Michael Jackson Dead

[Prospector]

Tsk tsk tsk Mr Burns ... so quick to the negative aren't we !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_singles_worldwide

Not album .... single ... as in one song only.

Actually, your posts are the negative ones in a thread which is about those who enjoyed the talents of a man by posting incidental statistics that dont influence what we think about him. We simply enjoyed his athleticism, talented dance moves that were combined with the ability to belt out a great song. And not losing a beat and maintaining his breath. Oh yeah, and he mainly composed his songs too. Why is that hero worship? I admire his talents, he made my life more enjoyable, and he contributed hugely to the world of music and composition. Do I care he if was gay? Nope. Do I care if he was wacky? Nope, that comes with being a genius! If he was 'normal' then he wouldnt have created what he did.

Some will admire him, others will hate him - I would rather admire someone than hate them - far more enriching for me.

I can imagine the concerts that he and Freddie Mercury will be having in heaven.

 

[Tink]

Great post Prospector

I can imagine the concerts that he and Freddie Mercury will be having in heaven.

 

[noirua]

It looks as if Michael Jackson, not so well known for his business acumen, has salted away his assets and cash leaving everyone to chase around all over the place to find it. Bahrain looks the first stop.
Even so his 50% deal with Sony, including rights to all the Beatles song, is said to be worth US$500 million, no one should starve in the end.

 

[GumbyLearner]

It looks as if Michael Jackson, not so well known for his business acumen, has salted away his assets and cash leaving everyone to chase around all over the place to find it. Bahrain looks the first stop.
Even so his 50% deal with Sony, including rights to all the Beatles song, is said to be worth US$500 million, no one should starve in the end.

There will be no-one else like him or will emulate his talent.

I thought he was especially great when surrounded by his brothers.

 

[GumbyLearner]

There will be no-one else like him or will emulate his talent.

I thought he was especially great when surrounded by his brothers.

You probably cannot listen to the whole song because it's getting "too many" hits at the moment. But don't worry it's a great song.

 

[Tink]

Yep great song Gumby : )

 

[Agentm]

this little gem is what makes me laugh..

the woman is obviously not with it.. and the thought that MJ selected this brood mare to inseminate is hilarious

Rowe, 50, married Jackson at the Sheraton Hotel in Sydney in 1996, later giving birth to "Prince" Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, 12, and Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11.

She gave Jackson full custody of the children when the couple divorced in 1999 but stayed silent on their marriage until his death last Thursday.

Rowe, who lives on a ranch in California, said she would not fight for her two children in the wake of Jackson's death because she never developed an attachment to them.

"I was never a good mother ... It was a better feeling giving them to him than it was keeping them as my own," she told News of the World.

"I know I will never see them again. I was never cut out to be a mother - I was no good.

"It's just like I impregnate my mares for breeding. It was very technical,'' she said.

"Just like I stick the sperm up my horse, this is what they did to me. I was his thoroughbred.

"I don't want these children in my life. My children are my animals now."`

that last line, imho she got that wrong, the children would probably yearn for their mother and wonder wtf happened and why she does not care about them right now.. even if what this wacko says is true, its not something you would want these children to know read or even understand of their real mother..(or foals in her case as she mentally sees these children)

this is a real sad story, tragic and humorous in its content

 

[MrBurns]

Michael spoke to me today, this was on the nature strip next to the footpath when I was walking -

 

[Prospector]

"I know I will never see them again. I was never cut out to be a mother - I was no good.

"It's just like I impregnate my mares for breeding. It was very technical,'' she said.

"Just like I stick the sperm up my horse, this is what they did to me. I was his thoroughbred.

"I don't want these children in my life. My children are my animals now."`

I find all that really repulsive. Why couldnt she just shut up. The worst thing is that the children will no doubt read what she had to say about them. Why couldnt she just stick to breeding horses. Life is cruel.

 

[kincella]

he's been wearing a wig for years....he was bald....head full of needle holes

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,28383,25705511-5019114,00.html

 

[Prospector]

You know, I just dont see how this stuff 'leaks' from Government authorities. And even the 911 message has been released. I really dont want to remember him as he died, just the music legacy he left.

