Today was one of those days that people will always remember. I was driving when I heard on the radio from Shotgun Tom on K-Earth 101 that Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 Thursday, June 25th, 2009. The rest of my afternoon was spent listening to continuous play of MJ's hits on all of the L.A. radio stations and, for the first time, there was no need to search for good songs as all of his trigger some memory or nostalgia and positive feeling. It was amazing to hear the incredible range and depth that he brought to us in the form of pop music.
It is hard for me to believe that he just died suddenly, but it seems so fitting. People of iconic nature are always seemingly taken unexpectedly and MJ is no different. He was someone who transcended genre, race, nationality, even age/generation. I don't know anyone alive today who was not a fan at some point in their life, if not throughout, and he had that effect on people all over the world. Despite the wacky headlines, one cannot detract from what he brought to us. Music and style that will always be unique to him, as well as a spirit of philanthropy and compassion for people of need. He was a pioneer in all he set out to do and for that he will be greatly missed, appreciated, but never forgotten. His legacy lives on...Rest in Peace Michael Jackson. You have added so much to our lives over the decades and for that I thank you.
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