This is a continuation of this thread: http://prince.org/msg/8/312176?&pg=1

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I'm still sitting here at work shocked at this. I also went to bed watching the news over this stuff. I just can't believe that he's gone. Deep down, I wanted to see Michael make a comeback. My attitude with Michael had started changing and becoming more positive with him in the last year(thank you Timmy84 and bboy87 ) and I would have loved to have seen MJ perform live if he would have brought his tour to NYC. Now that's not going to happen. I'm just so heartbroken by all of this.

[I was about to post this to the previous MJ RIP but it just locked up, so let me toss it up here before the part 2 gets too far in]

Look people, there will always be multiple views/debate surrounding MJ

Sorry to say but there will never be "peace, love, harmony, agreement" about MJ or his music or his personal legacy ... not looking to offend or disrespect him or anyone here... just pointing out, in light of all this, it should (within reason) not be shocking and should be expected that there is never going to be agreement or lack of argument when these topics arise (to say nothing of his actual passing), - even here on this forum. Does that really surprise anyone?

(BTW, does all that not also sound somewhat familiar re: another famous controversial musician often mentioned on this site? Should any of us be shocked by any of this?)

Something I have always liked about this site is that people here regardless of difference in opinion still somehow manage to occupy the same space together (not saying harmoniously, but they/we do). There are people here who like the Rev only, some who live for symbol era hip hoppish funk, some who are down with the latest, some who love it all, some who love none of it (it seems), idolizers, dedicated disciples, casual onlookers, ardent critics, rabid detractors, all here. Why would any of us expect less or different on this matter?

If you are in the segment of this forum that is mourning MJ's passing then just do your self a favor and either grant a generous dose of tolerance or just skip over the comments that fall outside that scope, dont fuel the side of the house you want to chill out, just read and post what you came to do, dont let those with a different view inflame you.

If you are in the segment of the forum that is somewhat or somehow put off by some of the emotionally overwhelmed comments, or respect "but", etc, or maybe just do not see it the "majority" way here, in whatever regard, please just do your self a favor and either grant a generous dose of tolerance or just skip over the comments that fall within that scope, dont fuel the side of the house you want to chill out, just read and post what you came to do, dont let those with a different view inflame you.

The fact that some here have differing views from one another is irrelevant as long as we can manage to at least be respectful enough to one another as sharing this forum that we can tolerate sharing the space here on this thread too...

Bottom line, "can't we all just get along"? At least on this one?

It's a thought anyway
[Edited 6/26/09 8:01am]

Man IM at work but dont really feel like doin anything. Mike is like family.

Such a sad time.

BTW, I wish people would shut the fuck up with the bitching about how Prince should say something about MJ. I don't understand why people think he has to do that. Even if he did, what will it prove?

NastradumasKid said:

He's spoken about MJ when MJ was alive and in a respectful manner so it is befitting that he speak about his passing. Madonna did and she, Prince and MJ were some of if not the most influential and talented artists of the 80s and onward. Shit even Donna Summer chimed in.
But then again, its not like the media outlets are scrambling for his opinion and thoughts.

Such a sad time.

BTW, I wish people would shut the fuck up with the bitching about how Prince should say something about MJ. I don't understand why people think he has to do that. Even if he did, what will it prove?

Minneapolis bells to toll for Michael Jackson
by Elizabeth Baier, Minnesota Public Radio
June 26, 2009

St. Paul, Minn. — A tribute will take place this morning in downtown Minneapolis in honor of idolized superstar Michael Jackson, who was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon at the U.C.L.A. Medical Center.

The landmark bells of Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse will ring for 20 minutes in honor of the "King of Pop."

From 11:30 to 11:50 a.m., a volunteer chime player will play a series of songs written or popularized by Jackson, including "We Are the World," "Ben," and "You are Not Alone."

The concert is part of the regular Friday midday series of popular music on the bells. The second part of the concert, from 1 to 1:30 p.m., will consist of other popular music unrelated to Jackson.

The bells can be heard over a large area of downtown Minneapolis, but some of the best listening spots include the plazas of Hennepin County Government Center and the U.S. Courthouse and the park opposite the Star Tribune.

The concert is free and open to the public.

for the MPLS fans:

http://minnesota.publicra...son_bells/

purplecam said:

i remember thinking a long time ago...i think it might have even been when i was in college (and that was a LOOOONG time ago)...that it would be so cool for him to write the one perfect, introspective, beautifully crafted and ADULT comeback album of his career, with the best producers, the best intentions, and a level of quality that would raise the bar the way thriller did, and the way off the wall did before that. he had some good moments post-thriller, but i still felt like he could still make that one album that could wow us all one more time. i guess now all we're left with is our imaginations...

Man IM at work but dont really feel like doin anything. Mike is like family.