The Ichi
Patti Mayonnaise
AGGRESSIVE Executive Janitor of the Third Floor Manager's Bathroom
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Post by The Ichi on Jun 25, 2009 18:00:12 GMT -5
His Wikipedia page is currently protected from editing. Thank god.
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Post by Michael Coello on Jun 25, 2009 18:00:44 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess): Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that.... Wasn't the Day the music died about a bunch of guys dying, not just one?
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Jun 25, 2009 18:00:59 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess): Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that.... Absolutely. The guy was The King of Pop for a reason.
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Post by playoldgames on Jun 25, 2009 18:01:05 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess): Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that.... Born in the mid-seventies as I was, no argument here.
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Post by Chuckie Finster on Jun 25, 2009 18:01:10 GMT -5
CNN still can't confirm whether he had died, although everyone else is saying he's dead.
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Post by Janitor From Mars on Jun 25, 2009 18:01:15 GMT -5
He will be more powerful in death then in life. Alive he was known as a child molester.... Hopefully in death we can remember him as a musical legend. (Even if he molested kids) Let's not go there!
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Jun 25, 2009 18:01:19 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess): Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that.... I'd say no just because the man, legendary as he was, really hasn't put out anything of note in at least fifteen years. His best days artistically were clearly behind him, etc. It's not as if he was taken in his artistic prime. That said, on the perspective of generational defining celebrities for those of us eighties children, probably. Carl Weathers on MTV, awesome.
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Post by V3rtigo on Jun 25, 2009 18:01:46 GMT -5
Again: Keep it civil, now is not the time. A little common sense and decency people!
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Post by tibbo on Jun 25, 2009 18:01:58 GMT -5
RIP. Sad sad day.
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Post by Michael Coello on Jun 25, 2009 18:01:59 GMT -5
What video is on MTV now?
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Deleted Member
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2009 18:02:05 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess): Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that.... Wasn't the Day the music died about a bunch of guys dying, not just one? February 3, 1959- the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper in a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa.
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Post by Kash Flagg on Jun 25, 2009 18:02:23 GMT -5
Next person starts with the child molestation shit here gets banned. Period. No more warnings.
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Mac
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Sigs/Avatars cannot exceed 1MB
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Post by Mac on Jun 25, 2009 18:02:32 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess): Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that.... No, because for the most part Michael Jackson's legendary music was from 1970 - 1992. Its tough to consider the sporadic songs off of 2001/2002's "Invincible" as great music. It certainly didnt touch his earlier stuff. Sadly to many of the younger people his legacy is that of a complete weirdo/freak. And you cant really blame anyone who wasnt around for when everything he touched was gold to really relate. Michael Jackson's music has belonged to the ages for a long time now.
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Post by Wolfpack Bitch on Jun 25, 2009 18:02:39 GMT -5
He will be more powerful in death then in life. Alive he was known as a child molester.... Hopefully in death we can remember him as a musical legend. (Even if he molested kids) Maybe you missed Bob's post about not bringing that stuff up in here? Seriously...maybe THAT needs to be reposted at the top of every page? Guys.. taken care of.
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Post by ani on Jun 25, 2009 18:02:44 GMT -5
His Wikipedia page is currently protected from editing. Smart move.
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Post by Michael Coello on Jun 25, 2009 18:03:14 GMT -5
Wasn't the Day the music died about a bunch of guys dying, not just one? February 3, 1959- the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper in a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa. Yeah, I figured it was. No offense at all, but I would compare this to Elvis dying more than The Day the Music Died.
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Post by Rorschach on Jun 25, 2009 18:03:58 GMT -5
..and I knew if I had my chance, that I could make those people dance, and maybe they'd be happy, for awhile...Rest In Peace, Michael.
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Post by Insomniac on Jun 25, 2009 18:05:17 GMT -5
February 3, 1959- the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper in a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa. Yeah, I figured it was. No offense at all, but I would compare this to Elvis dying more than The Day the Music Died. Yeah, this isn't close to The Day the Music Died. MJ was a single star and well past his prime. Those three that died 50 years ago were all still very young and on the rise.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Jun 25, 2009 18:05:18 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess): Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that.... No, because for the most part Michael Jackson's legendary music was from 1970 - 1992. Its tough to consider the sporadic songs off of 2001/2002's "Invincible" as great music. It certainly didnt touch his earlier stuff. Sadly to many of the younger people his legacy is that of a complete weirdo/freak. And you cant really blame anyone who wasnt around for when everything he touched was gold to really relate. Michael Jackson's music has belonged to the ages for a long time now. I didn't think Invincible was that awful.
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4real
Wade Wilson
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Post by 4real on Jun 25, 2009 18:05:38 GMT -5
I am shocked. My friend just text me and I really don't know what to do this has completely come from nowhere. RIP to a true Legend, your music will live on forever.
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