Michael Jackson died today. Already the news channels are clamouring over themselves to get the best story. It reminds me of the hysteria that surrounded the deaths of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. But, love him or hate him, Jackson holds as important a place in popular music history as Presley and Lennon. The phenomenon that was Thriller speaks for itself, especially considering "Beat It" has one of the best guitar solos ever.
While I was never a big MJ fan, I enjoy his hits and I own a copy of Thriller (on vinyl) and I'll confess to being amused by his wacky behaviour. He was an icon and an influence. It's sad that he has passed.
RIP Michael Jackson.
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