at an early age – he was only 5 – as a member of the Jackson 5 (a family group with his brothers), he had shown his talent at such point as to be considered as the most popular artist for decades.. Michael Jackson the identified King of Pop marked his path throwing out hits such as “the Thriller” and “Billie Jean” which had been popular all over the globe and inspired many people who became future icons following his path . His stage presence with leather gloves and innovative dance has been the model for legions of admirers around the world. Michael Jackson has sold so far about 750 million albums and having been nominated with 13 Grammy Awards has definitely been one of the most successful singers and showmen of all time. But despite his talent and his success, statements like: “I am Peter Pan in my heart”, actions like: the preference for the company of children or like: the friendship with a chimpanzee and the numerous plastic surgeries (due to his urge to become handsome and white), were the reason for the nickname “Wacko Jacko” and the cause for a variety of criticism against him.

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Michael Jackson isolated himself after the acquittal in 2005 on unproven accusation for the second time in his life, of harassment and child abuse of young boys. ”For Michael who was lost so suddenly at such a young age, I have no words. I have lost my little brother today, and part of my soul travels with him, Quincy Jones told MSNBC. Quincy Jones helped arrange the music in the album “Thriller” and produced the album “Off the Wall”. Michael Jackson’s impact was worldwide and huge and I could be writing on and on filling pages and pages about him and his life. The most definite thing is that Michael Jacksons death brought him one step above, he became a part of the music history and he will become a legend in the upcoming years beyond any expectation. He can be compared only to Elvis Presley who has been glooming decades after his death.

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Statements on Michael Jackson’s death

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s

“Today, the world has lost one of the most influential and iconic figures in the music industry. From his performances with the Jackson 5, to the premiere of the ‘moonwalk’ and Thriller, Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the envelope of creativity.

Though there were serious questions about his personal life, Michael was undoubtedly a great entertainer and his popularity spanned generations and the globe. Maria and I join all Californians in expressing our shock and sadness over his death and our hearts go out the Jackson family, Michael’s children and to his fans worldwide.”
Michael Jackson’s sister Janet Jackson has released a statement via her manager, Kenneth Crear, on the passing of her brother.

“Janet Jackson is grief-stricken and devastated at the sudden loss of her brother,”

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Man's artifical creation

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God's innocent creation

Madonna’s

“I can’t stop crying over the sad news.I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the great musician,but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”

Director Steven Spielberg’s

“Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley,

there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson.

His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend.”

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Akon’s

“Michael Jackson’s accomplished so much that there’s not even words to explain what he’s done for urban and pop music.

Every artist that I personally know has been influenced by him.

The world has lost one of the greatest entertainers who shaped many generations and will continue to for years to come.”

Celine Dion’s

“From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. I had his poster on my wall.”
Chaka Khan’s

“The earth will feel the void of his passing. I’ll miss him, but now he’s free.”
Lisa Marie Presley’s

“I am completely shocked and saddened by Michael’s death. My heart goes out to his children and his family.”

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Ne-Yo’s

“Michael Jackson will live forever through the thing that he put all of his life energy into: his music.

I will do my part to keep the melody alive, to keep the energy forever changing form, but never ever dying. Long live Michael Jackson.”

Beyonce’s

“The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music.

He was magic.

He was what we all strive to be. …

I love you Michael.”

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Martin Scorsese’s

“When we worked together on Bad, I was in awe of his absolute mastery of movement on the one hand, and of the music on the other.

Every step he took was absolutely precise and fluid at the sametime.

It was like watching quicksilver in motion.”

Elizabeth Taylor’s

“My heart, my mind, are broken.

I loved Michael with all my soul and I can’t imagine life without him.

We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together.

I was packing up my clothes to go to London for his opening when I heard the news.

I still can’t believe it. I don’t want to believe it.

It can’t be so.

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He will live in my heart forever, but it’s not enough.

My life feels so empty. I don’t think anyone knew how much we loved each other.

The purest most giving love I’ve ever known. Oh God! I’m going to miss him.

I can’t yet imagine life without him. But I guess with God’s help, I’ll learn.

I keep looking at the photo he gave me of himself, which says, `To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever.

‘ And I will love HIM forever.”

Usher’s

“He broke barriers, he changed radio formats.

With music, he made it possible for people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to impact the mainstream world. His legacy is unparalleled.”

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Stars never stop shining!



Comments

One Response to “RIP Michael Jackson - Stars never stop shining!”

  1. Jennifer Akers on July 3rd, 2009 9:02 am

    Legendary entertainer because his talent encompassed everything - singing, dancing, creativity, etc. Michael Jackson will be greatly missed because of his incredible talent and all he brought us in his shortened life.

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