Hello Everyone....Well,since the last post,lots of things have happened in real life.I havent been able to post since i wasnt exactly up to it in real life.My dad passed away peacefully on the 22nd of June 2009.Its been an extremely difficult time for me and the family.We're trying to move on in life,consoling ourselves with the fact that he's somewhere more peaceful now and we'll meet again someday.Please do pray for his soul.
Now growing up,i witnessed a human who was a living legend.A man who feels his music and creates magic.He's none other then the King Of Music.....A legend....Michael Jackson.I first came across this human when i saw one of his vidoes when i was 3 years of age and though i was still pretty young then,his dance opened up this little eye of mine.I wanted to dance like him and started practising with those little feet to dance....dance like Michael.....
Let's see who exactly is Michael Jackson.....
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009),dubbed the King of Pop,was an American recording artist,entertainer and businessman.One of the most commercially successful artists of all time,his contributions to music and dance,along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a part of popular culture around the world for four decades.
The seventh child of the Jackson family,he made his debut in 1964 as a member of The Jackson 5,beginning a solo career in 1971.His 1982 album Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time,with four others—Off the Wall (1979),Bad (1987),Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995)—among the best selling.
He popularized several physically complicated dance moves,such as the robot and the moonwalk,now iconic. His inventive music videos,including Thriller, "Beat It" and "Billie Jean", helped to transform the music video into an art form in addition to its original function as a promotional tool.
He was the first African American artist to amass a strong crossover following on MTV,and his continually ground-breaking videos,such as "Black or White" and "Scream",ensured his popularity well into the 1990s.
Jackson had a notable impact on music and culture throughout the world. He broke down racial barriers,transformed the art of the music video and paved the way for modern pop music in his own country.Jackson's work,distinctive musical sound and vocal style have influenced scores of hip hop,pop and R&B artists,including Mariah Carey,Usher,Britney Spears,Justin Timberlake,
R. Kelly and many more.
For much of his career,MJ has his fondly known,had an "unparalleled" level of worldwide influence over the younger generation through his musical and humanitarian contributions.He was characterized as "an unstoppable juggernaut,possessed of all the tools to dominate the charts seemingly at will,an instantly identifiable voice,eye-popping dance moves,stunning musical versatility and loads of sheer star power.
As one of the world's most famous men, Jackson's highly publicized personal life, coupled with his successful career,made him a part of popular culture for four decades.
Michael...Thanks for your music and dance.I'm glad to have witnessed you in my lifetime.May your soul rest in peace.
Some of Michaels' performance below.
