http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-chat/ (http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-chat/)
Cheers,
Adam
Wow! Say what you want about his personal life, but that man had talent. Hate to say it, but his kids may actually have a somewhat normal life now...
no shit......
i was just reading that he was rushed to the hospital but didnt know anything else....
Quote from: NAKID on June 25, 2009, 01:51:55 PM
Wow! Say what you want about his personal life, but that man had talent. Hate to say it, but his kids may actually have a somewhat normal life now...
+1
Don't know how I feel about this one :-\
Jud and I were just talking about this.
You guys find a source other than TMZ?
CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, Associated Press, and Reuters have not reported this yet. If this is indeed true, I am definitely staying to BBC News.
Saw this on NBC 5 minutes ago. Died of a heart attack.
The king of pop, popped :-X
Lock up your cherubs, Jacko's coming.
Bad year to be a celebrity.
The man had talent, can't say I liked him as a person but I enjoyed his muzak.
RIP Jacko
It's on Drudge now.
And CNN.com
There's thread on No Moto Content. [roll]
he's not dead
he's going into hiding.
would you want to have to settle those court cases and that debt?
assuming this is true, the rule of 3 applies.
Ed McMahon
Farrah Fawcett
Michael Jackson?
CNN (live) is saying he is in a coma...
LA Times is being quoted as saying he's dead,
i guess we will never know.....
maybe he is going in hiding
ABC news confirmed it.
RIP KOP :'(
He stopped making any good music decades ago. Maybe he's passed in time that the kids can still turn out decent with counselling. Good riddence to rubbish.
maybe hes run off to argentina with farah fawcett?
very sad...
RIP to the KING.
:'(
RIP Michael Jackson.
#1
Bummer for him.......
Quote from: weemonster on June 25, 2009, 02:31:40 PM
maybe hes run off to argentina with farah fawcett?
to meet ed for some margys [thumbsup]
Dibs on his pet monkey.
http://www.ismichaeljacksonalive.com/ (http://www.ismichaeljacksonalive.com/)
RIP
Quote from: ROBsS4R on June 25, 2009, 02:56:31 PM
http://www.ismichaeljacksonalive.com/ (http://www.ismichaeljacksonalive.com/)
Haha... love it!
No sympathy from me. Hope his pedophile ass rots in hell!
Wow. The man was a freak, likely a pervert and all around a bit off.
The icon of pop culture though influences millions and will be missed.
the king is dead :'(
LA Coroner's Office has reported he is dead...
Wish I could say rest in peace, but that isn't going to happen. His disgusting actions in his personal life and the innocence he took from those children far outweigh his musical accomplishments.
See you down below, Jacko.
Well, say what you want about the trials, but he was acquitted...
Quote from: NAKID on June 25, 2009, 03:45:49 PM
Well, say what you want about the trials, but he was acquitted...
So was O.J..
Proves nothing.
But O.J. was also found guilty in a civil suit. There's the difference...
Quote from: NAKID on June 25, 2009, 03:53:50 PM
But O.J. was also found guilty in a civil suit. There's the difference...
Yep, MJ had the good sense to settle ...
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0616041jacko1.html (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/0616041jacko1.html)
Cheers,
Adam
Quote from: DesmoTull on June 25, 2009, 02:19:27 PM
There's thread on No Moto Content. [roll]
Worse yet, people are commenting on it [laugh]
I propose in honor of MJ's life and accomplishments we all have "take someone else's child to work day" tomorrow.
Cheers,
Adam
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 25, 2009, 04:03:47 PM
Worse yet, people are commenting on it [laugh]
I propose in honor of MJ's life and accomplishments we all have "take someone else's child to work day" tomorrow.
Cheers,
Adam
[laugh] [clap]
Quote from: NAKID on June 25, 2009, 03:45:49 PM
Well, say what you want about the trials, but he was acquitted...
Seriously? [roll]
Meh.
[popcorn]
I'm not saying I necessarily agree with the decision, but he was acquitted by our Justice System. If that doesn't mean anything, what's the point of having it...
It's been reported that Michael Jackson left it in his will that he wants to be melted down & turned into a Playstation so all the little kids will still play with him.
Quote from: NAKID on June 25, 2009, 04:14:24 PM
I'm not saying I necessarily agree with the decision, but he was acquitted by our Justice System. If that doesn't mean anything, what's the point of having it...
[laugh] [laugh] That might be as funny as the joke right above this. I should probably stop posting, I will probably end up banned with the husband. Off to smoke cigarettes and drink beer. Adios muchachos.
Quote from: Tiffers on June 25, 2009, 04:20:17 PM
[laugh] [laugh] That might be as funny as the joke right above this. I should probably stop posting, I will probably end up banned with the husband. Off to smoke cigarettes and drink beer. Adios muchachos.
Adios! [beer]
Smoking is bad for you....
;D
Quote from: NAKID on June 25, 2009, 04:14:24 PM
I'm not saying I necessarily agree with the decision, but he was acquitted by our Justice System. If that doesn't mean anything, what's the point of having it...
it means there was not evidence to the standard of beyond a reasonable doubt for a State to take his freedom away and incarcerate him. I try about five cases each year where an adult was found not guilty in the criminal court but we have enough evidence to have their children removed from them and have indicated abuse findings stay with them in a child protective services background check and ensure they will never work in a field involving kids, like teaching.
Grown men who build kid traps should kind of expect public opinion to be that they have severe issues.
I didn't know Michael Jackson had 3 kids...
Loved his music back in the day.
Say what you will about the children..
I think it was all BS! [roll]
Not saying he wasn't odd and/or a bit "queer".
Just a lot of people wanting a piece of the pie. Sadly, it'll happen again after his death. :-X
RIP MJ!!
:-\
Quote from: IZ on June 25, 2009, 04:34:29 PM
Loved his music back in the day.
Say what you will about the children..
I think it was all BS! [roll]
Not saying he wasn't odd and/or a bit "queer".
Just a lot of people wanting a piece of the pie. Sadly, it'll happen again after his death. :-X
RIP MJ!!
:-\
+1
Quote from: IZ on June 25, 2009, 04:34:29 PM
Loved his music back in the day.
Say what you will about the children..
I think it was all BS! [roll]
Not saying he wasn't odd and/or a bit "queer".
Just a lot of people wanting a piece of the pie. Sadly, it'll happen again after his death. :-X
RIP MJ!!
:-\
You can't deny the man was a musical genius ( and I don't use that term lightly ) and an absolute cultural icon. His influence has greater breadth and depth in contemporary music than most people even realize.
RIP
Cheers,
Adam
It very hard to tell what is true and what is not.
When people have more money they know what to do with they tend to act crazy and when you befriend people who have nothing they also tend to act crazy etc.
Jacko lived the dream. Only in America can a poor black kid from Gary IN grow up to be a rich white woman!
RIP MJ I still enjoy some of your music.
Some of you here have no respect.
Quote from: Grifo on June 25, 2009, 04:56:48 PM
Jacko lived the dream. Only in America can a poor black kid from Gary IN grow up to be a rich white woman!
RIP MJ I still enjoy some of your music.
That was a good one Mario!!
Quote from: ab on June 25, 2009, 05:04:38 PM
Some of you here have no respect.
I'll take that as a compliment, thank you.
Quote from: ab on June 25, 2009, 05:04:38 PM
Some of you here have no respect.
I don't see any reason to change my personal opinion of a public figure simply because he's no longer alive. It's not like he cares what I think now....or last year when his heart was beating for that matter.
wow... how sad :(
Quote from: Statler on June 25, 2009, 05:51:38 PM
I don't see any reason to change my personal opinion of a public figure simply because he's no longer alive. It's not like he cares what I think now....or last year when his heart was beating for that matter.
Such negativity. Why not some respect for the recently deceased. If you don't have anything good to say, why not contemplate a bit of silence. Just my 2 cents.
Apparently he is going to be melted down into little Michael Jackson dolls, so kids can now play with him instead of the other way around.....
Quote from: ab on June 25, 2009, 05:59:34 PM
Such negativity. Why not some respect for the dead. If you don't have anything good to say, why not contemplate a bit of silence. Just my 2 cents.
public figure, public comments.
you don't have to read it.
why is it ok to say bad things about someone only when they are alive?
Quote from: Statler on June 25, 2009, 06:04:54 PM
public figure, public comments.
you don't have to read it.
why is it ok to say bad things about someone only when they are alive?
when someone is alive, there is a chance for them to defend it in some way or fashion.
Anyhow, if that's your cup of tea, then indeed you are correct who am i to say anything.
Have a good one. I am not going any deeper than I already am and be sucked into this conversation.
Take care.
Quote from: Statler on June 25, 2009, 05:51:38 PM
I don't see any reason to change my personal opinion of a public figure simply because he's no longer alive. It's not like he cares what I think now....or last year when his heart was beating for that matter.
+11ty bn
Quote from: ab on June 25, 2009, 06:10:51 PM
If that's your cup of tea, then indeed you are correct who am i to say anything.
not like that at all.
input all you'd like.
please.
He was a very popular and very controversial figure, so there will be lots of sadness from those who liked him and lots of indifference or even joy from those who thought he was deserving of severe punishment. I have no issues with either opinion.
I just personally don't get the idea of showing respect for someone simply because they have passed. If there is some historical social reason for that norm, I'm quite open to reconsider my thoughts on the matter.
Jackson has died. To commemorate his musical achievments, McDonalds have released the McJackson Burger. It's a 50 year old piece of aged albino meat shoved between two 8 year old buns.
Michael Jackson died last night from food poisoning. Apparently he ate some 12 year old nuts.
The reports about Michael Jackson having a cardiac arrest are incorrect. He actually went to visit the childrens ward and had a stroke.
I was watching MSNBC and it's strange. They're turning him into a civil rights figure. [roll]
Brimo - do you write for Leno? ;D [popcorn]
Quote from: ab on June 25, 2009, 05:59:34 PM
Why not some respect for the recently deceased.
Why not?
I'll tell you why not...
...because I'm convinced that the dude was a make the beast with two backsing child molester.
Just because he made catchy music and is now dead doesn't mean I'm going to forget the fact that he likely scarred some kids for life.
I'm back, had to see what was said.
Well said Statler. My opinion of him has been not good since feeding kids "jesus juice." I am not saddened by his passing. I still have some of his music on my ipod and always will; he was a great artist.
I feel the same way, Rameses. You coming back to GP this year?
I think I heard he sold 750 million records, and CDs in his musical career.
That is a record that will stand and now likely grow even larger.
I feel bad for his children , his fans and his family.
I liked some of his songs. I was never a " Fan ." I did like " Smooth Criminal ."
I will not grieve for him but I'm not glad he died.
RIP Michael Dolph
Michael Jackson - Rock With You (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hK3Y1Ehv9c#noexternalembed-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_hz2am90Hk&feature=channel#noexternalembed-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: Tiffers on June 25, 2009, 06:54:51 PM
I feel the same way, Rameses. You coming back to GP this year?
I'd say I'm about 97% probable to make it. [thumbsup]
Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 25, 2009, 06:59:07 PM
I think I heard he sold 750 million records, and CDs in his musical career.
That is a record that will stand and now likely grow even larger.
he's still behind the beatles and elvis (for now), not anything to complain about by any means.
as an aside, at the time of his death he still owned half the beatles catalog (he sold the other half to sony in '95 when their publishing businesses merged). jackson has supposedly left his half to paul in his will.
Quote from: derby on June 25, 2009, 07:11:56 PM
he's still behind the beatles and elvis (for now), not anything to complain about by any means.
as an aside, at the time of his death he still owned half the beatles catalog (he sold the other half to sony in '95 when their publishing businesses merged). jackson has supposedly left his half to paul in his will.
He has the record for all time single record sales though, right? (thriller)
mitt
Quote from: derby on June 25, 2009, 07:11:56 PM
he's still behind the beatles and elvis (for now), not anything to complain about by any means.
as an aside, at the time of his death he still owned half the beatles catalog (he sold the other half to sony in '95 when their publishing businesses merged). jackson has supposedly left his half to paul in his will.
