Micheal Jackson dead at 50

**Thom15** · 26-06-2009, 01:41

Gwyn,
Your favourite pop star is dead at the age of 50. What will you do now?
Just like the Rehab thread, everyone needs to take care of themselves because you never know when it is going to catch up with you.
Dilwyn

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 26-06-2009, 08:14

Strangely enough Dilwyn Bach, I dont actually have ONE album of his in my CD collection (or vinyl come to think of it) Please no "Whats Vinyl" jokes. Like him or loathe him, he has made his mark and history will record him as the King of Pop. Unlike my real music Idol who is a "KING" and for me, has never left the building.

fives · 26-06-2009, 08:35

Love him or hate him,the guy was a legend a very sad day for not only the music industry,but also his worldwide fans.
Rest in peace.

Fives

MICHAEL WYNNE · 26-06-2009, 16:01

it,s a sad day a legend has died king of pop has passed away despite what he as done in the past there is no taking it away the bloke he was one of the best but what you have to remember is to look after yourself as well we are all getting older and wiser you never know it could be round the corner rip my friend

**Fortyfive** · 26-06-2009, 16:22

Just think we all sort of grew up with him in our lives. Its just a shame that he could not lead a normal life from an early age like us. God Bless Him

griff029 · 26-06-2009, 17:40

It always amazes me how the press stoke things up as if everyone is supposed to be in mourning. Didn't like his music at all. He was part of the process that turned decent soul into some sort of awful souly, funk, disco garbage. So musically, as already pointed out he might have been regarded as king of pop but he only influenced perpetrators of even worse music. I have heard the event that his death has become compared to that of John Lennon. Equally overrated and only an influence on those wanting to sound like him but ended up sounding even worse.(Oasis???-dreadful) The Beatles at best were just a pop group.
Elvis had one of the greatest voices ever but I wouldn't call him an influence either (but he is called that), its like calling Pavarotti an influence. Now Buddy Holly?? Well that is another story. Total genius and that was a massive loss to the world.
Maybe this will turn into a musical opinions thread??

**nasher546** · 26-06-2009, 18:22

I suppose he was like a jar of Marmite. You either loved him or hated him! One thing I will point out is the album "Thriller" (produced by Quincy Jones) is the biggest selling album to date!

neil(george)wilson · 26-06-2009, 19:59

His earlier stuff sounded good - first heard it at the depot when I was 17 - but could take it or leave it thereafter. I wouldn't put him in the-
'where were you when you first heard the news' like when Kenedy or Elvis died but he did his bit for entertaing us so yeh, rest in peace Mike.

Nick: bet your'e a secret moon walker...

Dilwyn: keep taking the pills buddy.

**ivor43** · 26-06-2009, 20:27

well i do'nt know about ''king of pop '' but he was certainly a good entertainer and will be missed by many. however he is just one of many great singers who have sadly gone from us ( i dont rate lennon among them ) and i agree with griff029 that the greatest loss was Buddy Holly his music was briliant and even sounds good today.
however,sadly,it seems like this is another case,as with elvis, of misuse of perscription drugs which should be a lesson for anyone who has to take regular quantities of medication.

**Gwyn Nicholas** · 26-06-2009, 21:49

Interesting that the Beatles and Elvis Presley are not considered to be influential as in the "Rock and Roll hall of fame's 500 songs that have shaped Rock and Roll" The Beatles head the group with 7 (including solo's-Paul and John) followed by Elvis Presley with 6. Buddy Holly was drafted to the Hall of fame and was indeed influential as admitted by The Beatles among many others. His career only lasted a year and a half however due to his early and untimely death, and therefore it would be impossible to predict the longevity of his style of music. Ask any teenager, who were the Beatles or Elvis Presley they will probably know. Ask the same of Buddy Holly and I doubt you get as many positive responses. To say that John Lennon was not influential - (Imagine and Give Peace a Chance) is a bit off the mark. Michael Jackson is also there with 4 but there are none for Buddy Holly.