Michael Jackson Tributes

The death of Michael Jackson last night came as an enormous shock for many of us and the tributes have poured in. Hailed a great entertainer and highly successful, his death comes as he was about to embark on a fifty day concert run. 

In fact the number of people who have given tribute has been incredible. They recognise him as a star, legend and praise his achievements.

Gordon Brown, the British Prime Minister gave his condolences, along with David Cameron, the conservative opposition leader.

Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Quincy Jones, Sir Paul McCartney added their tributes, a few of many from the entertainment industry.

Uri Geller spoke about how he argued with Michael and how they fell out and made up.

Lionel Blair phoned in to a British Television Show to praise his dancing and particular the thriller routine that has been copied and parodied all over the place.

Television programmes have turned their whole sections of their shows to make tributes to the man. People spoke about regrets they missed his concerts and will no longer get the chance

God father to Michael Jackson’s children pledged his own support for the family and expressed his shock at the news.

Phone-ins to these programs have uncovered stories about people who heard him play piano during a shopping trip and how people worked with him in his career ever since the days of the Jackson Five.

The morning after his death these tributes flood the television screens, web pages and radio waves across the world.

People have used the example of Elvis and people see the same similarities with his passing. They say everyone will remember when they heard about the death of Michael Jackson.