Michael Jackson RIP

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

I'm not a big fan of Michael Jackson,but no one can deny that when it came to performing and musical talent,the guy was a genius.
Pay your respects here.
BTW no arguments or insinuations.This is for paying your respects and discussing his music and videos only.
Anyone who posts inflammatory remarks,faces a spell in the cooler.

RIP to the king of pop.

[vincenzo]

I wasn't a huge fan of his music (though I do still like the early recordings of the Jackson 5) but he was without doubt a true star and a phenomena. The likes of which we may never see again.

Adios Jacko. RIP.

[Daemonia]

In spite of his recent troubles, of which I have no opinion, he was undoubtedly a phenomenon in the world of pop. I grew up with the Jackson 5 and I remember the stir that Thriller caused. I feel more sad for those feeling loss, as Michael is at peace now.

Still....and I have to say this, it did seem a bit morbid at his memorial concert to have his coffin in front of the stage - but I guess it's no more strange than a glorified wake, I suppose. I just hope people aren't milking his death for their own ends. That would be despicable.

I was never fan and I can't say I feel any grief or loss - I've never formed emotional attachments to celebrities. They're strangers, so I don't suppose I would feel anything.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Yeah I thought the casket was a bit strange as well D.
But then I suppose that is the land called Hollywood.

[vincenzo]

I remember the funeral of Elvis (I was 11 then) and even that wasn't as media-conscious as this one. Either way he was sometimes described as the Peter Pan of Pop and, like Peter Pan, I guess he'll never grow old now.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Daemonia

Still....and I have to say this, it did seem a bit morbid at his memorial concert to have his coffin in front of the stage - but I guess it's no more strange than a glorified wake, I suppose. I just hope people aren't milking his death for their own ends. That would be despicable.

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I thought it was ridiculous Sky were boasting that you could watch it in HD!

I have never been a fan of MJ but like some people have said he was a true star and phenomenon.

[Daemonia]

Originally Posted by reaper72

Yeah I thought the casket was a bit strange as well D.
But then I suppose that is the land called Hollywood.

Hollyweird, more like. I do feel a little angered that those who claimed to be close to him and loved him never tried to protect him or advise him. No offence, but some of his behaviour was a little out-of-step with the rest of society. If he was my mate, I'd have given him a nudge and said 'Hey, dude, that's not really appropriate behaviour - it could easily be misconstrued and land you in hot water'. I think there's a LOT of people in the MJ camp who should be feeling ashamed of themselves for their inaction.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Definetly D.But then you ask yourself,did he go with the flow of his 'advisors' and was it all a big media/publicity hype machine?

[suziginajackson]

*Bounce*

So the physician accused of killing Michael Jackson, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

I can't help thinking that he had been judged, and found guilty, before the trial has even started

[wayfarer]

it did seem that way. I haven't followed the case closely enough to have an opinion, but clearly MJ fans had already proclaimed themselves Judge, Jury and Executioner.