http://blog.kexp.org/blog/2009/06/26/michael-jackson-remembered/ where the music matters Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:16:20 -0700 hourly 1 http://blog.kexp.org/blog/2009/06/26/michael-jackson-remembered/comment-page-1/#comment-192709 msulastra Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:09:15 +0000 http://blog.kexp.org/blog/?p=22216#comment-192709 Its really ironic that MJ's last toour was named "THIS IS IT" and it turned out to be just that. The video he did was in respect of how even during this time in our history, people still judged a book by its cover wothout knowing the contents iinside....and still people do just that.....even today. Its a shame that Michael had to carry that burden with him to his grave. (I apologize for that on behalf of everyone.) I am always reminded of your YOU ARE NOT ALONE song and I feel that we will never be alone from you. Thank You MJ Its really ironic that MJ’s last toour was named “THIS IS IT” and it turned out to be just that. The video he did was in respect of how even during this time in our history, people still judged a book by its cover wothout knowing the contents iinside….and still people do just that…..even today. Its a shame that Michael had to carry that burden with him to his grave. (I apologize for that on behalf of everyone.) I am always reminded of your YOU ARE NOT ALONE song and I feel that we will never be alone from you. Thank You MJ

]]> http://blog.kexp.org/blog/2009/06/26/michael-jackson-remembered/comment-page-1/#comment-131596 Leah Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:03:49 +0000 http://blog.kexp.org/blog/?p=22216#comment-131596 While MJ is the epitomy of Pop, not exactly the type of music this KEXP listener always appreciates, there is no denying his impact on our lives. Thriller came out when I was in high school. I remember watching him on various tv entertainment and talent shows growing up, thinking, wow, he's a kid like me, and singing on tv! Our drill team performed to the song Thriller, and lip-syncing was becoming the rage, with 3/4 of the performances at school assemblies done to either Michael Jackson, or the various hair bands of the 80's. He had a huge impact on all of pop culture, and there was no denying his charisma and marketing power. Seeing the world mourn him, despite some serious and despicable allegations, and aside from his bizarre public appearances and all the accompanying rumors, he was the ultimate entertainer and pop icon. The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, are THE derivatives of pop music. While MJ is the epitomy of Pop, not exactly the type of music this KEXP listener always appreciates, there is no denying his impact on our lives. Thriller came out when I was in high school. I remember watching him on various tv entertainment and talent shows growing up, thinking, wow, he’s a kid like me, and singing on tv! Our drill team performed to the song Thriller, and lip-syncing was becoming the rage, with 3/4 of the performances at school assemblies done to either Michael Jackson, or the various hair bands of the 80’s. He had a huge impact on all of pop culture, and there was no denying his charisma and marketing power. Seeing the world mourn him, despite some serious and despicable allegations, and aside from his bizarre public appearances and all the accompanying rumors, he was the ultimate entertainer and pop icon. The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, are THE derivatives of pop music.

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