Michael Jackson’s Death: Who Liked Him, and Who Didn’t?
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A brief article on Michael Jackson’s recent death- and some of the media that has followed it.
Michael Joseph Jackson, a famous American musician known mostly for his great music and ethnic transformation, died last week on June 25, 2009.
At his commemoration, countless of people wept for his death- his international fame also caused people around the world to play Michael Jackson’s more famous songs such as Thriller and Beat It to commemorate his death.
The more controversial issue that has aroused has been Reverend Al Sharpton’s comments about Michael Jackson which have greatly offended his fans of various ethnicities.
Sharpton said last Sunday at the First African methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angelse that “I am here because of the disgraceful and the despicable way some elements of the media have tried to destroy the legacy and image of Michael Jackson.”
Sharpton then went on to say that Michael Jackson had not been praised or shown nearly as much respect as Frank Sinatra or Elvis Presley had been when they passed away simply because he was black.
The counter-argument that many angry fans have raised is that Elvis was consistently criticized afterwards for his drug usage. Another comment was that Michael Jackson was now known as the “King of Pop,” whereas Elvis also claimed a similar crown; the “King of Rock.”
As for Frank Sinatra, his albums hit a record high in the number of sold copies after his death. Michael Jackson’s CDs have never sold faster.
Despite Sharpton’s accusation of racism, millions have tuned in to several programs on various networks on the radio and online about Michael’s life and legacy.
9 Comments
I dont think that Micheal being black had anything to do with it at all,but we all think what we want .For awhile ,he took over the media in all forms and fans around the world mourned him.They didnt care what color he was and possibly what he did is now in the hands of God.What should stand out is he left a legacy that will be hard to beat,not what his past actions were or racism issues.Plus remember that Micheal was human and did make mistakes like the rest of us,maybe just in a bigger fashion.
I think Micheal Jackson was awsome. I didn’t care what people said about him ahis color. it didn’t matter if your black or white, he was the greatest innterainer of the world.
Michael Jackson will live on forever. People make and made their own judgments of him, but no proof ever arose. I think the media had a tremendous affect on what people though of him. They seem to exaggerate so much about everything!
very well written peace.
so long MJ
I really hope Michael can rest in peace, whether people liked him or not he really deserves peace.
I respect MJ as the greatest musician, but I don’t respect him as a human. He had a terribly bad personal life. Anyway, I wish him to rest in peace!!!
However hard his childhood was, it all added up to him becoming one of the best entertainers in the world. Who cares what hatemakers think!
It is true what the rev sharpton had said.about Michael jackson,stop trying to put down these great black great entertainers these people need to STOP this.it dos not get better then this man hear Michael jackson,and i am so Glad that they put him away.like the king that he truly was!..he was the best entertainer in the world.and i am going to make sure,that my kids and there kids.will give Honers to this Man.in tell the end of time.i pray that Michael jackson will never be for gotton.Rip king of pop.noing that you were the best that this world has ever seen.we love you & miss you dearly..
in my life time.he is,and was the best.and who ever said that he was not.is lieing,give him the honors that hes due.he is the king of pop,and there will never be another like him in this life time,we lost one of the true greats,,most of are world morns for you. miss’s him& love him.Rip king, for we will never put enyone in your place.the king of pop,belongs only to you Michael jackson.for ever.and ever,we miss you.and we love u,all ways,