Comments on: Michael Jackson: Remembered but Lost

By: IrreverentMommy

IrreverentMommy — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:46:00 +0000

Probably one of the saddest tales in music history. For me, there were 2 Michael Jacksons 1) the badass Thriller MJ, who was not the most masculine fella, but was BAD and 2) the MJ post 90’s.

And you’re right Thriller MJ left us long ago!

By: JOEL

JOEL — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:33:58 +0000

I think that the weirdness stems from painkiller addiction somewhat, it reminds me of Howard Hughes. a very good looking, talented person, became very rich and was hounded by the press, then taken to court, found innocent but then turned reclusive and strange, I really feel sad for both of them

By: Mother Goose

Mother Goose — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:35:35 +0000

Thank you for this. You've said exactly what I've been feeling. Fame can be so scary. I worry for these "false idols" we've created and how they will cope or fail to cope with it all. Mother Goose’s last blog post... Tweet and Win a Stokke Xplory Stroller!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:54:54 +0000

Ah, yes, early, "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" MJ....back when Michael was a handsome and brilliantly talented young black man... From most accounts, this was an amazing little boy whose tender heart was profoundly damaged by the very greedy adults who should have been protecting him. How sad that a young person with so much promise could end up as he did....with his adult life being as much a tragedy as his premature death. Sigh. Elaine’s last blog post... A big day!

By: Mary@Everyday Baby Steps

Mary@Everyday Baby Steps — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:10:14 +0000

At Type-A Mom Con, let's swap pre-teen photos - I had purple tinted glasses! And I did love Michael then. Mary@Everyday Baby Steps’s last blog post... B Is For Bob Review and Giveaway

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:00:43 +0000

I've been writing my post about MJ for the last two days in my head, but haven't been able to put it into words. Your post bascially sums up everything I've been thinking. I LOVED Michael Jackson when I was young. He basically sparked my interest in dance which continues to today. You are right - Fame swallowed him and he was lost to us long before he died. Too bad no one bothered to get him the help he so desperately needed. Kristin’s last blog post... I Scream for Ice Cream

By: Coma Girl

Coma Girl — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:24:53 +0000

I agree with you. I too loved him as a child, but over the past 15 or so years, he changed so much and just became...weird. Oh well, it's still sad that he was so young. Coma Girl’s last blog post... Dad

By: Goldfish

Goldfish — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:47:59 +0000

Here, too. Mortifying and precious memories of a teenage life to which Michaelf Jackson sang the soundtrack. I think I am mourning that part of my life, as well as the MJ that I adored, and who maybe never even existed. (And aren't I uplifting?!) Goldfish’s last blog post... Human Nature, I guess

By: Katey

Katey — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:31:13 +0000

My husband and I were also both huge fans back in the day. Anything post Thriller is a tough call, but Thriller and Off the Wall were incredible. My husband can break it down to “Can’t Stop till You get Enough” like nobody’s business. He is seriously famous for it and people were paying the dj to play it at our wedding ;) We too are both almost relieved. He was a different man back then. We remember that Michael. And may very well hold a tribute party to him each year with a disco ball, will keep you posted!