...and Ringo gets make the beast with two backsed one more time. ;D
Quote from: mitt on June 25, 2009, 07:19:15 PM
He has the record for all time single record sales though, right? (thriller)
mitt
correct. It sold like >45 million copies or something.
wanna see sales look at the itunes store. :o
Quote from: painter on June 25, 2009, 07:19:37 PM
...and Ringo gets make the beast with two backsed one more time. ;D
... LOL
Quote from: derby on June 25, 2009, 07:11:56 PM
he's still behind the beatles and elvis (for now), not anything to complain about by any means.
as an aside, at the time of his death he still owned half the beatles catalog (he sold the other half to sony in '95 when their publishing businesses merged). jackson has supposedly left his half to paul in his will.
Like Paul needs it ! Wonder who Paul will leave it to .
Dolph :)
Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 25, 2009, 07:33:56 PM
Like Paul needs it ! Wonder who Paul will leave it to .
Dolph :)
Rest assured who Paul won't leave it to. ;)
Quote from: painter on June 25, 2009, 07:19:37 PM
...and Ringo gets make the beast with two backsed one more time. ;D
Don't cry for Richard.
He has been touring for along time so I think he's doin' alright
Dolph :)
Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 25, 2009, 07:36:58 PM
Don't cry for Richard.
He has been touring for along time so I think he's doin' alright
Dolph :)
He's probably the luckiest guy alive - and how can ya not like the guy?
I'd like to be, under the sea ...Adam
Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 25, 2009, 07:36:58 PM
Don't cry for Richard.
He has been touring for along time so I think he's doin' alright
Dolph :)
I realize he won't miss any meals.
Sir Paul needs it less. ;)
Quote from: painter on June 25, 2009, 07:39:07 PM
I realize he won't miss any meals.
Sir Paul needs it less. ;)
My dad was trying to score tix for Fenway ... Until he realized that the infield (read: non slapback echo half to death) seats were like $500 to see Sir Paul
Yeow! :o
Adam
Jackson five-Blame it on the boogie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjW1iq4IO2k&feature=related#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 25, 2009, 07:40:43 PM
My dad was trying to score tix for Fenway ... Until he realized that the infield (read: non slapback echo half to death) seats were like $500 to see Sir Paul
i was about 100ft from the stage @ coachella. ;D
I think I feel the same about MJ's death as Nixon felt about John Lennon's passing.
Quote from: painter on June 25, 2009, 07:39:07 PM
I realize he won't miss any meals.
Sir Paul needs it less. ;)
goo go ga joob
<without reading the other 6 pages of posts>
next thing you guys will tell me that elvis is dead.......
regardless of what anyone on the dml thinks, the guy was a LEGEND and his music was the soundtrack of my younger years and the reason why I love music to the extent that I do. regardless of his fame this was a man that died very young and left behind 3 children. such a sad sad day... I wont be able to sleep tonight. MTV is playing all of his videos thru the night. [beer] cheers to a true genius and a legend of our time, thank you and may you rip. [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap] [clap]
I'm at the opposite spectrum. I always hated his music and think he severely damaged music as an art through the successful commercialization of music videos. Before MJ, MTV was a novelty. He legitimized a medium that panders to the lowest common denominator far more than even commercial radio had. He certainly revolutionized the industry, but I don't think that was a good thing.
He's severely socially damaged and (if I actually cared about this sort of stuff) I'd worry about his ability to parent children with long standing patterns of accusations of sexual abuse of children. He was a man-child himself having built an amusement park on his compound named after the place in the Peter Pan books where boys never grow up.
I'm only sad the news media is acting like a real king died.
Quote from: redxblack on June 25, 2009, 09:37:49 PM
I'm only sad the news media is acting like a real king died.
to many of us around the entire planet earth he is a real king.
For all the people out there that think he was such a musical genius I hate to break it to you, but like most musicians he didn't write that much of his music. He only wrote four of the songs on Thriller according to wiki. He could sing, I'll give you that. But it takes an army to make music and he sure didn't do it himself.
Quote from: Rufus120 on June 25, 2009, 10:09:50 PM
For all the people out there that think he was such a musical genius I hate to break it to you, but like most musicians he didn't write that much of his music. He only wrote four of the songs on Thriller according to wiki. He could sing, I'll give you that. But it takes an army to make music and he sure didn't do it himself.
lol
RIP
JP @ Classics #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NIgpBvAnKw#lq-hq-vhq)
R.I.P Michael :'(
Quote from: herm on June 25, 2009, 08:29:52 PM
<without reading the other 6 pages of posts>
next thing you guys will tell me that elvis is dead.......
;D
Living Colour - Elvis Is Dead (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZqHJYDIYFc#noexternalembed-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
I'll give him his due in the music world, but his music and latest news don't erase my negative opinion of his lifestyle and behavior.
Quote from: Rufus120 on June 25, 2009, 10:09:50 PM
For all the people out there that think he was such a musical genius I hate to break it to you, but like most musicians he didn't write that much of his music. He only wrote four of the songs on Thriller according to wiki. He could sing, I'll give you that. But it takes an army to make music and he sure didn't do it himself.
When Quincey Jones dies, we'll get to go through this all over again.
Quote from: redxblack on June 26, 2009, 05:27:00 AM
When Quincey Jones dies, we'll get to go through this all over again.
What's wrong w/ QJ? He wasn't much of a trumpet player, but as an arranger ...
Adam
Nothing's wrong w/ QJ -- he is the musical genius behind Thriller.
Quote from: redxblack on June 26, 2009, 05:35:34 AM
Nothing's wrong w/ QJ -- he is the musical genius behind Thriller.
[thumbsup]
Adam
I heard the pallbearers are going to moonwalk his coffin to the grave.
did they take him to the hospital in a nambla-ulance?
Kim Jong Il morns too
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31539524/ns/world_news-asiapacific/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31539524/ns/world_news-asiapacific/)
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 26, 2009, 05:51:05 AM
did they take him to the hospital in a nambla-ulance?
[clap] [laugh]
waiting for the photochops (started looking but realized i was at work)
+1 on Quincy Jones for knowing what exact combination of rock, R&B, pop would make Thriller a hit back when it came out. I thought he died once already when the beer critic died so this didn't really surprise me.
RIP
Oh well, at least they won't need to embalm him.
Quote from: KnightofNi on June 26, 2009, 05:51:05 AM
did they take him to the hospital in a nambla-ulance?
[laugh]
Funniest comment so far! [thumbsup]
8 pages and no PYT reference? Come on......
Man was nuts, but all geniuses are. It was the music I loved to hate being a punk/metal head back in the day. Gotta admit the guy could put together a pop song.
Chris Rock says Michael Jackson is a pedo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06K82xsG6vE#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Katt Williams on Michael Jackson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzdXcTIBDW0#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
those who are pulling their pants down and shitting on those who grieve here, the point is to allow those who feel sad to feel so. instead you are stepping on it, making it worse. its not all about respect for MJ but respect for those who are reflecting his music and inspired but his charity work.
Michael Jackson is a true humanitarian, an example to us all. He has devoted much time and money to a wide range of charities. He loves children and takes time out when touring secretly visting sick children. He also has special rooms at his home Neverland for sick and terminally ill children to stay over. He was listed in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book Of World Records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star". It states that Michael Jackson has supported 39 charity organizations either with monetary donations through sponsorships of their projects or by participating in their silent auction.
We have made an alphabetical list of known charities that Michael Jackson has individualy supported publically throughout his career. Michael Jackson also helped set up Heal The World Foundation, the charities this has supported have not been listed. Read our Heal The World/kids page for details of this foundation.
* AIDS Project L.A.
* American Cancer Society
* Angel Food
* Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
* BMI Foundation, Inc.
* Brotherhood Crusade
* Brothman Burn Center
* Camp Ronald McDonald
* Childhelp U.S.A.
* Children's Institute International
* Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
* Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
* Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
* Dakar Foundation
* Dreamstreet Kids
* Dreams Come True Charity
* Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
* Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
* Love Match
* Make-A-Wish Foundation
* Minority Aids Project
* Motown Museum
* NAACP
* National Rainbow Coalition
* Rotary Club of Australia
* Society of Singers
* Starlight Foundation
* The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
* The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
* Transafrica
* United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
* United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
* Volunteers of America
* Watts Summer Festival
* Wish Granting
* YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
He is also the visionary behind WE ARE THE WORLD, cowrote it with Lionel Ritchie.
MADONNA
"I can't stop crying over the sad news. I've always admired Michael Jackson - the world has lost one of its greats, but his music will live on forever.
"My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."
BEYONCE KNOWLES, SINGER
"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. ... I love you Michael."
CELINE DION, SINGER
"I am shocked. I am overwhelmed by this tragedy. Michael Jackson has been an idol for me all my life.
"He was not only a talented person, but he was unique - a genius. It's such a loss. It feels like when Kennedy died, when Elvis died. My sympathy goes to the family. It's a big loss and it's not even sinking in right now."
URI GELLER, FRIEND
Uri Geller says his friend Michael Jackson 'went through hell'
"I'm just devastated, very, very sad. I pray that his soul is up there now. I'm still trying to hold on to the glimmer that it is not true. It is too surreal for me to absorb that Michael is no longer with us.
"Michael was in good shape because he was practising, he was training, he was rehearsing for the shows. Michael was careful with what he ate, he was just fine. Last time I heard of what he was doing, he was in great shape. And this is why I'm so absolutely shocked by this news."
CHER, SINGER
"I'm having a million different reactions I didn't expect I would feel.
"He was a great singer - God gives you certain gifts, and this child was just an extraordinary child touched by this ability. He could sing like nobody else and he was able to connect with people."
QUINCY JONES, MUSIC PRODUCER
"I'm absolutely devastated at this news. I just don't have the words. Divinity brought our souls together and allowed us to do what we could do through the 80s.
"To this day that music is played in every corner of the world, and the reason is because he had it all - talent, grace and professionalism. I've lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him."
LISA MARIE PRESLEY, JACKSON'S 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."
LENNY KRAVITZ, SINGER
Lenny Kravitz has worked with Jackson
"There will never be another talent like Michael Jackson.
"He was the first live performer I ever saw. I got to see him at Madison Square Garden when I was eight. If not for him, I wouldn't be doing what I'm doing.
"He gave me joy as a child and showed me the way to go. He was music. Period.
May you rest in peace sweet Michael. You gave us all you had to give."
JOHN LANDIS, THRILLER VIDEO DIRECTOR
I was lucky enough to know and work with Michael Jackson in his prime. Michael was an extraordinary talent and a truly great international star. He had a troubled and complicated life and despite his gifts, remains a tragic figure."
REV AL SHARPTON, CIVIL RIGHTS CAMPAIGNER
"As a friend of Michael's for the past 35 years, I call on people from around the world to pray for him and his family."
P DIDDY, SINGER
"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."
JANE FONDA, ACTRESS
"I am stunned. My friend, Michael Jackson, is dead. He lived with me for a week on the 'Golden Pond' set after Thriller.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR
"He was one of the most influential and iconic figures in the music industry.
"Our hearts go out to the Jackson family, Michael's children and to his fans worldwide."
USHER, SINGER
"My heart goes out to the King of Pop and his family."
PAUL GAMBACCINI, MUSIC JOURNALIST
Paul Gambaccini: "Michael Jackson was the greatest showman we had ever seen"
"Definitely one of the greatest stars of recorded music. There is no doubt of that. He would be in the top 10 of all time, regardless of who the other nine people were.
"But you also have to remember that he went through different stages and owed some of his popularity to collaborators - Quincy Jones, with whom he did the great trilogy of albums: Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad."
Paul Gambaccini's tribute in full
BRITNEY SPEARS, SINGER
"I was so excited to see his tour in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly into see him.
"He's been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated that he's gone."
DIONNE WARWICK, SINGER
"We have lost an icon in our industry and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family and children in this hour of sorrow.
"He will live on in my memory, and most definitely through the music he shared with so many."
