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The King of Pop

  • Jul. 7th, 2009 at 10:32 AM

The 24/7 media coverage of Michael Jackson's death and the aftermath reflects our society's voyeuristic curiosity about a talented and troubled man. The ever-changing twists and turns in the legal maze of custody battles and estate finances amount to reality TV that will go on for a long time. His larger-than-life funeral will no doubt be a cross between a memorial service and a concert/tribute. I wonder if the city of Los Anglees will come to a halt this afternoon. The death of the "King of Pop," the resulting controversey, and the world-wide outpouring of emotion from his fans reminds me of the death of the "King of Rock and Roll." They died young and troubled but their musical legacies live on.

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[info]phoenix_glow wrote:
Jul. 8th, 2009 01:39 am (UTC)
I watched part of the memorial service . . . until my kids whined at me to put a cartoon on.

It was sad, and I'm glad there were people to mourn MJ, but let's face it, the man was whacked. I'm sorry his family will continue to be in the midst of a media frenzy, but it should calm down, and they can get on with their lives.
[info]elwynsattic wrote:
Jul. 8th, 2009 03:14 am (UTC)
I watched most of the memorial service-everyone at work was watching it online at their desks. They did a nice job. I've always liked M.J.'s music, but sadly, his life and legacy were always clouded. He will be remembered as a musical icon and philanthropist, but not a hero. I hope his children will be able to live a normal life.

Edited at 2009-07-08 05:02 am (UTC)
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