Today is one of those moments in history we will never forget. Say what you want about the man, but he was undeniably the MOST talented man to ever entertain a crowd. His death has shocked the WORLD. I woke up from a much need nap to text messages, ims, and facebook messages asking me to confirm the news that Michael Jackson was indeed dead.
I am at a complete loss for words. Those of you that know me personally know, that rarely happens. I have been a MJ fan since the moment I walk. My older sister and I used to tape his videos off MTV and learn the moves. I am sure thousands of others have done the same thing. To this day, I can not hear "Thriller", "Beat It". or "Remember the Time" without busting a move.
My generation has not experienced a decade without Michael Jackson, it is hard to believe we now will. This morning my fellow producers and I along with morning anchor, Tonya Francisco, were discussing Jackson's Invincible album. I thought it was the hotness ... the others not so much. Its hard to believe just hours later, we would be reporting that the man died from a cardiac arrest.
In my opinion there would be no Usher, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown (yeah, yeah i know), etc without this man.
I am sadden by the fact that I never got to see him live in concert. I think he would have been the only celebrity I probably would have cried in front of if I met and been shocked silent by his awesomeness..
I could go on and on about my love for Michael Jackson. I am updating my iPod right now to only MJ songs. I am so sad...
For now watch this videos and leave your comments on this blog.
Afua S. Owusu
(uh-fee-yah) (Oh-woo-sue)
News Producer
Comments (8)
I think the thing that saddens me most when we lose our best and brightest stars is that we don't celebrate them enough while they are living, breathing, creating and inspiring. We go all out when they pass away. Death should not be the event that reminds everyone of your unquestionable importance to us all. "Off The Wall" introduced me to real music and I thank him for that. It was more than my 2 year old mind could handle at the time but I appreciated it nonetheless. I pray that he has found the peace that he couldn't find here on Earth. Be Blessed Michael!!!
Posted by Chevy | June 26, 2009 10:04 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 22:04
R.I.P. Michael Joseph Jackson. Michael Jackson was one of my favorite R&B Pop Artist and he makes me feel proud to tell people when I am out of town, that I am from Gary, Indiana. The Jackson family has my condolences. He will truely be missed!!!
Posted by Chynna Y. Ivy | June 26, 2009 2:46 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 14:46
im so sorry for michael jackson family. i give my deep is sympathy for them. i love michael he was something different in this world. he kept his life real and people need to let my breath.
Posted by brian cox | June 26, 2009 2:27 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 14:27
Micheal Jackon touched the soul of humanity through music and dance.with ever performance, we were witness to the miraculous wonders of God.
Posted by Roger Miner | June 26, 2009 12:01 PM
Posted on June 26, 2009 12:01
R.I.P. MICHAEL JACKSON. He will truly be missed by all of us. Michael Jackson set the STANDARD for young men and women in the music industry. There will never be another michael jackson he was tyruly unique and i send my condolences to the whole Jackson family and Janet keep ya head up girl.
Posted by Vanessa Morrow | June 26, 2009 7:53 AM
Posted on June 26, 2009 07:53
R.I.P. MICHAEL JACKSON. He will truly be missed by all of us. Michael Jackson set the STANDARD for young men and women in the music industry. There will never be another michaedl jackson he was tyruly unique and i send my condolences to the whole Jackson family and Janet keep ya head up girl.
Posted by Vanessa Morrow | June 26, 2009 7:53 AM
Posted on June 26, 2009 07:53
unbelieveable. Thriller taught me how to work a record player. How you love that?
Posted by Julian | June 26, 2009 12:07 AM
Posted on June 26, 2009 00:07
Same here!!! Who can hear Thriller or Beat It and not want to shake a leg?!?! R.I.P Michael....
Posted by Danielle NolaDivine Rouson | June 25, 2009 7:32 PM
Posted on June 25, 2009 19:32