WYCLEF JEAN, SINGER
"Michael Jackson was my musical god. He made me believe that all things are possible, through real and positive music.
"He can live forever. I love Michael Jackson. God bless him."
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, SINGER
Justin Timberlake has been compared to Michael Jackson
"We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music, but of all music. I can't find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michael's passing.
"He has been an inspiration to multiple generations, and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him onstage 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."
DONNA SUMMER, SINGER
"I've known Michael for many years and we've done many different things together over the years.
"I know his family and it's just a total shock. I don't even have words to say. I mean I'll miss Michael, the world will miss Michael and I'm sure the world is in a state of grief right now.
"I will personally miss him, I will miss his light, I will miss his star, I will miss who he has caused other people to become because of his greatness. He upped the standard."
MARIAH CAREY, SINGER
"I am heart broken. My prayers go out to the Jackson family, and my heart goes out to his children. Let us remember him for his unparalleled contribution to the world of music, his generosity of spirit in his quest to heal the world, and the joy he brought to is millions of devoted fans throughout the world.
"I feel blessed to have performed with him several times and to call him my friend. No artist will ever take his place. His star will shine forever."
NE-YO, SINGER
"Michael Jackson will live forever through the thing that he put all of his life energy into: his music.
"Long live Michael Jackson."
MC HAMMER, RAPPER
"I will be mourning my friend, brother, mentor and inspiration. He gave me and my family hope. I would never have been me without him."
LL COOL J, RAPPER
"He was one of my childhood idols. I salute you King of Pop. You made the whole world moonwalk together."
RUSSELL SIMMONS, FOUNDER OF DEF-JAM RECORDS
"Michael Jackson was my generation's most iconic cultural hero. Courageous, unique and incredibly talented. He'll be missed greatly."
BERRY GORDY, US RECORD PRODUCER
Motown founder Berry Gordy: Jackson was like son
"I am shocked beyond words. It's like a dream, a bad dream. This cannot be. How can Michael Jackson not be here?
"As a kid, Michael was always beyond his years. He had a knowingness about him that was incredible.
"Michael was and will remain one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived.
"He was exceptional, artistic and original. He gave the world his heart and soul through his music.
MATT FIDDES, FORMER BODYGUARD
"He's the most misunderstood man in world. Everyone thought he was this weird freak but when you're with him he's as normal as everyone else. I don't think he felt he was as famous as everyone else thought, he didn't know any different.
"He was a very caring guy who would go out of his way to help the sick. One night in London he wanted to see some homeless people. He sent them loads of pizzas in secret. The guy had a good heart.
"We used to dress him up and sneak out of hotel room and do normal things in shops. People wouldn't know who he was but we wanted to give him a taste of the real life."
ALICE COOPER, SINGER
"Michael Jackson was easily as influential as James Brown, and that's saying a lot. He was the Fred Astaire of his time.
"Nobody moved like Michael, he was truly the King of Pop."
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Thanks Beck. [thumbsup] He was the undisputed king of pop and I hardly think that there's any performer or fan who wasn't emotionally touched by his performing talent. His legacy will surely live on and he will be remembered more than likely in a brighter light posthumously, like most great people who have left their indelible mark in history.
I do want to say though that it's important not to let one death trump 2 others: Rest in Peace Ed and Farrah.
Quote from: Monster Dave on June 26, 2009, 08:31:07 AM
I do want to say though that it's important not to let one death trump 2 others: Rest in Peace Ed and Farrah.
...and dave.
Quote from: Monster Dave on June 26, 2009, 08:31:07 AM
I do want to say though that it's important not to let one death trump 2 others: Rest in Peace Ed and Farrah.
Don't forget Sky Saxon - lead singer of The Seeds - a seminal garage rock/pre-punk from the 60's. He passed yesterday as well. Pushin' Too Hard was their hit......
The most loved & admired pedophile on the planet [roll]
[bang]
mitt
Quote from: mitt on June 26, 2009, 08:50:45 AM
The most loved & admired pedophile on the planet [roll]
[bang]
mitt
The way that history looks upon those iconic figures is often in the best of light. Most people don't hang on the negative when it comes to people who breached the spectrum of both good and disreputable in history. Most people don't first think about Van Gogh for having cut off his ear and being crazy, although it is a part of his "legacy." He's most often admired for the beauty of his artwork.
That being said, I don't condone the things that MJ was accused of having done in his life. In fact when his autopsy is revealed, all hell is probably going to break loose. So celebrate now, because I have a feeling that dark days are ahead for his reputation. Speculation is that his hear attack was caused by a drug related overdose. :-\
Quote from: Monster Dave on June 26, 2009, 08:56:52 AM
The way that history looks upon those iconic figures is often in the best of light. Most people don't hang on the negative when it comes to people who breached the spectrum of both good and disreputable in history. Most people don't first think about Van Gogh for having cut off his ear and being crazy, although it is a part of his "legacy." He's most often admired for the beauty of his artwork.
There's a difference between mental illness and pedophilia. When you think of Adolf Hitler, do you think of the autobahns? or the Holocaust?
EDIT - didn't mean to compare MJ to Hitler, just sayin' he'll probably be remembered just as much for the negative stuff as for the positive.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 26, 2009, 08:08:14 AM
those who are pulling their pants down and shitting on those who grieve here, the point is to allow those who feel sad to feel so. instead you are stepping on it, making it worse. its not all about respect for MJ but respect for those who are reflecting his music and inspired but his charity work.
why can't it be a thread for those who are angry about what he did to vent and question why what he did is suddenly forgotten when he dies?
get over yourself and grieve if you want to, there will always be those you consider assholes. ignore them
Quote from: somegirl on June 26, 2009, 09:10:37 AM
David Carradine
Ahhh, right. Never thought of him as a "Dave". Those guys are weird...
Quote from: mitt on June 26, 2009, 08:50:45 AM
The most loved & admired alleged pedophile on the planet [roll]
[bang]
mitt
fixed it for ya.
Quote from: NAKID on June 26, 2009, 09:26:04 AM
Ahhh, right. Never thought of him as a "Dave". Those guys are weird...
LOL, I know - I was like Dave? Dave who?? I'm glad that you asked Chris!! I always thought of him as David. It's funny how just that little change can leave you scratching your head!!!
FYI my favorite internet radio station, KEXP.org, is playing all kinds of MJ music - his hits, folks that sample his hits, tribute songs/songs that mention MJ. Good stuff.
zOMG this thread has gotten a bit bigger than anticipated ...
Cheers everyone, regardless of your feelings for the man [beer]
Adam
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 26, 2009, 10:00:47 AM
zOMG this thread has gotten a bit bigger than anticipated ...
Cheers everyone, regardless of your feelings for the man [beer]
Adam
You opened a can of worms for sure!!!
I counted 7 threads about MJ(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/s11.gif) on my Jeep forum. [bang] Yeah he was an icon [roll] But imo there must have been some truth to him(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/hug.gif) with little boys. Only in America can a poor black boy grow up to be a rich white woman.
i'm about to start callin' derby on some of these jokes.... [leo]
Quote from: derby on June 26, 2009, 10:47:24 AM
i'm about to start callin' derby on some of these jokes.... [leo]
you hush..... groove harsher
this just in.....
Jon and Kate have agreed to take care of MJ's kids
They'll move to Malibu so the new show can be called oceans 11
Luca will play the wacky neighbor side kick.
"hey Blanket, you gonna eat those fries?"
Quote from: bobspapa on June 26, 2009, 10:51:40 AM
you hush..... groove harsher
this just in.....
Jon and Kate have agreed to take care on MJ's kids
They'll move to Malibu so the new show can be called oceans 11
[laugh]
The definitive resource:
http://www.djron.com/jokes/badmj.html (http://www.djron.com/jokes/badmj.html)
Cheers,
Adam
It is amazing that on itunes Michael Jackson has 40 songs in the top 100 sellers.
Wow
that is all
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 26, 2009, 08:08:14 AM
those who are pulling their pants down and shitting on those who grieve here, the point is to allow those who feel sad to feel so. instead you are stepping on it, making it worse. its not all about respect for MJ but respect for those who are reflecting his music and inspired but his charity work.
Michael Jackson is a true humanitarian, an example to us all. He has devoted much time and money to a wide range of charities. He loves children and takes time out when touring secretly visting sick children. He also has special rooms at his home Neverland for sick and terminally ill children to stay over. He was listed in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book Of World Records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star". It states that Michael Jackson has supported 39 charity organizations either with monetary donations through sponsorships of their projects or by participating in their silent auction.
We have made an alphabetical list of known charities that Michael Jackson has individualy supported publically throughout his career. Michael Jackson also helped set up Heal The World Foundation, the charities this has supported have not been listed. Read our Heal The World/kids page for details of this foundation.
* AIDS Project L.A.
* American Cancer Society
* Angel Food
* Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
* BMI Foundation, Inc.
* Brotherhood Crusade
* Brothman Burn Center
* Camp Ronald McDonald
* Childhelp U.S.A.
* Children's Institute International
* Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
* Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
* Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
* Dakar Foundation
* Dreamstreet Kids
* Dreams Come True Charity
* Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
* Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
* Love Match
* Make-A-Wish Foundation
* Minority Aids Project
* Motown Museum
* NAACP
* National Rainbow Coalition
* Rotary Club of Australia
* Society of Singers
* Starlight Foundation
* The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
* The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
* Transafrica
* United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
* United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
* Volunteers of America
* Watts Summer Festival
* Wish Granting
* YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
He is also the visionary behind WE ARE THE WORLD, cowrote it with Lionel Ritchie.
If you've ever worked in a volunteer origanization you'll see this same personality type. Trying to sooth the guilt. The guy was a pedo. He hadn't made good music in 2 decades. Scarred numerious children. The world is better now than it was yesterday. Grieve for his victims. Emotions better spent.
my take
The man had talent but a genius he was not.
The boy lived a weird life and when he became a man the weird oozed back out.
I feel bad for his family, his real friends and his children (even if he did buy them)
None of us know for certain if he was a true pedophile, I but I can say without a doubt, I'd never let my kids have a sleepover at neverland ranch and anyone who did.... wanted something out of it, be it money or a shot of fame.
I find it sad that people the world round are making this the spectacle it is....... dying broke and having Corey Feldman sing my praises on the morning news is not how I wanna go out. I want more.
Quote from: Scottish on June 26, 2009, 12:03:50 PM
If you've ever worked in a volunteer origanization you'll see this same personality type. Trying to sooth the guilt. The guy was a pedo. He hadn't made good music in 2 decades. Scarred numerious children. The world is better now than it was yesterday. Grieve for his victims. Emotions better spent.
his victims wanted CASH.
they were not victims.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 26, 2009, 01:09:57 PM
his victims wanted CASH.
they were not victims.
the children wanted to play... the parents wanted cash
Quote from: bobspapa on June 26, 2009, 01:33:20 PM
the children wanted to play... the parents wanted cash
of course they did.
Michael had issues sure but he loved kids and helping kids, and he was set up plain and simple.
he may not be a genius to some but to me the guy is a legend an icon, nobody danced like that nobody had those beats/basslines and nobody touched the entire universe like he did. nobody.
was he weird? 100% but all artists are.
The most disturbing thing is the children could identify and describe what his penis looked like. Not sure how you could do that if you didn't see it. Sick sick sick man.
Quote from: Tiffers on June 26, 2009, 02:04:54 PM
The most disturbing thing is the children could identify and describe what his penis looked like. Not sure how you could do that if you didn't see it. Sick sick sick man.
there is absolutely ZERO evidence that he has in fact molested anybody. go watch the interviews from the jury in his last trial. EVERY SINGLE JUROR said there was no way MJ molested that boy. The kid was coached and the mother had absolutely no credibility. They were describing the way she was acting. All she cared about was the money. MJ missed out on his childhood. Caused him to act strangely when he was an adult. Missing out on your child doesn't mean your going to be a child molester. Please show me some concrete evidence. There's a reason why the guy didn't go to jail. The only reason why he paid off the first family is because he didn't want to deal with the public harassment. So then the next family thought this was the ticket and they obviously thought wrong. All of these parents were just after his money using their kids for bait.
