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Post by Paco on Jun 26, 2009 12:11:02 GMT -5
It's true though, about him being one of the last entertainers. There aren't really any outrageous, flamboyant "characters" in pop music anymore. You have some generic guy with a guitar, or a woman with a backup band all singing about the same stuff. The closest would be someone like Justin Timberlake but honestly I don't follow his career and don't know if he even still makes music. People like Michael Jackson or Madonna... those are entertainers. Today's celebs are too "down to earth". Indeed, people like MJ, Madonna & Elvis were larger than life. Hey celebs, you wanna be the next ICON? Start acting like a big shot! Actually, get Kanye West a weird fashion consultant and there you have it!
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Post by Solid Stryk-Dizzle on Jun 26, 2009 12:13:10 GMT -5
I know it's not popular but I think if his popularity continues, Kanye has a shot at being this generations big name. (Obviously not as big as MJ but you know)
I'm a Kanye mark so what do I know.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Jun 26, 2009 12:15:20 GMT -5
I know it's not popular but I think if his popularity continues, Kanye has a shot at being this generations big name. (Obviously not as big as MJ but you know) I'm a Kanye mark so what do I know. I love Kanye, but I don't know of fans weeping at the sight of him.
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Post by Solid Stryk-Dizzle on Jun 26, 2009 12:16:38 GMT -5
Well the only music act I can think of that does that now are the Jo-Bros.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2009 12:24:50 GMT -5
And the less said about them the better. They don't even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Kanye, never mind Jackson.
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Post by Joker on Jun 26, 2009 12:30:02 GMT -5
Been listening to his music all day, it's still awesome.
"Although I'm not telling you anything you don't already know".
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Post by Perpetual Nirvana on Jun 26, 2009 12:53:25 GMT -5
You know I was thinking for the longest time of something that would sum things up and I think I'll have to go with what more or less what Arnie said - Jacko had a controversial private life certainly but he was still a legend and an icon.
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Post by VeggieOverlord on Jun 26, 2009 12:54:17 GMT -5
I don't care about the allegations. The man did Thriller. He's a legend. May he rest in peace.
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Post by Derk! on Jun 26, 2009 12:54:20 GMT -5
I'll admit I wasn't the biggest fan of his and I even laughed at the many jokes made at his expense. But there's no denying the talent this man had...
I loved his early videos. Thriller was my favorite, though it scared me when I was younger.
R.I.P.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Jun 26, 2009 13:03:35 GMT -5
Anybody else remember this? I remember watching it live and just being like "HOLY F***!". This unannounced appearance was on every news broadcast and newspaper the next day. I remember hearing a couple days later that the only people who knew about this were NSync, Michael and the producer. Such an awesome moment!!
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Post by B.B.M on Jun 26, 2009 13:11:36 GMT -5
TMZ are planning on streaming the 911 phonecall
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Jun 26, 2009 13:21:19 GMT -5
I said it last night on my Twitter, but I don't think I said it here but it's worth repeating.
When word start to spread about this whole thing, damn near every news, social networking and search site crashed atleast temporarily. Think about that for a second. That's how big Michael Jackson was.
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Post by B.B.M on Jun 26, 2009 13:21:20 GMT -5
The BBC are playing the 911 call
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Post by Ishmeal Loves BBL Bayley on Jun 26, 2009 13:23:01 GMT -5
Greatest Super Bowl Halftime Show ever:
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Post by Spankymac is sick of the swiss on Jun 26, 2009 13:26:41 GMT -5
I said it last night on my Twitter, but I don't think I said it here but it's worth repeating. When word start to spread about this whole thing, damn near every news, social networking and search site crashed atleast temporarily. Think about that for a second. That's how big Michael Jackson was. That's true. It's one of those jokes that you hear every so often, but the man legitimately crashed the internet.
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Post by B.B.M on Jun 26, 2009 13:29:11 GMT -5
The BBC just explain Michael's childhood, and last few years of his life. It's very sad how he never got a real childhood, and when he managed to get it, people wanted to take it away from him
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Post by Joe Neglia on Jun 26, 2009 13:33:11 GMT -5
I want to jump in again for a second and thank most everyone here again for proving me right yet again that we have the best damn forum on the internet. You guys make me proud that we can have a thread like this about a celebrity who became so highly controversial and yet we've all managed to keep things (for the most part) civil, intelligent and respectful.
Thank you all, again.
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Post by mattperiolat on Jun 26, 2009 13:37:00 GMT -5
I want to jump in again for a second and thank most everyone here again for proving me right yet again that we have the best damn forum on the internet. You guys make me proud that we can have a thread like this about a celebrity who became so highly controversial and yet we've all managed to keep things (for the most part) civil, intelligent and respectful. Thank you all, again. Color me impressed as well. I really was starting to think the 'net was loaded with trolls and haters until I came here and I must admit, I was nervous given the passion about Benoit. But almost everyone here has been civil and handled themselves with great class. Then again, Michael and Benoit are apples and oranges, so it shouldn't be a surprise. Trust me, these boards are my go-to place for the next week or so as events continue to unfold.
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Post by Lick Ness Monster on Jun 26, 2009 13:42:28 GMT -5
I'd never listened to the song this way before...but "Tabloid Junkie" is SERIOUSLY cry-inducing under these circumstances. And "Will You Be There." And, hell, pretty much all his songs...but those two especially. They have an entirely new meaning now that MJ is gone.
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Post by B.B.M on Jun 26, 2009 13:54:48 GMT -5
My friend just phoned me, and told me that the music store he works in, just sold out of all Michael Jackson CDs, DVDs, Books and Merchandise. He said that most of the customers were kids age 10-14.
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