 

[trainspotter]

Prospector wrote:- Actually, your posts are the negative ones in a thread which is about those who enjoyed the talents of a man by posting incidental statistics that dont influence what we think about him.

#165 :- I wrote "No doubting the guy was a musical genius and his albums have sold millions around the world etc. etc. etc."

Never once said he was gay. Questioned the paedophile charges against him a coupla times. Elucidated that it was sad as to what he had become and how the media portrayed him. That is until he passed away. Mentioned to robots that he doesn't have the number 1 selling "single". Other than that, not much really.

I find it intriguing that prior to his death the guy was off the radar and considered a liability in mainstram media. YES he sold out 50 concerts and now the promoter is in a world of pain as the insurance company Lloyd's would only risk 50% and with very strict conditions. YES he sold 750 million albums. YES "Thriller" sold 110 million copies. All fact. Never in dispute.

I am not trying to convince anyone to change their opinion of MJ as one of the greatest musical talents of our generation. Same as John Lenon, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, lead singer of Blindmelon Shannon Hoon. There are so many who have died for their cause. He was. End of discussion.

 

[Prospector]

#165 :- I wrote "No doubting the guy was a musical genius and his albums have sold millions around the world etc. etc. etc."
Never once said he was gay. Questioned the paedophile charges against him a coupla times. Elucidated that it was sad as to what he had become and how the media portrayed him. That is until he passed away. Mentioned to robots that he doesn't have the number 1 selling "single". Other than that, not much really.
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Okey dokey. Fair enough. : The gay thing was kind of a random comment more than an actual reference. Just thought that you were making the point that the all time biggest selling song was important, when in the overall scheme of things it wasnt. And was probably defending Mr Burns too quickly....

 

[MrBurns]

lead singer of Blindmelon Shannon Hoon

 

[MrBurns]

Okey dokey. Fair enough. : The gay thing was kind of a random comment more than an actual reference. Just thought that you were making the point that the all time biggest selling song was important, when in the overall scheme of things it wasnt. And was probably defending Mr Burns too quickly....

Never to soon to defend me Prospector

I think he was , what's the term for being without a sexual preference ? asexual ?

And being bald, so are a lot of Hollwood stars, Burt Reynolds and I believe John Travolta for starters. Elton John of course etc

 

[trainspotter]

Okey dokey. Fair enough. : The gay thing was kind of a random comment more than an actual reference. Just thought that you were making the point that the all time biggest selling song was important, when in the overall scheme of things it wasnt. And was probably defending Mr Burns too quickly....

Lolling at you for leaping to Mr Burns defence. I am sure Mr Burns acerbic wit is a skilful match for any person who dares sabre rattle in his general direction.

 

[trainspotter]

Blindmelon has a song called "No Rain" and Shannon Hoon was the lead singer who died of a drug overdose in 1995. The song was a bit of a hit in 1992 and I kinda liked it cause the lyrics touched me in the right cerebral cortex. It also had a Beegirl kinda thingy jumping around. Don't know why but it looked good and the tune was catchy.

Anyways ... the point is that this guy was truly musically gifted and should have gone onto bigger and better things rather than jabbing a needle in his eyeball and croaking basically.

 

[Prospector]

Lolling at you for leaping to Mr Burns defence. I am sure Mr Burns acerbic wit is a skilful match for any person who dares sabre rattle in his general direction.

yeah, but he 'looked' after me once when someone who is thankfully no longer with us, got horribly personal and this 'lil gal doesn't forget her white knights. There are a few here actually!:

I even changed my by-line today coz I'm not scared to post anymore.

 

[trainspotter]

yeah, but he 'looked' after me once when someone who is thankfully no longer with us, got horribly personal and this 'lil gal doesn't forget her white knights. There are a few here actually!:

I even changed my by-line today coz I'm not scared to post anymore.

Wahooooooooooo for white knights ! Sorry to you if someone went down the weak path and made it personal and upset you in a thread. That really bites. "Just the facts Maam ... just the facts"

 

[trainspotter]

Michael spoke to me today, this was on the nature strip next to the footpath when I was walking -

Did you look under it to see what was there?