OK, Beck, you've now opened this thread up to that discussion. I was believing your position on perhaps letting this one go with your argument that it's for fans grieving, but thread is now open and fair game for all comments about Michael Jackson pro or con.
Have at it, folks.
Being in the system, I don't give a rat's ass what jurors say because I know what they get in terms of info in a trial. I am biased in the negative because of what I do, but what I do also give me some insight into signs to look for. People are not smart. People do not go after every rich person and accuse them of being a pedophile for money. People do not think "gee, he's got a personal amusement park, maybe he's a good target.' There is a reason he was 'targeted' and others wealthy famous people were not, if you believe he was targeted.
I will never convince you he had a problem because he was your hero and for that I give him props...he inspired you and had an influence on who you are now. cool. you will never convince me he was not a sick man who preyed on those who could not protect themselves. Fine. Perhaps the world of good he did offsets what I believe.
Perhaps the discussion of his musical influence should be a separate one from his personal life, but that is, as we know, very difficult.
But this thread is open for business. Chime in if you have an opinion good or bad..
Quote from: Statler on June 26, 2009, 02:40:04 PM
OK, Beck, you've now opened this thread up to that discussion.
I really don't care about what anyone says about his or her feelings towards MJ in this thread anymore to tell you the truth, because in the end millions of people feel exactly the same way I do about the man. There will never be another figure like him that's for sure and I am happy that he was around in my time. I will never forget my mom waking me up at midnight to see michael jackson do the moonwalk on the music awards show in 1982 - ever since then I was obsessed with the man... it's sad to be that famous but be so very lonely in the world.
did he molest those kids? who REALLY knows, not you not me. do I feel that he did? no absolutely not. This is bigger then princess diana passing The world will mourn this loss for days upon days and his funeral will be that one of A KING.
here is that performance. no one will ever come close to his level.
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (1983) [Motown 25 Live] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VASYhabHkM#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
I'll take a Gene Kelly over a MJ anyday
Gene Kelly tap dancing on roller skates (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aus1PA5-SyI#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: bobspapa on June 26, 2009, 03:01:25 PM
I'll take a Gene Kelly over a MJ anyday
Gene Kelly tap dancing on roller skates (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aus1PA5-SyI#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
gene kelly was the man as well and if I was old or older because now im getting old gene kelly would be my thing. gen x's thing is MJ.
Mr Kelly died with his nose and reputation intact ;)
Just because he didn't get caught doesn't mean he didn't do it...... :P
Quote from: bobspapa on June 26, 2009, 03:05:52 PM
Mr Kelly died with his nose and reputation intact ;)
yea but the whole universe didn't adore him. ;)
well maybe the 70 + but they also enjoyed;
Puff the Magic Dragon - Peter Paul &amp; Mary Live (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VFxA7o4f5E#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
My child's heroes will not be those who want so desperately to not be themselves that they physically desecrate their own bodies.
My child's heroes will not be those who build shrines dedicated to an obsession to not growing up and prevent all access to it by the public, making it creepy and suspicious. (which is different than being playfull and young at heart).
My child will still appreciate music and arts.
At least that is what I will discuss with her.
Quote from: Statler on June 26, 2009, 03:12:24 PM
My child's heroes will not be those who want so desperately to not be themselves that they physically desecrate their own bodies.
My child's heroes will not be those who build shrines dedicated to an obsession to not growing up and prevent all access to it by the public, making it creepy and suspicious. (which is different than being playfull and young at heart).
My child will still appreciate music and arts.
At least that is what I will discuss with her.
the guy was def a creep thats for sure but I speak of the time when thriller came out man oh man it was just magic. sure in his later years the guy went off the deep end, got a tad bit looney, but most celebs on top do... look at what happened to another king of our time .. Elvis Presly, another legend that to this day peole go ga ga for. I'm a music nutt, I have a room filled with vinyl, I enjoy it all, from 70's rock to hip hop to NYC house music,blues, jazz to punk rock and even a little bit of country!!!! i simply love love love music and regardless of his creepiness MJ was a part of that for me, so with him gone its like a piece of my child hood has died.
I have a hard time being emotionally invested in other people's verdict on him either - I don't care. But I have noticed that people that provide a summary judgement one way or another do so based on how they feel either about MJ or about child molesters, and not about the actual cases. I really don't see a whole lot in the way of debate about facts - these are verdicts based on emotion. Child molestation is one of those issues where accusation is about the same as verdict. And why not? Why would we run even the slightest risk of having someone predate our children?
That being said, I am with Beck. Everything I have seen suggest that Jackson, while deeply weird, was more likely the victim of gold bricking parents than those children a victim of Jackson.
Both thats being said, I think the acid test for Jackson being pedo or not pedo is whether you would let your kids sleep over at Neverland - my answer is no. The kids would not have spent any time there.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 26, 2009, 03:18:53 PM
i simply love love love music and regardless of his creepiness MJ was a part of that for me, so with him gone its like a piece of my child hood has died.
and for that I am sorry, and I understand, I and I will raise a glass in respect for the positive influence he had for you and the sorrow you suffer.
(all of our drinking smileys are smiling, and there are times when it is a toast in sadness, so no emoticon here)
Quote from: Statler on June 26, 2009, 03:22:56 PM
and for that I am sorry, and I understand, I and I will raise a glass in respect for the positive influence he had for you and the sorrow you suffer.
(all of our drinking smileys are smiling, and there are times when it is a toast in sadness, so no emoticon here)
thank you.
Quote from: Tiffers on June 26, 2009, 02:04:54 PM
The most disturbing thing is the children could identify and describe what his penis looked like. Not sure how you could do that if you didn't see it. Sick sick sick man.
it's a penis.. it's not like there's a whole lot of variation there.
(tread lightly, this may be a trap ;D)
I've seen porn.
not all penis's are created equal. and.....
a Wesley Snipes penis.... will not be the same as a Larry Bird penis
Quote from: bobspapa on June 26, 2009, 04:27:06 PM
a Wesley Snipes penis.... will not be the same as a Larry Bird penis
But, if you mixed them together, they might look like Jacko's ;D
mitt
Sorry
There will be a post-mortem today to determine
which was the cause of death:
A) Sunshine B) Moonlight C) Good Times D) Boogie
;D
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 26, 2009, 03:18:53 PM
the guy was def a creep thats for sure but I speak of the time when thriller came out man oh man it was just magic. sure in his later years the guy went off the deep end, got a tad bit looney, but most celebs on top do... look at what happened to another king of our time .. Elvis Presly, another legend that to this day peole go ga ga for. I'm a music nutt, I have a room filled with vinyl, I enjoy it all, from 70's rock to hip hop to NYC house music,blues, jazz to punk rock and even a little bit of country!!!! i simply love love love music and regardless of his creepiness MJ was a part of that for me, so with him gone its like a piece of my child hood has died.
Dude wtf? Whats wrong with country?
;D
Quote from: Ducaholic on June 26, 2009, 05:47:50 PM
Dude wtf? Whats wrong with country?
;D
Oh, we got both kinds. We got country *and* western.
[cheeky]
I like country, just to be clear. ;)
I'd rather a thousand times over listening to hank williams (sr) than anything associated with Michael Jackson.
REAL country is much different than what gets played on "country" radio.
Quote from: redxblack on June 26, 2009, 05:56:00 PM
I'd rather a thousand times over listening to hank williams (sr) than anything associated with Michael Jackson.
REAL country is much different than what gets played on "country" radio.
[thumbsup]
Quote from: redxblack on June 26, 2009, 05:56:00 PM
I'd rather a thousand times over listening to hank williams (sr) than anything associated with Michael Jackson.
REAL country is much different than what gets played on "country" radio.
to me good music is good music, regardless of the genre.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 26, 2009, 06:06:38 PM
to me good music is good music, regardless of the genre.
Yeah I think we got that figured out about you. ;D
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 26, 2009, 03:18:53 PM
the guy was def a creep thats for sure but I speak of the time when thriller came out man oh man it was just magic. sure in his later years the guy went off the deep end, got a tad bit looney, but most celebs on top do... look at what happened to another king of our time .. Elvis Presly, another legend that to this day peole go ga ga for. I'm a music nutt, I have a room filled with vinyl, I enjoy it all, from 70's rock to hip hop to NYC house music,blues, jazz to punk rock and even a little bit of country!!!! i simply love love love music and regardless of his creepiness MJ was a part of that for me, so with him gone its like a piece of my child hood has died.
that makes me think of what some friend and i were talking about.
music is apart of our souls we all can relate to some sort of genre, certain song, ect
but when one of these "icons" die it kind feels like a piece of soul is gone...
ya sounds cheese yet true, im with ya im huge music fan and learn about new stuff all the time.....
music is music! good or bad, like or dislike...personal lives i could give a 2w cents about....if the music gets my mojo going then im happy ;D
it's because we build a cult of personality around performers. people associate the song Thriller with MJ, not the two dudes who wrote it and who are still alive.
Quote from: redxblack on June 26, 2009, 07:45:32 PM
it's because we build a cult of personality around performers. people associate the song Thriller with MJ, not the two dudes who wrote it and who are still alive.
who wrote puff the magic dragon?
or all that fantastic hank williams jr stuff? [moto]
Peter Yarrow wrote this in 1958 before he joined the group
Quote from: Monster Dave on June 26, 2009, 08:31:07 AM
I do want to say though that it's important not to let one death trump 2 others: Rest in Peace Ed and Farrah.
Also Bob Bogle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Bogle), founding member and bassist of The Ventures. RIP June 14. :'(
Hawaii Five-O - Opening Credits Sequence (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXfyhqXxf3E#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 26, 2009, 01:40:10 PM
of course they did.
Michael had issues sure but he loved kids and helping kids, and he was set up plain and simple.
he may not be a genius to some but to me the guy is a legend an icon, nobody danced like that nobody had those beats/basslines and nobody touched the entire universe like he did. nobody.
was he weird? 100% but all artists are.
Really? He settled out of court for a huge amount of money. Prosecuters may not have been able to meet the burden of evidence but a civil trial doesn't require the same. And an innocent man would tell them to shove it on principle. He paid cause it was going badly and about to get worse, and I'll bet the real details would make "The Gimp" retch. Convicted or not he was a molester and this glorification is sickening. [puke]
Quote from: redxblack on June 26, 2009, 05:56:00 PM
REAL country is much different than what gets played on "country" radio.
I disagree with that. If you think Hank Sr. was, is, the only one who plays Country music you are sadly mistaken my friend.
I never said that. However, a lot of radio country is pop music w/ western wardrobe.
Quote from: redxblack on June 26, 2009, 10:08:59 PM
I never said that. However, a lot of radio country is pop music w/ western wardrobe.
+1
And I hate it. :P
Quote from: Speedbag on June 27, 2009, 06:22:10 AM
+1
And I hate it. :P
I'm Jack Ingram...and I play country music
[puke]
Quote from: redxblack on June 26, 2009, 10:08:59 PM
I never said that. However, a lot of radio country is pop music w/ western wardrobe.
I love country music, but I agree, the new "country" radio airplay is not country. It is a pop music blend. Look at Taylor Swift and that other idol girl, can't think of her name.
Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn, Clint Black, etc. Those are country artists.
Quote from: Tiffers on June 27, 2009, 06:50:15 AM
I love country music, but I agree, the new "country" radio airplay is not country. It is a pop music blend. Look at Taylor Swift and that other idol girl, can't think of her name.
Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn, Clint Black, etc. Those are country artists.
One could make the arguement that Garth Brooks started the new country genre as he was the first truely successful artist to hit the mainstream airwaves.
Quote from: Tiffers on June 27, 2009, 06:50:15 AM
Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn, Clint Black, etc. Those are country artists.
Ommmmmm an intIr natioooo nIll harveeees tarrrrrrrrrrrrr yeeee HAWWWWWW
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 26, 2009, 01:09:57 PM
his victims wanted CASH.
they were not victims.
