RIP: michael jackson - Page 2

Jayd · 26 Jun 2009, 09:36

Absolute Legend, just a shame he was so naive, and let people take advantage of him. I agree he went a bit wayward these last few years, but he brought so much joy to people's lives and that should not be forgotten.

R.I.P

meatloaf-unofficial · 26 Jun 2009, 09:45

I was totally shocked when I found out. Was in bed just catching the late ITV news and it came on as "Breaking News" - I couldn't sit up quick enough!!

Its a shame, even though I wasn't a fan of his, it still makes you feel sad, I mean he has a HUGE fanclub and I also feel upset cause he had O2 dates and they sold like hot cakes....

I guess we all pass away at some stage in our lives but being 50, that is way to early!!

RIP Mr Jackson

daveake · 26 Jun 2009, 09:53

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Originally Posted by meatloaf-unofficial

I guess we all pass away at some stage in our lives

Sounds like a reasonable guess

50 is too early, but with the way he treated his body - through operations and drugs - he did well to last that long.

His death is just the last step in a very sad degeneration of his life that started many years ago.

MeatGrl1 · 26 Jun 2009, 10:03

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*AndyK* · 26 Jun 2009, 10:24

Whether you liked him or not there's no escaping the influence he has had and the contribution he has made to music over the years. In his day an incredible performer. Such a shame that those around him that he trusted couldn't protect him from his own naivety.

RIP Michael.

LucyK! · 26 Jun 2009, 10:34

Pud you're quick to jump on other people's post that you think are inappropriate or just plain stupid, just once would you at least attempt to keep your mouth shut instead of purposely trying to pi$$ people off.

Not to let ignorance hijack this thread...I'm absolutely stunned at the news. Everyone here knows what it's like to have one particular performer that they adore so I really cannot imagine what those Michael Jackson fans are experiencing right now, just awful.

hayley · 26 Jun 2009, 10:39

Always loved his music was such a shock last night to hear the news and wish i had something more profound to say on the matter appart from RIP michael jackson thank you for the music

Sarge · 26 Jun 2009, 11:11

This is very tragic and sad. Although he apparently had a quite bizarre lifestyle I didn't expect him too die that young. I am shocked.

Pudding · 26 Jun 2009, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Lucy!

Pud you're quick to jump on other people's post that you think are inappropriate or just plain stupid, just once would you at least attempt to keep your mouth shut instead of purposely trying to pi$$ people off.

I take it you don't have kids or have had a family member who was molested as children? there's no excusing that at all. And I have acknowledged "he was one hell of a performer"

LucyK! · 26 Jun 2009, 11:50

If that's your opinion of him then I respect it, but there's a time and place to say it and perhaps a thread of condolence isn't it.

MeatGrl1 · 26 Jun 2009, 12:26

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

Don't believe everything bad you hear in the media about a single human being.

Just because I said that I was not being disrespectful or otherwise and the media never influenced that opinion, it was just simply a personal opinion, though if you read the rest of my post I clearly state that I like a good number of his songs...

daveake · 26 Jun 2009, 12:57

His death seems to have helped his record sales somewhat - Amazon top CD sellers

Cristina · 26 Jun 2009, 13:13

I don't think he was really preparing for the upcoming tour, my impression is that he was already extremely weak..

RockingBat · 26 Jun 2009, 13:30

He was a Thriller in our lives by being Bad and Dangerous, though Off the wall at times, he will always be remembered in HIStory as the greatest pop singer of all time.

I was a big fan and grew up listening to his music; it was a shock to hear the tragic news, and will light a candle in his honour and respect for simply amazing music, lyrics and a passionate voice.

R.I.P. MJ, your music will always live on...

Skeleton · 26 Jun 2009, 13:55

This is a really sad news, it was a little shock to me.. I loved his music. He was great performer and his music has influenced many people..

Rest in Peace Michael

MissAsh · 26 Jun 2009, 14:20

I think some people are forgetting that he was never actually convicted of the things he was accused of.

heidi · 26 Jun 2009, 14:33

i was shocked too. i am not a fan, but he was a great one and he died too young. his songs always remain.

Dave · 26 Jun 2009, 15:30

A true talent taken too soon

**The Flying Mouse** · 26 Jun 2009, 17:46

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Originally Posted by Pudding

That's one less child molestor off the streets, lets hope Gary Glitter is next.

True.
If he was a child molesterer, he should burn in hell for all eternity, but I don't believe he was into anything like that.
I don't think he was mentaly capable of doing those things.
Jackson was still a child himself, and I think that a few cynical people took advantage of his generous and innocent nature and made a killing off it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

Whether you liked him or not there's no escaping the influence he has had and the contribution he has made to music over the years. In his day an incredible performer. Such a shame that those around him that he trusted couldn't protect him from his own naivety.

RIP Michael.

Well said Andy.
You've hit the nail on the head with that post

nikox1 · 26 Jun 2009, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudding

That's one less child molestor off the streets, lets hope Gary Glitter is next.

discusting! you should be

Evil One · 26 Jun 2009, 18:21

Why? Would you have been willing to leave your kids in a room with him?

mszee · 26 Jun 2009, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Evil One

Why? Would you have been willing to leave your kids in a room with him?

But their parents did...first case was settled out of court - god forbid somebody molests a child - they should pay...and not with money...how do you buy your child's innocense back? But those parents did - no problem...

Second case - he was found to be not guilty...

American law system teaches us that person is innocent until proven guilty...

And I find both sets of parents GUILTY...

