I’ve delayed writing this post, as it still seems so surreal to me that Michael Jackson has died. I’m sure it does to so many of his fans around the world.
Even now, his music sounds as fresh today as it did when it was created. He achieved what very few musicians have managed, creating revolutionary fusions of genres that might otherwise be seen as opposing each other. It was the kind of music that could not only appeal to anyone, but also introduce people to new genres. As a rap fan listening to Michael Jackson, you might find yourself enjoying the Van Halen guitar solo in “Beat It,” even though that wouldn’t usually be something you might choose to listen to. This was four years before Run DMC’s cover of Aerosmith’s “Walk this way”.
I have always said that if there was one person who I’d love to see live on stage, it would be him. With the announcements of the concerts in London, my dream (and that of many others) had finally come true. This would be something I was going to tell my children about.
I came across something yesterday that gave me goosebumps. It was a video of Michael Jackson rehearsing for the concerts in London. I still can’t convince myself that he has passed away. And I’m not the type of person to mourn a celebrity, but it’s the huge impact that his music has had on my life that I can’t let go of. It’s something that defines him as someone who I’m sure will remain in my memory forever.
Thank you
Tags: aerosmith, beat it, michael jackson, run dmc, This is it, walk this way