You aren't talking about a guy that one time, out of the blue, was accused of child molestation. Your hero paid over $22 million to make the 1993 case go away and was charged with 7 additional counts ten years later. I haven't met many (in fact none) accused child molestors that were innocent. As as the other poster said, giving to charities was just a way for him to numb his guilt and sway people like you into thinking it's ok to have sleepovers with little boys. But don't let me stand in your way. Press forward, be a super fan, mourn his passing. I'll just skip all the that and hope that something more newsworthy rids my TV/internet/radio of this soon.
Quote from: hbliam on June 27, 2009, 11:33:04 AM
You aren't talking about a guy that one time, out of the blue, was accused of child molestation. Your hero paid over $22 million to make the 1993 case go away and was charged with 7 additional counts ten years later. I haven't met many (in fact none) accused child molestors that were innocent. As as the other poster said, giving to charities was just a way for him to numb his guilt and sway people like you into thinking it's ok to have sleepovers with little boys. But don't let me stand in your way. Press forward, be a super fan, mourn his passing. I'll just skip all the that and hope that something more newsworthy rids my TV/internet/radio of this soon.
+1
mitt
Michael Jackson is Dead (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVACUjHn6yU#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Cheers,
Adam
Quote from: Super T.I.B on June 26, 2009, 05:12:31 PM
Sorry
There will be a post-mortem today to determine
which was the cause of death:
A) Sunshine B) Moonlight C) Good Times D) Boogie
;D
LMFAO ;D
Isn't this just a kick in the face now...
http://www.topix.com/news/gay/2009/06/hersband-wife-blog-blog-archive-jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson (http://www.topix.com/news/gay/2009/06/hersband-wife-blog-blog-archive-jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson)
Quote from: NAKID on June 27, 2009, 07:01:03 PM
Isn't this just a kick in the face now...
http://www.topix.com/news/gay/2009/06/hersband-wife-blog-blog-archive-jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson (http://www.topix.com/news/gay/2009/06/hersband-wife-blog-blog-archive-jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson)
Thus far, this is the source: http://www.hersbandandwife.com/blog/2009/06/27/jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson/ (http://www.hersbandandwife.com/blog/2009/06/27/jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson/)
Hmm, wonder if the MSM will pick up on this?
Cheers,
Adam
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 27, 2009, 07:21:04 PM
Thus far, this is the source:
http://www.hersbandandwife.com/blog/2009/06/27/jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson/ (http://www.hersbandandwife.com/blog/2009/06/27/jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson/)
Hmm, wonder if the MSM will pick up on this?
Cheers,
Adam
Link fixed
An article that mixes the names of the victim and father (in the headline) appears on an obscure lesbian blog site. Following the links to other web sites, we see wackos wanting the kid dead.
With 23 megabucks in the till since '93 there's gotta be a lawyer or two involved. Do you really think they'd turn the kid loose to say anyhting now with nuts out on the fringe sharpening thier pitchforks?
(http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/majmontana/beatdeadhorse.gif)
Quote from: Johnny OrganDonor on June 28, 2009, 04:41:17 AM
An article that mixes the names of the victim and father (in the headline) appears on an obscure lesbian blog site. Following the links to other web sites, we see wackos wanting the kid dead.
kinda makes you wonder what NAKID is doing on those kind of sites??
Just received this one:
Michael Jackson had a heart attack when he found out boyz to men was a music group not a delivery service.
[laugh]
Quote from: NAKID on June 27, 2009, 07:01:03 PM
Isn't this just a kick in the face now...
http://www.topix.com/news/gay/2009/06/hersband-wife-blog-blog-archive-jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson (http://www.topix.com/news/gay/2009/06/hersband-wife-blog-blog-archive-jordan-chandler-admits-he-lied-about-michael-jackson)
[laugh] [laugh]
I am sure that is peer reviewed article.
I'd love to know how much Jermaine or Latoya Jackson got for selling the news of the death to TMZ; they broke the story about an hour before any credible news outlet could corroborate the claims. TMZ has been known to pay good money for breaking news and the Jackson family is dirty enough to totally exploit Michael for a few more $$.
Quote from: hbliam on June 27, 2009, 11:33:04 AM
You aren't talking about a guy that one time, out of the blue, was accused of child molestation. Your hero paid over $22 million to make the 1993 case go away and was charged with 7 additional counts ten years later. I haven't met many (in fact none) accused child molestors that were innocent. As as the other poster said, giving to charities was just a way for him to numb his guilt and sway people like you into thinking it's ok to have sleepovers with little boys. But don't let me stand in your way. Press forward, be a super fan, mourn his passing. I'll just skip all the that and hope that something more newsworthy rids my TV/internet/radio of this soon.
if your son was molested wouldn't you want to see him go to jail?
would you take your sons blood money?
they knew their kids were staying over and LET IT HAPPEN. then a ligt when off and they figured out they could make cash.
regardless of anything said here the facts are the guy is a musical genius respected around the world more so then US presidents or Foreign kings.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 28, 2009, 08:01:20 AM
is a musical genius respected around the world more so then US presidents or Foreign kings.
And that is what is wrong with our society. That is just sad, very sad.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 28, 2009, 08:03:20 AM
And that is what is wrong with our society. That is just sad, very sad.
AMEN!
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on June 28, 2009, 06:24:07 AM
kinda makes you wonder what NAKID is doing on those kind of sites??
Randy Randy Randy. Reading comprehension is not your friend. I didn't post a link to the lesbian site, Mr. OrganDonor said the information in the link I posted traced back there...
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 28, 2009, 08:01:20 AM
if your son was molested wouldn't you want to see him go to jail?
would you take your sons blood money?
they knew their kids were staying over and LET IT HAPPEN. then a ligt when off and they figured out they could make cash.
regardless of anything said here the facts are the guy is a musical genius respected around the world more so then US presidents or Foreign kings.
Yes, I would want to see him go to jail. But being involved in that industry I know that he would be out in 2-3 years and I would still have a emotionally scarred son. If offered 22M I would probably take it. Spend 1M on therapy, balance on son's education and he is set for life, and giving the 22M probably hurt MJ more.
Conversly. If I was ever accused of a crime that I did not commit. A crime that is even looked down upon by murderer's and rapists? Would I settle or take a plea? Not a chance.
And MJ is not respected. Yes he has millions of fans the world over. That's not respect, that's adoration. I adore Vanessa Marcil. I don't respect her. Hell, I don't even know her. But when semi-lame "Las Vegas" comes on, she's got me. :)
(http://www.nbc.com/Las_Vegas/images/imgs_bio/vanessa_marcil_lg.jpg)
Quote from: hbliam on June 28, 2009, 06:29:09 PM
Yes, I would want to see him go to jail. But being involved in that industry I know that he would be out in 2-3 years and I would still have a emotionally scarred son. If offered 22M I would probably take it. Spend 1M on therapy, balance on son's education and he is set for life, and giving the 22M probably hurt MJ more.
Conversly. If I was ever accused of a crime that I did not commit. A crime that is even looked down upon by murderer's and rapists? Would I settle or take a plea? Not a chance.
And MJ is not respected. Yes he has millions of fans the world over. That's not respect, that's adoration. I adore Vanessa Marcil. I don't respect her. Hell, I don't even know her. But when semi-lame "Las Vegas" comes on, she's got me. :)
(http://www.nbc.com/Las_Vegas/images/imgs_bio/vanessa_marcil_lg.jpg)
he's not respected?
lmao
OK. [roll]
Just listened to Thriller (album) from start to finish on a proper set of headphones (read: studio reference)
MAN OH MAN ... how do you go from that to ... well, the last 10 years? :(
Adam
Jamie Foxx- the BET awards 2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuAvTVjHwb8#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 28, 2009, 06:56:56 PM
Just listened to Thriller (album) from start to finish on a proper set of headphones (read: studio reference)
MAN OH MAN ... how do you go from that to ... well, the last 10 years? :(
Adam
look at the album credits and compare it to the more recent stuff. the genius portion will pan out.
Quote from: redxblack on June 29, 2009, 05:52:54 AM
look at the album credits and compare it to the more recent stuff. the genius portion will pan out.
My fav song on thriller (Billie Jean) was written by MJ ... There's a cool demo of him working on it @ his home studio ;D
Cheers,
Adam
that's cool. I was telling someone the other day that the four guys in Kiss became millionaires around the release of Love Gun (no pun intended). Their first new record after becoming "rich" was Dynasty. Success can really derail success.
I always looked at MJ as more of an entertainer than a true artist. Didn't he only write a handful of his songs?
Quote from: z0mb1e_DUC on June 25, 2009, 02:22:47 PM
assuming this is true, the rule of 3 applies.
Ed McMahon
Farrah Fawcett
Michael Jackson?
Leave it to Billy Mays to throw in a fourth one for free.
Quote from: corey on June 29, 2009, 09:38:26 AM
Leave it to Billy Mays to throw in a fourth one for free.
:o [laugh]
RIP Billy!
Cheers,
Adam
Quote from: corey on June 29, 2009, 09:38:26 AM
Leave it to Billy Mays to throw in a fourth one for free.
(http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f356/mcfartknuckle/Billy_Mays_Shut_Your_Whore_Mouth.jpg)
The pitch he never got to give. RIP Billy.
Quote from: redxblack on June 29, 2009, 05:52:54 AM
look at the album credits and compare it to the more recent stuff. the genius portion will pan out.
dude just because he didnt write all of his music doesn't mean balls.
the guy changed music, he was the number one entertainer in the world.
every country knows mj, the guy was a genius.
anyone can design a nice car but its the DRIVER that makes that car go FAST
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 11:54:35 AM
anyone can design a nice car but its the DRIVER that makes that car go FAST
+1
Adam
stupidest thing to say oh he didn't write his songs, hardly any pop artist writes their own tracks - and FYI he wrote 5 songs on the thriller album one of which is BILLIE JEAN, which to this day has the nassstiest bassline, imagine that was 1982 - guy was wayyy ahead of his time.
so hot
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-cHBv7UpA#noexternalembed-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
I really don't care for his music. I honestly don't. Never really have.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 29, 2009, 12:09:21 PM
I really don't care for his music. I honestly don't. Never really have.
I'll give you $500 for that toaster cash.
you going to indy? ill meet you there.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 11:59:24 AM
stupidest thing to say oh he didn't write his songs, hardly any pop artist writes their own tracks - and FYI he wrote 5 songs on the thriller album one of which is BILLIE JEAN, which to this day has the nassstiest bassline, imagine that was 1982 - guy was wayyy ahead of his time.
so hot
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-cHBv7UpA#noexternalembed-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
His demo from home - Quincy didn't want this song on Thriller ( ! )
Billie Jean Demo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcyJUg1_0F8&feature=related#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 11:54:35 AM
anyone can design a nice car but its the DRIVER that makes that car go FAST
Sorta symbiotic, doncha think? That driver ain't proving nothing without the car......
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 29, 2009, 12:22:36 PM
His demo from home - Quincy didn't want this song on Thriller ( ! )
Billie Jean Demo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcyJUg1_0F8&feature=related#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
wow so dope [thumbsup]
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 29, 2009, 12:24:53 PM
Sorta symbiotic, doncha think? That driver ain't proving nothing without the car......
and that writer aint proving anything with those lyrics without a star to sing it, bring it to life with passion with vibe with charisma with blood sweat and tears.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 12:25:29 PM
wow so dope [thumbsup]
I have quite a few demos in MP3 if you want em PM me i'll send you a link
Cheers,
Adam
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 12:27:30 PM
and that writer aint proving anything with those lyrics without a star to sing it, bring it to life with passion with vibe with charisma with blood sweat and tears.
Thanks for making my point for me.
If one person needs writes well but can't sing, and another person sings well but doesn't write as strongly, they need each other. Either alone is useless.
Quote from: MrIncredible on June 29, 2009, 12:42:27 PM
Thanks for making my point for me.
If one person needs writes well but can't sing, and another person sings well but doesn't write as strongly, they need each other. Either alone is useless.
