angel345 said:

I know I felt relief almost. I don't know if anyone will understand but to me I feel relief for his spirit because he is free. He is truly FREE and hopefully at peace.

My sadness comes from knowing how his family, friends and fans will mourn his loss. And I'm happy that for a time he had the opportunity to be a father.

I'm still so numb. It's only 2 hours into my work day here in Australia and as the unofficial resident DJ here, I've been asked to just play MJ songs all day. His music reached beyond the normal influence of the average star. It's a sad day for music. A sad day for fans.

Swa

tamewar said:

that's not 100% fair...they did have a friendship, at least during part of the 80s. also, they were considered peers - madonna, michael and prince were considered a pop icon trinity for several years in the 80s.

she might be an attention whore, but there's nothing at all inappropriate about her commenting on MJ's death.

bboy87 said:

Cynthia Horner said she feels he died of a broken heart. I sorta feel that way too.

tamewar said:

20 pages ago someone was asking if she'd have a press confrence...

LOL

alot of celebrities are issuing statements.

JackieBlue said:

Where's that picture of him spreading his arms around in a big smile over a mountain around "Thriller", I'm sure that's how he's feeling now - FREE.

Cynthia Horner is right about him dying of a broken heart. Michael was overwhelmed at the end of his life. I was surprised he tried to carry on the way he did. Now what those lawsuit fools gotta say now?

Wait for Raymone to put on her sob story about Michael was a great boss.

They just helicoptered Mike's body to the coroner's

banks said:

I read these words but they make no sense to me.

Does not compute.

JackieBlue said:

I was talking to my friend Ja from KOPD on the phone and we were saying the same thing. No matter the shit people talk, can anyone of us really remember a time when was be. He dealt with so much and it hurts that he's gone. But I know that he's in a better place


also, Perez Hilton can go to hell for the shit he's saying
What a fucking parasite

JackieBlue said:

I know JB... I'm in total shock as i sit here...I literally cried for Mike today

Timmy84 said:

she was a parasite too

Ottensen said:

Nope.
[Edited 6/25/09 19:08pm]

Jay, I don't know why you keep going over to that parasite, of course he'll talk ill. Just take your time away and try to piece everything together.

Tell Ja I'm thinking of her right now and hope she's doing well.

bboy87 said:

When I heard the reports on the radio... I thought of Prince.org and you bboy87

RIP Michael Jackson,,, RIP

bboy87 said:

Is he talking slick about Mike ?
[Edited 6/25/09 18:43pm]

bboy87 said:

Right. She better dare not say nothing.

N Brit Brit issued a statement.

2elijah said:

SCNDLS said:

Weird, isn't it? It reminds me of the James Brown thing. Funny thing is when James died I cried. I cried when I heard a Luther Vandross song ("I Rather"). So I fear if I play anything by Mike, I'll burst in tears, I can't have that now!

on the news there taking the body out of the helicopter into an amberlance to the corners office now for the autopise

Ottensen said:

You said it well, that's exactly how I'm feeling too.

So many great memories from Mike and much love and blessings to the Jackson family.

1) In August 1981, I went to see the Triumph tour at Madison Square Garden. Weeks advance, WBLS was heavily promoting the concert and the song "Walk Right Now" (my summer jam) from the Jacksons. My high school girlfriend and I went to Mama Leone's to get some Italian food. I remember ordering a screwdriver and being nervous since I was underage. One drink and a buzz walking down to the show.

Stacey Lattisaw opened up and then magical show from the Jackson. Great musicians, tremendous light show, and the brothers had the moves and the grooves. Randy's catcher shin guards....

Amazing show. But one thing stood out. It was such a short show. Barely over an hour . Yet, the Jacksons packed so much in that short time. Alas, my song "Walk Right Now" was omitted. Confusing since it was the top playing song on NYC radio at the time.

2) During my freshman year in 1982 at New York University, I had two posters on my dorm room wall. One of Michael Jackson and one of Prince in the shower from the Controversy. My roommate would take the posters off the wall when I would come back to Connecticut to visit my girlfriend of the time. Then, I would put them back up on Sunday night upon my return.

Rick Rubin lived in my dorm back then. Found that out a few years ago.

Peace
Joe Kelley

banks said:

I believe they want to make sure no foul play is involved.

JoeKelley said:

Nice story, Joe.

In my early teens, the man was my idol... my musical passion. He's not the sort of thing I'm much into anymore, although when I do catch his music these days, I realize that I can't deny I'm still in love.

I can still remember... at 13, my mother bringing me a gift as I was in the hospital recovering from back surgery (it was the Bad album, the first MJ CD I ever owned). My sister getting me Thriller for my birthday a month later. Buying Moonwalker on VHS used on amazon (this was before the blasted DVD came out ... but hey, it might just be worth something someday!). Sticking up for him in front of my peers at school, even if it was painful at times. Just the sheer joy I felt discovering and then being an active fan of his music... it was unlike anything I'd ever heard... gave me a feeling unlike anything I'd ever experienced.

I am hurting over his passing. If there is indeed a God and a place after death, I hope his soul is at peace.

R.I.P., Moonwalker. You're in my heart always.

bboy87 said:

I'll be there this weekend. I hope the BET Awards give him a fitting tribute.

SCNDLS said:

OMG, that's right, the BET Awards. This may be the first year I watch since Michael didn't Remember the Time from the wheelchair. I have a feeling it's going to be boo hoo nation out there. Seems like yesterday he was giving James brown a tribute. Who will give Michael one?

Timmy84 said:

I was listening to the news in the car on my way to a meeting. I kept praying, "don't die Mike". During the meeting his death was confirmed...I was surprised that I cried all the way home and again just now watching them put his body in the coroner's van.

I just cannot wrap my brain around this right now.

JackieBlue said:

diana?

janet?

quincy?

lionel?

all of the above and then some?