CarylB · 26 Jun 2009, 19:05

Whilst I wasn't particularly a fan of Michael Jackson, there's no doubting his talent and contribution to pop music imo, and he was a great performer .. As an individual he was a troubled and bizarre soul. His life was cut short early, but I too am not surprised he didn't make old bones. His naivity led him down a tragic path .. and as Dave said his death is the last step of a sad degeneration in his life that started long ago. His many devoted fans will miss him, and I feel for them. A life that started with so much promise, in which he endured abuse when young which he never really resolved, and that led him to a bizarre and damaged way of living from which he is now at peace.

Hopefully he will be remembered more for what he achieved than for the mistakes his life led him into. His music will live on .. all else can be buried with him and put to rest as well.

Caryl

amethyst · 26 Jun 2009, 20:11

Poor man ~ never allowed the childhood he should have had which probably shaped who he became in later life.

May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with his children and family.

ames xx

Pudding · 26 Jun 2009, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikox1

discusting! you should be

Is that right Yoda

26 Jun 2009, 09:36	#26
Jayd If I could bust into hell....... I would Join Date: 13.06.2003 Location: Montclair, New Jersey Posts: 1,312	Absolute Legend, just a shame he was so naive, and let people take advantage of him. I agree he went a bit wayward these last few years, but he brought so much joy to people's lives and that should not be forgotten. R.I.P

26 Jun 2009, 09:45	#27
meatloaf-unofficial Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2006 Location: Touring the Country Posts: 2,558	I was totally shocked when I found out. Was in bed just catching the late ITV news and it came on as "Breaking News" - I couldn't sit up quick enough!! Its a shame, even though I wasn't a fan of his, it still makes you feel sad, I mean he has a HUGE fanclub and I also feel upset cause he had O2 dates and they sold like hot cakes.... I guess we all pass away at some stage in our lives but being 50, that is way to early!! RIP Mr Jackson

26 Jun 2009, 10:24	#30
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Whether you liked him or not there's no escaping the influence he has had and the contribution he has made to music over the years. In his day an incredible performer. Such a shame that those around him that he trusted couldn't protect him from his own naivety. RIP Michael.

26 Jun 2009, 10:34	#31
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Pud you're quick to jump on other people's post that you think are inappropriate or just plain stupid, just once would you at least attempt to keep your mouth shut instead of purposely trying to pi$$ people off. Not to let ignorance hijack this thread...I'm absolutely stunned at the news. Everyone here knows what it's like to have one particular performer that they adore so I really cannot imagine what those Michael Jackson fans are experiencing right now, just awful.

26 Jun 2009, 10:39	#32
hayley Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.08.2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,088	Always loved his music was such a shock last night to hear the news and wish i had something more profound to say on the matter appart from RIP michael jackson thank you for the music

26 Jun 2009, 11:11	#33
Sarge Mega Loafer Join Date: 08.05.2008 Posts: 3,562	This is very tragic and sad. Although he apparently had a quite bizarre lifestyle I didn't expect him too die that young. I am shocked.

26 Jun 2009, 11:50	#35
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	If that's your opinion of him then I respect it, but there's a time and place to say it and perhaps a thread of condolence isn't it.

26 Jun 2009, 12:57	#37
daveake 200% is the new 110% Join Date: 13.03.2005 Location: Newbury Posts: 2,983	His death seems to have helped his record sales somewhat - Amazon top CD sellers

26 Jun 2009, 13:13	#38
Cristina Senior Loafer Join Date: 09.05.2008 Location: La Spezia Posts: 153	I don't think he was really preparing for the upcoming tour, my impression is that he was already extremely weak..

26 Jun 2009, 13:30	#39
RockingBat Senior Loafer Join Date: 06.10.2004 Location: Kenya Posts: 125	He was a Thriller in our lives by being Bad and Dangerous, though Off the wall at times, he will always be remembered in HIStory as the greatest pop singer of all time. I was a big fan and grew up listening to his music; it was a shock to hear the tragic news, and will light a candle in his honour and respect for simply amazing music, lyrics and a passionate voice. R.I.P. MJ, your music will always live on...

26 Jun 2009, 13:55	#40
Skeleton Mega Loafer Join Date: 13.10.2003 Location: Grinning, Ducking & Running Posts: 3,668	This is a really sad news, it was a little shock to me.. I loved his music. He was great performer and his music has influenced many people.. Rest in Peace Michael

26 Jun 2009, 14:20	#41
MissAsh Super Loafer Join Date: 14.02.2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 743	I think some people are forgetting that he was never actually convicted of the things he was accused of.

26 Jun 2009, 14:33	#42
heidi Super Loafer Join Date: 29.06.2007 Location: hamburg Posts: 213	i was shocked too. i am not a fan, but he was a great one and he died too young. his songs always remain.

26 Jun 2009, 15:30	#43
Dave Mega Loafer Join Date: 12.04.2002 Location: Southern Ohio - United States of America Posts: 2,564	A true talent taken too soon

26 Jun 2009, 18:21	#46
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,193	Why? Would you have been willing to leave your kids in a room with him?

26 Jun 2009, 19:05	#48
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Whilst I wasn't particularly a fan of Michael Jackson, there's no doubting his talent and contribution to pop music imo, and he was a great performer .. As an individual he was a troubled and bizarre soul. His life was cut short early, but I too am not surprised he didn't make old bones. His naivity led him down a tragic path .. and as Dave said his death is the last step of a sad degeneration in his life that started long ago. His many devoted fans will miss him, and I feel for them. A life that started with so much promise, in which he endured abuse when young which he never really resolved, and that led him to a bizarre and damaged way of living from which he is now at peace. Hopefully he will be remembered more for what he achieved than for the mistakes his life led him into. His music will live on .. all else can be buried with him and put to rest as well. Caryl

26 Jun 2009, 20:11	#49
amethyst I know that i'll be bad for good. Join Date: 15.11.2003 Location: South UK Posts: 893	Poor man ~ never allowed the childhood he should have had which probably shaped who he became in later life. May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with his children and family. ames xx