Yep ... the yin and yang of creation and show biz ;D
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 12:12:28 PM
I'll give you $500 for that toaster cash.
you going to indy? ill meet you there.
I don't have the toaster! I gave it to Mario last weekend while I was visiting home.
Yeah, I'll be there. Let's have some beers and not talking music [thumbsup], except for DJing
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 11:59:24 AM
stupidest thing to say oh he didn't write his songs, hardly any pop artist writes their own tracks - and FYI he wrote 5 songs on the thriller album one of which is BILLIE JEAN, which to this day has the nassstiest bassline, imagine that was 1982 - guy was wayyy ahead of his time.
so hot
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En-cHBv7UpA#noexternalembed-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
which is why I find it hard to call a pop star a "musical genius."
Quote from: redxblack on June 29, 2009, 12:47:27 PM
which is why I find it hard to call a pop star a "musical genius."
I am a dj and I produce electronic music, I find many DJ's to be geniuses by the way they can remix a track live on the fly
I find this man to be a genius - MR DANNY FKIN TENAGLIA live in Ibiza - they don't get $50,000 a gig for nothing. The beats just go through you....
watch this video
Danny Tenaglia @ Space, IBIZA 09.18.07 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byDTEIGkV2Y#lq2-hq-vhq)
or this one
DANNY TENAGLIA Ultra Music Festival WMC Miami 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zglBSPvjg6g#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
or el maestro LOUIE VEGA killing a new piece of frequency equipment made by rane at the music conference in miami
these guys are geniuses
LOUIE VEGA WMC 2007 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwGwXDQX3K4#lq-hq-vhq)
HELL YES BECK.
HOUSE IS A FEEEEEEEELIN!!!
What's your production setup?
adam
Richie Hawtin, taking remixing to a whole nother level:
RICHIE HAWTIN - TIMEWARP 2008 LEFT SIDE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7PsHPIhalg&feature=related#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
RICHIE HAWTIN - TIMEWARP 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB64GWW8YfA&feature=related#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on June 29, 2009, 01:10:10 PM
Richie Hawtin, taking remixing to a whole nother level:
RICHIE HAWTIN - TIMEWARP 2008 LEFT SIDE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7PsHPIhalg&feature=related#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
RICHIE HAWTIN - TIMEWARP 2008 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB64GWW8YfA&feature=related#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
I was just listening to hawtin in my car today a new essential mix...
here is a pic of my booth
(http://nightclubcity.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=78&pictureid=1748)
What's that pioneer contraption on the top left?
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 29, 2009, 01:42:08 PM
What's that pioneer contraption on the top left?
It would appear to be a Pioneer CDJ
(lets you play CDs and scratch / cue / etc like vinyl [thumbsup] )
Adam
that's pretty cool.
Does it work as well?
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 29, 2009, 01:46:36 PM
that's pretty cool.
Does it work as well?
It's decent - here's a vid from a different model:
Pioneer CDJ-400 platter scratch demo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ORsyVvU_Qo#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Still my favorite though ...
Dj-Qbert @ The Summit [1998 ] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSl0xQp5xJM#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Adam
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 29, 2009, 01:46:36 PM
that's pretty cool.
Does it work as well?
oh its the industry standard, I personally still love vinyl but everyone uses the CDJ's now
Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3 Demo Vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4zTT2P-bLo#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 01:52:18 PM
oh its the industry standard, I personally still love vinyl but everyone uses the CDJ's now
Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3 Demo Vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4zTT2P-bLo#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
... or Serato ;D
Adam
Quote from: derby on June 29, 2009, 01:56:04 PM
...or both.
(...or ableton)
... or final scratch!
... or (all of the above) + a tr-909
;D
Adam
Quote from: derby on June 29, 2009, 01:56:04 PM
...or both.
(...or ableton)
I am learning ableton now...
I've been silent till now.
I never considered MJ an artist.
He was the consummate showman.
I honestly have to say what he did had little to do with music.
Sorry Beck...
It's just what I think.
Quote from: painter on June 29, 2009, 03:43:25 PM
I've been silent till now.
I never considered MJ an artist.
He was the consummate showman.
I honestly have to say what he did had little to do with music.
Sorry Beck...
It's just what I think.
hey its cool man but you're definitely in the minority.
some of the worlds biggest producers, artists , singers, dancers all consider him to be a musical genius and say that he had an influence on them in some way.
his dancing, his beats, his singing, his live performances his videos - all changed music, all ground breaking. it's a fact.
I highly doubt we'll have another artist like him anytime soon.
50/60 and up had their beatles (which to me are gods as well, thats a whole other thread lol) we had our MJ
bah
Justin Timberlake does a better Michael Jackson than Jackson ever did
Quote from: Mother on June 29, 2009, 03:58:55 PM
bah
Justin Timberlake does a better Michael Jackson than Jackson ever did
JT is the man as well
I overheard some 20 somethings the other day on the shuttle bus to the airport lament that "Clapton is overrated as a guitarist." [bang]
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on June 29, 2009, 04:05:58 PM
I overheard some 20 somethings the other day on the shuttle bus to the airport lament that "Clapton is overrated as a guitarist." [bang]
W T F ! ! !
I would agree he is way overrated as a singer
and
his social life would make for a great reality show
but
as a picker than man is a gawd
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 03:52:00 PM
hey its cool man but you're definitely in the minority.
some of the worlds biggest producers, artists , singers, dancers all consider him to be a musical genius and say that he had an influence on them in some way.
his dancing, his beats, his singing, his live performances his videos - all changed music, all ground breaking. it's a fact.
I highly doubt we'll have another artist like him anytime soon.
50/60 and up had their beatles (which to me are gods as well, thats a whole other thread lol) we had our MJ
No he's not. I feel that way and know a shit ton of others that feel the same way about his career and contributions.
Please never make a comparison between the Beatles and Michael Jackson. Don't even make a comparison between MJ and Elvis.
Aren't you aware that MJ bought the rights to the Beetles music out from underneath McCartney?
He really showed a lot of respect there. That really isn't applicable here, though.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on June 29, 2009, 04:11:24 PM
No he's not. I feel that way and know a shit ton of others that feel the same way about his career and contributions.
Please never make a comparison between the Beatles and Michael Jackson. Don't even make a comparison between MJ and Elvis.
Aren't you aware that MJ bought the rights to the Beetles music out from underneath McCartney?
He really showed a lot of respect there. That really isn't applicable here, though.
elvis then the beetles then MJ -MADONNA
who are the beetles?
I've heard of the Beatles before, but not the beetles.
[laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on June 29, 2009, 04:05:58 PM
I overheard some 20 somethings the other day on the shuttle bus to the airport lament that "Clapton is overrated as a guitarist." [bang]
Wow, what were they thinking? Possibly the greatist guitarist of all time is over-rated? WTF?
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on June 29, 2009, 04:05:58 PM
I overheard some 20 somethings the other day on the shuttle bus to the airport lament that "Clapton is overrated as a guitarist." [bang]
Yeah, him and that Van Halen kid. Way overrated. [roll]
I think greatest of all time may be a stretch, but clearly they had no clue.
Ugh
this will definitely make me unpopular
but i can't shake the feeling that as weird as Michael Jackson was
I buy the whole thing about him loving children and not in an inappropriate way
the dewd never had a childhood
and
I find it more plausible that a few kids parents put them up to lying for cash
than I do that he was a kiddie toucher
My assumption for this is based off the fact that he was a child star, instantly famous, and remained that way until his death
never having had his feet ever touch the ground and never understanding or even seeing real life
he was unable to perceive that underage kids in your bed was a bad thing
but I guess that the only one who really knows is dead and now the others wont be believed regardless of where the truth lies
Well, I said possibly. IMO Slash is way up there as well as EVH and Jimmi Hendrix...
Quote from: NAKID on June 29, 2009, 04:20:23 PM
Wow, what were they thinking? Possibly the greatist guitarist of all time is over-rated? WTF?
clapton is another god
the doors
the who
zepplin
dylon
the stones
just a few of my faves
Quote from: NAKID on June 29, 2009, 04:27:47 PM
Well, I said possibly. IMO Slash is way up there as well as EVH and Jimmi Hendrix...
and SRV, and Dime, and.... check http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=26008.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=26008.0)
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on June 29, 2009, 04:05:58 PM
I overheard some 20 somethings the other day on the shuttle bus to the airport lament that "Clapton is overrated as a guitarist." [bang]
Ash thinks that too...
we obviously disagree.
37 pages ago I noted how MJ changed music for the worse. Visuality and performance took the place of musicality and substance to an unprecedented degree. He and Madonna were both great examples of music industry professionals, but I wouldn't call them artists by any stretch.
Quote from: Mother on June 29, 2009, 04:24:48 PM
Ugh
this will definitely make me unpopular
but i can't shake the feeling that as weird as Michael Jackson was
I buy the whole thing about him loving children and not in an inappropriate way
the dewd never had a childhood
and
I find it more plausible that a few kids parents put them up to lying for cash
than I do that he was a kiddie toucher
My assumption for this is based off the fact that he was a child star, instantly famous, and remained that way until his death
never having had his feet ever touch the ground and never understanding or even seeing real life
he was unable to perceive that underage kids in your bed was a bad thing
but I guess that the only one who really knows is dead and now the others wont be believed regardless of where the truth lies
I can see that....
Quote from: redxblack on June 29, 2009, 06:43:05 PM
37 pages ago I noted how MJ changed music for the worse. Visuality and performance took the place of musicality and substance to an unprecedented degree. He and Madonna were both great examples of music industry professionals, but I wouldn't call them artists by any stretch.
ok mj and madonna are not artists LOL
okie dokie... lmao
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 06:53:05 PM
ok mj and madonna are not artists LOL
okie dokie... lmao
They are/were performers....
not musical artists.
It's a perspective/opinion thing Beck.
You're entitled to yours as we are ours.
Quote from: painter on June 29, 2009, 06:55:27 PM
They are/were performers....
not musical artists.
It's a perspective/opinion thing Beck.
You're entitled to yours as we are ours.
true true but I'd bet I know a little bit about art/music then most here.
if you're over 60 then yea why would you like MJ? or Hip hop music? you wouldnt, I'd say 50 plus, you have no reason to even understand what MJ did with music or how he changed the world.
Actually, speaking as a musician, MJ's stuff is pretty complex and compelling for the pop idiom. I'm not a huge fan, but he did have genuine musical talent.
the WORLDS reaction to the KING passing....
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Quote from: superjohn on June 29, 2009, 07:06:31 PM
Actually, speaking as a musician, MJ's stuff is pretty complex and compelling for the pop idiom. I'm not a huge fan, but he did have genuine musical talent.
Yeah, agreed, but then he got all weirded out.
Look at him when he was just ten years old.
Smooth, balance, rhythm, and presence.
It was a natural gift for him.
Are we still dragging this out... it's almost as bad as the National news tonight.
Coup in Honduras, US troops are withdrawing from cities in Iraq, huge Supreme Court ruling regarding firefighters in CT... all major news stories, but what leads the newscast? A make the beast with two backsing story on who will have custody of mj's kids! WHAT THE make the beast with two backs?
He's dead and soon going to start stinking.
I've got a new conspiracy for ya... His parent's had him killed to boost his sales and take over his estate!
[popcorn]
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 07:15:00 PM
the WORLDS reaction to the KING passing....
Crying.... over a dead celebrity.... [laugh]
Quote from: Rev. Millertime on June 29, 2009, 07:23:04 PM
I've got a new conspiracy for ya... His parent's had him killed to boost his sales and take over his estate!
[popcorn]
;D
Quote from: Rev. Millertime on June 29, 2009, 07:25:05 PM
Crying.... over a dead celebrity.... [laugh]
I agree. He was a huge part of what I listened to growing up. But do I feel like crying about it, not even close...
Quote from: NAKID on June 29, 2009, 07:35:37 PM
I agree. He was a huge part of what I listened to growing up. But do I feel like crying about it, not even close...
I washed the truck when I found out.
