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"If they say why?,tell em that its human nature. Michael Jackson:1958-2009

Posted on June 29, 2009 at 04:54 PM.

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June 25th 2009 saw the end of an era. The music world lost probably one of it's most talented sons last Thursday when News came over the radio and tv mentioning that Michael Jackson died of a Heart attack. The subsequent news came in allowing just a shock that came over the media world and the world that heard and was influenced by his music.

Since the 1982's Thriller, Michael Jackson had over millions and millions of album sales and an arm full of grammys. His craft as a musician influenced tons of musicians and left a imitation for almost everyone to follow. His achievements included being the first African American to appear on MTV. This allowed many doors that even in the 80's were still closed.

Of course these few days have been dark as this world has lost not only a man who was original in his music but just a musical talent that is not seen these days especially in a society where almost every other song that comes out sounds almost the same every single time.
To add, I would be lying to myself if I did not say that his music did not effect me in any way. ever since I was a toddler to tape Moonwalker, I was introduced to the "king of Pop". I came during the era in which his music videos would appear at night at 8pm on fox.

Everyone who knows of Michael Jackson has a different way to remember him. Some remember the Little boy, who's lead singing of a group of 4 young men just moved any place they were. Or the young man who stepped out on his own to make what would be the most legendary career that human ears and eyes would hear and see. Others tend to remember him for his tabloid actions that raised eyebrows and made shoulders turn cold.

I tend to remember not the man for his antics or his tragic death but rather for his life in his known works of art. His art was the genius of his music and his blazing trail he left in the path of those who were waiting to be inspired and feel the joy of expressive music. His music influenced the way I look at life. When I hear "human nature" I simply feel the way of life being explained to me in an everyday fashion.

I always say that things that are true stand the test of time no matter what. That even though the person passes away, their ideas, their works, and their influences lives on. One of my favorite artist Michaelangelo once said "Genius is eternal patience". And nothing can be more true when looking at this mans work of art. It cannot be debated when saying this man's impact lives on even when the seasons change, the sky turns colors and the sun sets and rises.

the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.-Job 1: 20-21

Safe travel back home Michael. Your musical talents won't be forgotten down here.