This morning I woke up sad and still in shock over the death of an all time great- Michael Jackson. If like me you you grew up in the 80's/90's his music was the soundtrack to your life. The first record I ever remember playing was Bad which I used to play day in day out when I got it age 4, I have vivid images of dancing around my bedroom to smooth criminal. Another great memory of mine is discovering the 'Off The Wall" album in college and dancing with my friends around our house ( a true testament to a great album that 20 something years later it sounds just as good.) I like many, remember thinking that Mike was the coolest guy in the universe. Many an hour was spent trying to pull of his moves but in my case failing miserably! I feel lucky to have grown up with his music, never again will we see someone do it like Mike. Rest in Peace.
Camille
ALL OF HOLLYWOOD is speaking out on the death of Michael Jackson ....... Here's what the stars had to say .......
BEYONCE : “This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day, The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be."
DICK CLARK : ""I knew Michael as a child and watched him grow over the years. Of all the thousands of entertainers I have worked with, Michael was THE most outstanding. Many have tried and will try to copy him, but his talent will never be matched."
MADONNA : "I can't stop crying over the sad news, I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."
MARIAH CAREY : "I am heartbroken. My heart goes to his children"
LIZA MINELLI : ""He was a kind, genuine, and wonderful man. He was also one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I loved him very much and I will miss him every remaining day of my life."
BRITNEY SPEARS : "I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated he's gone!"
LISA MARIE PRESLEY (ex-wife) : "I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me."
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE : "We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music but of all music," he wrote on his Web site. "He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones."
Arnold Schwarzenegger: We lost a great entertainer and a pop icon. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael Jackson's family, friends and fans.
ALYSSA MILANO : “Remember the first time you saw him moonwalk? RIP Michael Jackson.”
Diddy: Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!
MILEY CYRUS : "Michael Jackson was my inspiration. Love and blessings".
DEMI MOORE : "I am greatly saddened for the loss of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Especially for their children!"
ELIZABETH TAYLOR : "Elizabeth Taylor is too devastated by the passing of her dear friend Michael Jackson to issue a statement at this time."
CHER : "I am having a million reactions, When I think of him, I think of this young boy, this teenager I first met … He was a great teenager, optimistic and adorable."
STEVEN SPIELBERG : "Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend."
JANE FONDA : "I am stunned. My friend, Michael Jackson is dead. He lived with me for a week on the Golden Pond set after 'Thriller.' "
BROOKE SHIELDS : "My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael"
QUINCY JONES (friend and producer)
"I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don’t have the words. Divinity brought our souls together on The Wiz and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the '80s. To this day, the music we created together on Off The Wall, Thriller, and Bad is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all…talent, grace, professionalism, and dedication. He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.”
DONNY OSMOND : I’ve known Michael since we both were about 13 years old. He once told me that because we went through similar experiences as teenagers, I was the only person who ever understood him. Words can’t express the sadness I feel right now. My prayers go out to his family and his children.”
Thanks JPASC