Quote from: bobspapa on June 29, 2009, 07:39:21 PM
I washed the truck when I found out.
I took a nap and then went out with friends to the local pub and drank Guinness and made fun of people whining about him dying.
Kate and Jon are calling it quits
damn..... there goes my oceans 11 idea >:(
Target is planning a MJ day sale
[roll]
Quote from: bobspapa on June 29, 2009, 07:51:27 PM
Target is planning a MJ day sale
[roll]
You can't be serious!
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 07:00:53 PM
true true but I'd bet I know a little bit about art/music then most here.
I hate when people that are interested in/ dabble in/ have a hobby in art/music try to act like they can appreciate art or music (and we are talking plain old POP, top 40 sheeaaaaat) more then then the "average" joe. Unless you are producing music that I hear on the radio you are just another consumer.
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Quote from: Rev. Millertime on June 29, 2009, 07:25:05 PM
Crying.... over a dead celebrity.... [laugh]
yep the ENTIRE WORLD. 8)
Quote from: hbliam on June 29, 2009, 07:53:04 PM
I hate when people that are interested in/ dabble in/ have a hobby in art/music try to act like they can appreciate art or music (and we are talking plain old POP, top 40 sheeaaaaat) more then then the "average" joe. Unless you are producing music that I hear on the radio you are just another consumer.
right
Beck posted a ton of pics, but I didn't see any Mensa tshirts in the bunch. Numbers really don't mean a thing in CRITICAL evaluation. If they did, Independence Day would be a much better film than Citizen Kane.
I'm the right demographic to like MJ. I was in 3rd grade when thriller was huge. I also played guitar semi-professionally for about a decade. If we're going to have a dick measuring contest over subjective opinions, I wanted to throw a bit of reality down before I unzipped. LOTS OF MUSIC PEOPLE HATED HIM AND HIS MUSIC. IT'S SUBJECTIVE.
Quote from: Rev. Millertime on June 29, 2009, 08:00:12 PM
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karma police [leo]
Quote from: redxblack on June 29, 2009, 08:33:44 PM
Beck posted a ton of pics, but I didn't see any Mensa tshirts in the bunch. Numbers really don't mean a thing in CRITICAL evaluation. If they did, Independence Day would be a much better film than Citizen Kane.
I'm the right demographic to like MJ. I was in 3rd grade when thriller was huge. I also played guitar semi-professionally for about a decade. If we're going to have a dick measuring contest over subjective opinions, I wanted to throw a bit of reality down before I unzipped. LOTS OF MUSIC PEOPLE HATED HIM AND HIS MUSIC. IT'S SUBJECTIVE.
bro the entire world reacted to his loss, feels like 9-11.
you're wrong.
50 shows sold out in 10 minutes flat - no matter what you say to put him and his fans down you are wrong.
750 MILLION copies were sold - think about it.
750 MILLION.
Feels like 9/11?
oh my.
(not to self: remember this is a MOTORCYCLE forum and when the urge to respond hits, think about [moto])
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 08:36:26 PM
bro the entire world reacted to his loss, feels like 9-11.
Feels nothing like 9-11. It makes me sick that you even posted that.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 08:34:02 PM
karma police [leo]
Not Hindu, Jain, Sikh or Buddhist, so karma means nothing to me.
I guess since the WHO estimates that 17% of the worlds population suffers from mental illness, and 17% of 6.7B = 1,139,000,000... I can see why they can find people crying.
Crying over the loss of a celebrity (unless you were a close friend or family) is like crying over a dead battery. Sure it served you well, but once it's gone, there are more on the shelves waiting for you to part with your $$$.
9/11 ... not touching that one either.
Still going with my theory on his parents being behind it!
Count me in for one who doesn't give a flying make the beast with two backs about MJ or his 'music'.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 08:36:26 PMfeels like 9-11.
You have got to be make the beast with two backsing kidding.
Quote from: kopfjager on June 29, 2009, 09:07:04 PM
You have got to be make the beast with two backsing kidding.
I was there on 9-11, no I am not.
MJ was doing CF for his tour btw...
Quote from: redxblack on June 29, 2009, 08:40:43 PM
Feels like 9/11?
oh my.
(not to self: remember this is a MOTORCYCLE forum and when the urge to respond hits, think about [moto])
I was there on 9-11 and to me, yes to me its the same feeling, the way the world is reacting its the same feeling. you dont have to feel that way.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 29, 2009, 09:29:50 PM
I was there on 9-11 and to me, yes to me its the same feeling, the way the world is reacting its the same feeling. you dont have to feel that way.
3000 died in an act of terrorism vs 1 child molester dead from heart attack after escaping the legal system? Why don't you pull out the greatest hits and throw a Hitler comment in there?
Simmer down .....please.
Quote from: hbliam on June 29, 2009, 07:53:04 PM
I hate when people that are interested in/ dabble in/ have a hobby in art/music try to act like they can appreciate art or music (and we are talking plain old POP, top 40 sheeaaaaat) more then then the "average" joe. Unless you are producing music that I hear on the radio you are just another consumer.
we call these people "elitist" or "snob"
a lot of the people my g/f hangs out with are music snobs.
beck is one of those people. nothing you can say or do will break him out of his little world in which he knows everything and MJ is a god..sorry, a GOD.
i also have a problem with anyone being called a king of anything.
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This is a great thread ;D
Adam
VV this thread VV
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[popcorn]
Quote from: redxblack on June 29, 2009, 08:33:44 PM
I'm the right demographic to like MJ. I was in 3rd grade when thriller was huge. I also played guitar semi-professionally for about a decade. If we're going to have a dick measuring contest over subjective opinions, I wanted to throw a bit of reality down before I unzipped. LOTS OF MUSIC PEOPLE HATED HIM AND HIS MUSIC. IT'S SUBJECTIVE.
+1
I'm also of the right age to be influenced by MJ. I'm also a musician, having played several instruments growing up...and having played in bands throughout college and for several years afterwards. My wife even thinks I'm a music snob! [cheeky]
I am not now, and never was, a fan of MJ. Most of my musician friends feel the same way. The ones that do like his music don't think he was a "king" of anything.
I also don't like The Grateful Dead. Whatever.
I was impacted more by Kurt Cobain's death...and even that didn't make me sad since I didn't know the guy (just liked his music). I just thought it was a bummer there wouldn't be any more Nirvana albums.
Music is subjective Beck. None of us that don't like MJ are "wrong". [roll]
I hate the greatful dead - must of been good on tons of acid.
everyone has their pwn feelings and opinions, thats cool [beer]
My musical influence has been Toto
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 30, 2009, 10:26:19 AM
and mine tiny tim
Poor Tiny tim.
in all seriousness.....
I had a stint of playing the saxophone back in grade school.
I would say my influence would have been David Sandborn. Damn, that guy can play.
maybe MJ just got tired of this guys shit
http://www.theroot.com/views/shameless-joe-jackson?GT1=38002 (http://www.theroot.com/views/shameless-joe-jackson?GT1=38002)
and punched his own clock
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on June 30, 2009, 10:22:27 AM
I hate the greatful dead - must of been good on tons of acid.
everyone has their pwn feelings and opinions, thats cool [beer]
Grateful Dead - Touch of Grey 11-3-91 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l38YXrGJxx0#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
if you don't like the dead
then you wont like The String Cheese Incident
String Cheese Incident on Austin City Limits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCODxHMwuEo#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
I loves them
Breaking news..
MJ wasn't the biological father and she wasn't the biological mother.
[roll] [roll]
Did this surprise anyone?!
He hated his looks. Why would he father children who would have his genetics?
I'm about done with MJ all over news but it'll get dragged out longer than O.J.
BTW..everyone agrees..Triple J..you are a snob!
[cheeky]
It took a while for Karma to catch up, and he got lucky at the trial. To paraphrase Chris Rock, if 1 person says you are touching kids, well maybe you are or aren't, but if 50 people say it, you are a child molester.
And worse than that, Ed McMahon won't ever show up with the prize van in my driveway. Now that is sad.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31671348/ns/entertainment-music/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31671348/ns/entertainment-music/)
Looks like ole' michael liked the Diprivan.
if I die before he dies........ please keep Rev Al away from doing any spin control on the news with the circumstances regarding my life and death.
thank you
Quote from: bobspapa on July 01, 2009, 06:17:50 AM
if I die before he dies........ please keep Rev Al away from doing any spin control on the news with the circumstances regarding my life and death.
thank you
I don't think you're gonna have a problem with that Joel...
Quote from: NAKID on July 01, 2009, 06:26:12 AM
I don't think you're gonna have a problem with that Joel...
I'm just try'n to cover all my bases
Quote from: bobspapa on July 01, 2009, 06:27:52 AM
I'm just try'n to cover all my bases
I do that too. I made Paula promise that no matter what happens, she'd never vote for my friend Jamie.
MJ breaks Billboard Record this week [clap] [clap] [clap] [bow_down] [bow_down] [bow_down]
Not a shock, but MJ has 9 of the top 10 albums this week
Jackson himself has a record eight out of the top 10, while a Jackson 5 compilation also finds its way into the upper tier.
The King of Pop's "Number Ones" will fittingly lead the pack at No. 1 with 108,000 (an increase of 2,340%) while "The Essential Michael Jackson" and "Thriller" are in the Nos. 2 and 3 slots with 102,000 and 101,000, respectively. Last week "Number Ones" was the only Jackson title on the chart, at No. 20 with 4,000 copies; both "Essential" and "Thriller" re-enter the tally this week.
Additionally, his classic 1979 studio set "Off the Wall" re-enters at No. 4 with 33,000 while his 1987 album "Bad" returns at No. 6 with 17,000. At No. 5, the Jackson 5's "The Ultimate Collection" debuts with 18,000. Jackson's fourth studio album for Epic Records, 1991's "Dangerous," re-enters at No. 7 with 14,000 while his 2001 compilation "Greatest Hits: HIStory -- Volume 1" also comes back to the list at No. 8 with 12,000. Finally, Jackson's 2004 box set "The Ultimate Collection" charts its first week on the Pop Catalog chart, arriving at No. 9 with 11,000.
Speaking of digital albums, on the Top Digital Albums chart, Jackson has a record six out of the top 10 slots, including the entire top four. "The Essential Michael Jackson" leads the Top Digital Albums list with 80,000 downloads sold, while "Thriller" is No. 2 with 57,000.
so which part of like 9/11 do these sales tie to?
[popcorn]
Quote from: redxblack on July 01, 2009, 07:09:40 AM
so which part of like 9/11 do these sales tie to?
[popcorn]
ROFL ... [laugh]
Adam
Quote from: redxblack on July 01, 2009, 07:09:40 AM
so which part of like 9/11 do these sales tie to?
[popcorn]
Not sure if I should laugh or not at this one
I am still in shock that MJ passing was compared to 9/11.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 01, 2009, 07:11:07 AM
Not sure if I should laugh or not at this one
I am still in shock that MJ passing was compared to 9/11.
a lot of people feel that way.
it's true.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 01, 2009, 07:13:08 AM
a lot of people feel that way.
it's true.
right, it's just amazing to me that people think one guy dying after a make the beast with two backsed up life and some music is as important as terrorists taking down two buildings, killing 3,000 people, and starting a few wars over it, but I'll stop there as we know we can't discuss that.
Everyone has their own feelings and priorities in life.
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 01, 2009, 07:13:08 AM
a lot of people feel that way.
it's true.
http://www.spike.com/blog/michael-jackson-fans/83008 (http://www.spike.com/blog/michael-jackson-fans/83008)
I can't tell if that article is real or not ... If it is - yikes.
Cheers,
Adam
Jesus Christo! If I delete my OP will I quit getting reminders about updates on this post? Alternately, somebody start something really inflammatory so this make the beast with two backser will get locked. Sheesh.....
Quote from: angler on July 01, 2009, 07:25:40 AM
Jesus Christo! If I delete my OP will I quit getting reminders about updates on this post? Alternately, somebody start something really inflammatory so this make the beast with two backser will get locked. Sheesh.....
