When I was younger, I fancied myself to be in love with Michael Jackson. Ok, not love LOVE but something about his sheer energy, fabulous music, stage presence and *troubled past* seemed terribly attractive. The fallen hero and all that jazz… Today MJ has turned into this weird animal, this strange kind of a being, sexless, colorless, nearly nose-less! If only he had stuck to being that cute Afro-American kid with the infectious smile… I and a million other people would have continued loving him gladly. At this point, a TV is blaring out the latest news regarding the verdict. The jury should be out any time now and God alone knows what is in store for the King of Pop. Whatever his sentence be, I can never detest the guy. For me, there is none other like him.
If only his awareness was high and clear all the time… he would retired as the most fascinating pop star in history.
Added later: He has been acquitted of all 10 charges. Is he lucky or is he lucky???!!!!
sayantan says:
Its sad how some people overstay their welcome.. It happens in all spheres of life not just music…..People should know when they are done and its the right time to get out.:)
June 13, 2005 — 8:50 pm
Lakshmi says:
Or reinvent themselves. Like Amitabh Bachchan and not Rajesh Khanna!
June 14, 2005 — 8:07 am
sayantan says:
Hmmm true..You gotta move with the times,,,,
June 14, 2005 — 8:57 pm
radhika74 says:
i somehow always believed he was innocent..and yes,just like you,i could never hate him..loved his music as a teen.
June 14, 2005 — 1:41 am
Lakshmi says:
My sentiments exactly.
June 14, 2005 — 8:07 am
deelight says:
I had gone for the MJ show when it happened in B’bay…it was by far the most mind blowing show I’ve gone to. I’m not a big MJ fan but the man is such a performer. I was blown by the dude. It’s sad to see him turn into such a neurotic nut.
June 14, 2005 — 4:07 am
Lakshmi says:
My college was bang opposite the stadium where he was performing. It was during our study leave and we stepped out for a break while the concert was on.. Man, we were nearly eaten by the crowds! He was heard all over Andheri, I think…:-)
June 14, 2005 — 8:08 am
pink_illusions says:
I love him too. And I know he’s done shit in the past but this time I think he’s innocent. God bless him
June 14, 2005 — 8:45 am
deardeeps says:
True
Same here. I used to idolize him when I was young. I remember me and my brother buying casettes of his every time a new one released 🙂
As you say, he has turned into one of these creatures now. I don’t know whether to feel pity for him or be angry that its such a loss! But again, I can never ever detest the guy 🙂 He will be the king of pop for me forever 🙂
June 22, 2005 — 7:24 am