ghost of miles Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) That's what TMZ is saying. NPR and other news sources reporting that he's been taken to the hospital after an apparent cardiac arrest. Edited June 25, 2009 by ghost of miles Quote
RDK Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Yep, heart attack at least. Many reports now suggesting the big sleep. So far, everything unconfirmed. Quote
ghost of miles Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) CNN's report says he was revived at his house--that differs from the TMZ report. Will be odd if he's truly passed away. OFF THE WALL and THRILLER were ubiquitous when I was growing up... whether you liked the music or not (and I actually liked quite a lot of the music off those two albums), it was omnipresent in a way I don't think I've heard since. EDIT: L.A. Times says he's in a coma. Edited June 25, 2009 by ghost of miles Quote
ghost of miles Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Posted June 25, 2009 L.A. Times now reporting that city and law enforcement officials confirm Jackson has passed away. Quote
7/4 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Now they're saying he went hiking on the Appalachian Trail.. ... Quote
papsrus Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 L.A. Times now reporting that city and law enforcement officials confirm Jackson has passed away. He'll deny it. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Whatever the personal feelings of fans and family, hundreds of lawyers just smelled huge paydays. Quote
ValerieB Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Whatever the personal feelings of fans and family, hundreds of lawyers just smelled huge paydays. how many concerts will be cancelled on this world tour? Quote
Dan Gould Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Exactly. If you liked his music, I'm sorry for your loss. And I'm sure his family members are suffering, and its unfortunate to lose a family member so young. Personally I'll think about the children who won't be abused in the future. Quote
catesta Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Damn, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson in the same day. I'll miss Farrah.... Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 Brace yourselves for Liza appearances on Larry King. Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 You must mean LiSa Marie. NO, Lisa with an S is tolerable. The Z person is not. Quote
Morganized Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 Whatever the personal feelings of fans and family, hundreds of lawyers just smelled huge paydays. Quote
John L Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 Will be odd if he's truly passed away. OFF THE WALL and THRILLER were ubiquitous when I was growing up... whether you liked the music or not (and I actually liked quite a lot of the music off those two albums), it was omnipresent in a way I don't think I've heard since. Yes, Michael Jackson was a tremendous talent. Those two records (Off the Wall and Thriller) sounded extremely dynamic and innovative when they were first released. They have had such a huge impact on subsequent pop music that it is easy to forget just how original they sounded at the time. RIP Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 Yes, Michael Jackson was a tremendous talent. Those two records (Off the Wall and Thriller) sounded extremely dynamic and innovative when they were first released. They have had such a huge impact on subsequent pop music that it is easy to forget just how original they sounded at the time. I was there at the time, and I will agree with you about Off the Wall. Quote
Hardbopjazz Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 Not a big fan, but did have a shit load of talent. RIP Michael. Quote
mjzee Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 OK, here's my Michael Jackson story: I was working at an entertainment superstore in the early '90's that sold a lot of records. Every so often an artist would visit, and would be shown to the owner's office for a chat and a photo. I often took the pictures. One day Michael Jackson was there. I was about to take the picture when he called me aside and said, in that whispery voice of his, "When you take the picture, make sure that you get me from here" (the top of his head) "to here" (his belt buckle). Only after I left did I realize the meaning of his request: he didn't want me to take a closeup of his face. His face was pretty creepy. It reminded me of one of those grinning skulls. And he had a band-aid across the bridge of his nose, perhaps the result of some recent whittling. Ah, show biz will make you crazy. Rest in peace, Michael. Oh, one more thing: I still remember my brother remarking to me, in 1969, "the only thing weirder than Michael Jackson singing 'I Want You Back' is Mary Hopkin singing 'Those Were The Days.'" Quote
Soulstation1 Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) Triller generated $4.1 billion No record will ever come close to that Edit Triller's production costs were $750K MJ earned $2 per album and cassette Edited June 26, 2009 by Soulstation1 Quote
Noj Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 Spinning Off The Wall now. He sure got creepy, but this album is great. RIP. Quote
vajerzy Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 He certainly defined the 80's...my 31 year old daughter is bummin'......she played Thriller 24/7- I never tired of hearing it. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 Off The Wall is my fave MJ CD Got Thriller going now Check out JOS on Bad Quote
Harold_Z Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 What a great talent! RIP. Whatever the personal feelings of fans and family, hundreds of lawyers just smelled huge paydays. I was thinking the same thing about "expose" books. Quote
Bright Moments Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 Whatever the personal feelings of fans and family, hundreds of lawyers just smelled huge paydays. how so? Quote
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