R.I.P. Michael Jackson
1958-2009
When I write about something in my online journal for all of you, it's the news (and admission) of an event that actually happened, and I just wasn't ready to let that be the case for the untimely death of my legend. It's hard to believe that he's actually gone, but you know what? He is. I know all about the televised tribute although I just couldn't bear to watch it, and I've enjoyed long talks with my mother and grandmother about some of their happiest early memories of me and my meticulous MJ impressions. Over the last few weeks I broke out personal Jackson favorites like Joyful Jukebox Music and just listened. Carefully. I cried to that old Ed Sullivan footage of Who's Lovin' You which almost single-handedly defines all of my musical aspirations. And this morning I signed off on the release of my souvenir London 02 opening night ticket and visited what would have been the official "This Is It" merch table.
I've never been so excited to see the FedEx man!
And so it's really over. I'll keep hustling, but not towards that ultimate goal of someday shaking hands with the reason I do all this, because that's no longer a possibility. And that really hurts. Thank you for all the inspiration Mike. I miss you, and you might be gone but your legacy lives forever. I'll do my part to carry it on my back.
"If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with."
- Michael Jackson
My mom said it's important to remember him
where he was happiest, on stage. Just like me.
where he was happiest, on stage. Just like me.
If you haven't already had a chance, find some perspective on the insecurities Michael dealt with as a result of his immense talent by visiting Lisa Marie Presley's heartfelt blog HERE.
Hear incredible audio of a master at work (and the complete lunacy of the legal system) by CLICKING HERE. Shouts to my man Jesse Sosa on the heads up!
If you're an MJ superfan and sneaker freaker like me, CLICK HERE for a message from the good people at L.A. Gear. It seems our wishes may be granted!
I feel a re-issue coming on!
And if you're a trash journalist like Martin Bashir who built a career on misleading a genius, or a t-shirt company using the death of an icon for financial gain, CLICK HERE. Then shoot me an email at jj@5GProductions.com and tell me what you've learned today.
Long live the king,
J.J.
2 comments:
Man, great post. I was at the memorial service and I still really haven't come to terms with the finality of it. I guess the upside is that his music lasts forever, even after he has gone, allowing him to live in our hearts and minds.
I also made the visit to the online merch shop and grabbed a few shirts. Pretty decent stuff, but I wouldn't expect any less from him.
Stay up, and if you ever want to do a MJ tribute record, let me know!
Dminor
Glad you liked it homeboy. I know that admiration of MJ is something major we have in common. Thanks for the memorial play by play!
Easy,
J.J.
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