Michael Jackson

Well, it's starting to sink in for me now. I only learned of Michael Jackson's death when I was watching the start of BBC World News America, so I quickly tuned onto Fox News and learned all about it.

His death hits me in a big way. I grew up in the 1980's and he was THE top performer in that era. I grew up listening to Thriller, Beat it, Billie Jean, Bad and so many others. His music RULED ALL!! I was also aware of his legal troubles the crept up in the 1990s, plus his ever growing eccentric behavior. By then I was moving onto other bands and musicians, but I always enjoyed listening to Micheal's stuff no and then. When I got my Xbox and Xbox 360, I made sure to put in a few good Michael Jackson songs in the hard drives so I can listen to Beat It while racing in Forza 2.

On a related note, I'm also saddened by the passing of both Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett. I always watched Ed McMahon when he appeared on the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day telethons and I do recall seeing Farrah on Charlie's Angels as well. Both were great talents and I was equally shocked to hear that they both passed away, along with Michael.

I always said 2009 was a terrible year. The entire world now mourns the loss of the King of Pop. I feel like playing some Billie Jean now. :(

I've had Thriller on re-run for the last three hours.

R.I.P MJ

Yes he was the best in the 1980s, but when the mid 90's came around that all the trouble came about him. But I didn't let that get to me. I didn't listen to that. It didn't effect me listening to his music. Which during that was was pretty awesome as well. But I agree in the 80s that was his decade. I heard about Ed by watching Star Search and The Johnny Carson Show. Farrah through Charlie's Angels.

I am listening to his album "Dangerous" now. Great music right there. I might listen to History next. I want to hear Thriller, Bad, Billie Jean, and Beat It.

I swear 2009 has turned to the worst year. And I truly believe it is the worst year. I admit it.