Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

Source: CNN.com

I had some thoughts of Michael Jacson for the past few days. First, when I answered a prompt in Plinky asking “Whose famous people did I see in real life?” (Click here). I answered Michael Jackson. I feel very lucky to see him when he had a concert here in the Philippines in 1996. I actually did not watch his concert but I saw him when he went to a public hospital in Parañaque. He waved at the people outside from the second floor of the building.

Second, on my way home the other day, the bus was playing his concert on TV. We can’t really help but watch his outstanding performances. I am not actually a huge fan of MJ but I really consider him as an icon, inspite of all the controversies about him. His talent is one of a kind and his songs are classics. Some people even cry when they see MJ performs live.

For him to be called the “King of Pop” means he has the same level of respect from people like Elvis Presley, Madonna, The Beatles, etc.

That’s why I am really shocked after hearing the news that he already passed away at the age of 50. He is such a big loss in the music industry, but I know that he will always be remembered and his music will live forever.

Goodbye Michael! Thank you for your music that inspired all of us.