Death of a Legend

Hey All,

Sorry its been a while since I last made an apperance here. Please forgive me! :)

Well, its been in all the papers, on all the news channels, splashed across every internet forum....yes- Michael Jackson passed away on Thursday 25th June 09. Of course like everyone when I first heard the 'rumour', I was thinking who could be sick in the head to spread something around like this. Unfortunately, for once this was no rumour.

I cant claim to be a hardcore MJ fan...or even say that I own all of his iconic albums- because I dont. BUT on reflection his music has seeped into my sub-conscious for the last 23years of my life without me even knowing. There have been countless times on the dancefloor Ive been wailing out "Billie Jean is not my lover!!" and it never gets old. Countless weddings or family gatherings where an older gentleman does his own take of the moonwalk and crotch grabbing. Cringeworthy? Yes but it never gets old.

Time after time- every new artist coming out states that MJ is their inspiration. There has to be a reason. MJ broke down stereotypes, barriers and created his own creative outlet that many have tried to emulate since his Thriller days.

What has troubled me since his death is how the media HOUNDED him. It seems the last 20 years have been a personal vendetta against this man. He has spent 45 years of his life in the spotlight...this is all he has known. At least he can start living his life now wherever he is. He wont be hounded no more.

The whole world under appreciated MJ whilst he was here, and I feel many now are beginning to realise what they've lost.

Rest Now In Peace MJ and be assured your legacy will live on forever.

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