Delete your posts, the rest of us are having good fun and conversation about the man, the music, and a bunch of other tangentially related BS (read: the page of posts about DJ equipment [thumbsup] )
adam
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on July 01, 2009, 07:26:37 AM
Delete your posts, the rest of us are having good fun and conversation about the man, the music, and a bunch of other tangentially related BS (read: the page of posts about DJ equipment [thumbsup] )
adam
I forgot that sarcasm doesn't translate over the interwebs without emoticons. Here are a few, take ur pick
[laugh] [evil] [roll] [puke] [clap]
Quote from: angler on July 01, 2009, 07:40:01 AM
I forgot that sarcasm doesn't translate over the interwebs without emoticons. Here are a few, take ur pick
[laugh] [evil] [roll] [puke] [clap]
;D [thumbsup] [moto] [evil]
Cheers,
Adam
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2300 views lets keep it movin [clap] [clap] [clap] [beer]
hail the king.
redblaxs loves MJ 4 eva.
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on July 01, 2009, 07:40:51 AM
;D [thumbsup] [moto] [evil]
Cheers,
Adam
Yeah, if I was really bothered by the thread, I wouldn't have added to my own misery......
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 01, 2009, 08:01:16 AM
2300 views lets keep it movin [clap] [clap] [clap] [beer]
hail the king.
redblaxs loves MJ 4 eva.
Here's a predator locator, just type in your zip code and you can find local pedo to worship. Oh YAY what a day, happy times for Beck! [thumbsup]
http://www.familywatchdog.us/ (http://www.familywatchdog.us/)
Oh no you didn't(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/smileys/s9.gif)
Quote from: Scottish on July 01, 2009, 08:43:53 AM
Here's a predator locator, just type in your zip code and you can find local pedo to worship. Oh YAY what a day, happy times for Beck! [thumbsup]
http://www.familywatchdog.us/ (http://www.familywatchdog.us/)
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Cheers,
Adam
what is going to happen with Bubbles?
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I am guessing the monkey entered rehab due to his extensive drug use caused by being jerked off by MJ one too many times. Once his addiction passed, he spent several months in a mental hospital getting his life back together. Eventually, he was released and is living in a sanctuary in Florida
or
this really happened:
Whatever happened to Bubbles the chimp?
Now age 26, Michael Jackson's pet is alive and well in Florida sanctuary
PEOPLE.com
updated 8:59 a.m. ET, Tues., June 30, 2009
With all the discussion surrounding the shocking death of Michael Jackson, people have wondered whatever happened to his beloved chimpanzee Bubbles. It turns out, the chimp is alive and well and monkeying around in a Florida primate sanctuary, PEOPLE has learned.
The 26-year old chimp, who lived with Jackson in the late 1980s, has spent the past four years at the Center For Great Apes, home to forty-two chimpanzees and orangutans.
"He's a very sweet and nice chimp, he really is," says sanctuary director Patti Ragan. "I've seen him go to the drinking fountain, start to take a sip of water and then, when he hears one of the younger ones coming, he'll step back and let them have a sip."
A Jackson visit?
Bubbles was born at a facility in Texas that breeds primates for medical testing before Jackson adopted him in the '80s. The chimp arrived at Ragan's sanctuary â€" which is not open to the public â€" in 2005 after the singer's former animal trainer stopped working with primates. Not long after, a rep for Jackson contacted the facility, saying that Michael wanted to come and visit his former buddy. But the singer never made the trip.
Over the years, Bubbles has grown into a good-sized adult, and now weighs 160 lbs. His facial features have also changed since his days when he often romped around with Jackson in matching Western outfits. "That pink baby face of his has disappeared," Ragan says. "He still has a lot of fleshy color in his face. But he's a huge guy now and that probably is going to surprise a lot of people."
These days, he spends his time hanging out with a group of six other chimps. Among his favorite things to do: eating sweet potatoes, listening to flute-and-guitar music, painting and kicking back with longtime buddy Sam, 40. "The two of them like to climb up to the top of a cupola [located on the sanctuary grounds] and just sit there, staring out over the orange groves, watching the traffic in the distance," says Ragan. "He loves being up there."
Bubbles's future
And the chimpanzee hasn't been told of his former owner's recent death. "We haven't said anything to him yet," she says, adding that his mood over the past few days has been typically chimp-like: "He's been his usual self, interacting with friends, eating well, taking cover when it rains."
Ragan says it's not yet known if Jackson stipulated that any money from his estate would be used to support Bubbles, who could easily live to the age of 60. To this date, his care has come from solely from public donations. To learn more about Bubbles's new home, go to CenterForGreatapes.org
© 2009 MSNBC Interactive
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31661637/ns/today_entertainment/ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31661637/ns/today_entertainment/)
His facial features have also changed since his days when he often romped around with Jackson in matching Western outfits.
That brings teh ghey.
Quote from: redxblack on June 29, 2009, 05:52:54 AM
look at the album credits and compare it to the more recent stuff. the genius portion will pan out.
"Genius" is a word used too often. MJ was a singer and dancer, and a great one with millions of fans all around the world. But a genius? Newton was a genius, MJ was a singer.
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I just bought a new car stereo... When you shout out "Soul", it plays soul music. When you shout out "Rock", it plays rock music. Some kids ran in front of my car, and I shouted "f*cking kids!", and it played Michael Jackson.
Q: What's the difference between Michael Jackson and a grocery bag?
A: One is white, made out of plastic, and dangerous for kids to play with and the other you carry your groceries in.
Q: How does Michael Jackson pick his nose?
A: From a catalogue.
thats right rev keep the thread alive we love it 2500 views [beer]
lyrics
Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Situation, aggravation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
Bang bang, shot dead
Everybody's gone mad
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Beat me, hate me
You can never break me
Will me, thrill me
You can never kill me
Jew me, sue me
Everybody do me
Kick me, kike me
Don't you black or white me!
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Tell me what has become of my life
I have a wife and two children who love me
I am the victim of police brutality, now
I'm tired of bein' the victim of hate
You're rapin' me of my pride
Oh, for God's sake
I look to heaven to fulfill its prophecy...
Set me free
Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
trepidation, speculation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
black man, black male
Throw your brother in jail
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Tell me what has become of my rights
Am I invisible because you ignore me?
Your proclamation promised me free liberty, now
I'm tired of bein' the victim of shame
They're throwing me in a class with a bad name
I can't believe this is the land from which I came
You know I do really hate to say it
The government don't wanna see
But if Roosevelt was livin'
He wouldn't let this be, no, no
Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Situation, speculation
Everybody litigation
Beat me, bash me
You can never trash me
Hit me, kick me
You can never get me
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Some things in life they just don't wanna see
But if Martin Luther was livin'
He wouldn't let this be
Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Situation, segregation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
Kick me, strike me
Don't you wrong or right me
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us (Prison Version) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvWMLAWrEjU#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
whoa Diana Ross named guardian of his children in his will. [popcorn]
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 01, 2009, 02:09:42 PM
whoa Diana Ross named guardian of his children in his will. [popcorn]
actually his mom was named guardian...Diana Ross is the #2 choice.
Diana would be a better 1st choice though...kids would think MJ was still alive. ;)
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 01, 2009, 02:00:33 PM
thats right rev keep the thread alive we love it 2500 views
Figured you needed a reason to stroke your ego, instead of stroking yourself to mj videos and pics.
Now for more mj jokes.
Only in America can you be born a poor black boy and die a rich white woman.
Q: How can you tell if Michael Jackson has a hot date?
A: There's a big wheel parked outside his house.
Q: Why does Michael Jackson like twenty eight year olds?
A: Because there are twenty of them.
Q: Who does Michael Jackson consider a Perfect “10″?
A: Two 5 year olds.
Q: Why did Michael Jackson place a phone call to Boyz-2-Men??
A: He thought it was a delivery service.
Q: What has 18 balls and 3 pubic hairs?
A: A Michael Jackson slumber party.
Q: What's brown and often found in a baby's diaper?
A: Michael Jackson's hand.
they are now serving McMicheal Burgers at McDonald's.... 50 year old meat stuff between 7 year old buns..
Michael Jackson's attorney told him he could only date twenty-nine year olds. Michael replied, "That many?"
Q: What were Michaels dying words? ''
A: Take me to the children's ward''
Michael Jackson Parody (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g58rRcJRNM#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Michael Jackson Tribute@Apollo Theater Today (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shEzybWlpaM#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Michael Jackson - You Rock My World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3wShd_bX8A#noexternalembed-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
Michael Jackson Best Dance Moves (1958-2009) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKBLxh3u0tM#lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
what did the woman laying out at the beach say to MJ?
you're in my son.
Why was MJ kicked out of the cub scouts?
he had a pack a day habit.
thats all I got.
so funny how many people PM me regarding their thoughts on how they adored MJ but they are afraid to post them here and when they do post here they are nothing like their PMs ???
amazing photo
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Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 01, 2009, 04:03:54 PM
so funny how many people PM me regarding their thoughts on how they adored MJ but they are afraid to post them here and when they do post here they are nothing like their PMs ???
That's weird. I keep getting PM's from people that hate MJ and are afraid to post up. Small world. :P
Hey Beck - Do you realize what the P in PM stands for? ;)
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 01, 2009, 04:03:54 PM
so funny how many people PM me regarding their thoughts on how they adored MJ but they are afraid to post them here and when they do post here they are nothing like their PMs ???
amazing photo
(http://photos-a-2.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs082.snc1/4758_1164208352181_1437040574_458968_4147313_n.jpg)
Who's the other guy?
Snoop Dog?
;D
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 01, 2009, 04:03:54 PM
so funny how many people PM me regarding their thoughts on how they adored MJ but they are afraid to post them here and when they do post here they are nothing like their PMs ???
Is that this the last resort? All you can do is try to discredit the people that are making fun of your dead hero?
If these PM's truly did happen, why are you posting up about them? As redxblack said, do you not understand the concept of "Private Message"? I hope the people that trusted you with their personal thoughts understand that this was a petty attempt at redeeming yourself and will not lose faith that the rest of us can respect their wanted privacy.
You sir (and I use the term sir loosely) are a tool for posting up about what others have confided in you. (I thought about sending this in a private message, but would it truly remain private?)
Now, back to your regularly scheduled MJ bashing!
The guy's networth is 536million
He only has 600k cash
that is make the beast with two backsing pathedic.
Talk about a material life of possessions.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on July 02, 2009, 05:01:05 AM
The guy's networth is 536million
He only has 600k cash
that is make the beast with two backsing pathedic.
Talk about a material life of possessions.
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1907401,00.html (http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1907401,00.html)
:-\
Adam
Quote from: Rev. Millertime on July 01, 2009, 10:29:46 PM
Is that this the last resort? All you can do is try to discredit the people that are making fun of your dead hero?
If these PM's truly did happen, why are you posting up about them? As redxblack said, do you not understand the concept of "Private Message"? I hope the people that trusted you with their personal thoughts understand that this was a petty attempt at redeeming yourself and will not lose faith that the rest of us can respect their wanted privacy.
You sir (and I use the term sir loosely) are a tool for posting up about what others have confided in you. (I thought about sending this in a private message, but would it truly remain private?)
Now, back to your regularly scheduled MJ bashing!
unless he posted the contents of said PMs, i'd say he hasn't betrayed any confidence.
Rev-who the fuc.k posted anyone's PM's?
are things that lame and boring in ND that you have nothing better to do with your life they say things like
"derrr okie dokie lets get back to MJ bashing ah har har"
how old are you 6?
watch who you're calling a tool church boy ;)
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on July 02, 2009, 05:45:55 AM
Rev-who the fuc.k posted anyone's PM's?
are things that lame and boring in ND that you have nothing better to do with your life they say things like
"derrr okie dokie lets get back to MJ bashing ah har har"
how old are you 6?
C'mon Beck ... we don't want this MJ train of fun to get locked & shut down
Play nice everyone [beer]
Adam
this one is done. I'm glad the post that finished it off was self-deleted (even if it was after the thread got locked and I commented on it elsewhere).