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Posted by: Andy Jun 25 2009, 11:52 PM

Though he had many faults and quirks through his turbulent and often troubled life, he undoubtedly provided the world with some classic and unique music and will be a great loss to many for that very reason

R.I.P.

Posted by: AmieB Jun 26 2009, 06:29 AM

All my life from i loved his music and wanted to see him. I grew up listening to his music. I got tickets to see him in August and was so excited. I was devasted when i woke up this morning to the news, in fact i cried which surprised me. No matter what people think of his lifestyle he is one of the best artists in the world. I have all his albums and played one very loud on the way to work this morning. He will be remembered forever. Amie

Posted by: scott Jun 26 2009, 07:01 AM

I blame it on the boogie.

Posted by: JMH Jun 26 2009, 08:18 AM

I blame it on the sunshine!

Posted by: TallDarkAndHandsome Jun 26 2009, 08:29 AM

I blame it on the good times...

Posted by: scott Jun 26 2009, 08:36 AM

Don't blame it on the sunshine! Dont blame it on the good times!!

Anyway, his dates in london have now officially been cancelled. Thomas (age 12) and Jack (age 13) are said to be "gutted"

Posted by: JMH Jun 26 2009, 08:39 AM

We know, we know! It just didn't flow as well! Apart from that I don't blame it on the moonlight either!

Who are Thomas and Jack?

Posted by: scott Jun 26 2009, 08:46 AM

EDIT: Actually, have a think about it and come back to me when you get it!

Posted by: Bloggo Jun 26 2009, 08:50 AM

Scott, you're bad!!

Posted by: GMR Jun 26 2009, 10:05 AM

He was a very troubled person. A black man who was good looking and decide to morph himself into a white caricature of Judy Garland and Elizabeth Taylor and who had a monkey as a friend. A really troubled person. He did leave us with some great music though. My favourite was "Ben". Funny enough that was about a rat!!

Posted by: JMH Jun 26 2009, 10:46 AM

Sorry, either not on your wavelength or having a blonde/senior moment or possibly all 3!

Still don't get it!

Posted by: Darren Jun 26 2009, 11:54 AM

I bet Farrah Fawcett is wishing she chose a different day to die.

Posted by: dannyboy Jun 26 2009, 12:04 PM

He was an easy target. The tabloids fell over themselves to lambast him.

He was no more troubled than a lot of other child stars, but the media singled him out for a pasting. Many child stars, deprived of what should be the best years of their lives struggle in later years.

The media loves building up celebrity & then smashing it down. A bit like Gazza, Frank Bruno, etc etc.

I bet there is already a whole slew of saddos on the 'phone to the Max Cliffords of the World wanting 6 figures sums for their made up tales.

Elvis wasn't exactly 100% when he went, Ozzy Osborne is a caricature of himself at the beck & call of his Svengali of a wife, Phil Spector is in jail for murder, It is ironic that you mention Garland & Taylor - both of whom have had a life of personal problems, insecurity & plastic surgery.

ps - I have never bought a Jackson record & don't really like his material. Weird Al did a good cover though.

Posted by: Ally_HP Jun 26 2009, 12:05 PM

dont be so morbid Darren! people dont choose to die!!

Posted by: Good Boy Racer Jun 26 2009, 12:14 PM

Police say Michael Jacksons death could be suspicious, their currently looking for a smooth criminal, he could be black or white but he's definitely bad and dangerous. They got fingerprints off the wall and they say say say there was a man in the mirror, so he has to be there. They would like Ben and Billy Jean to come forward but they dont want to be starting something, Police say they don't stop till they get enough as they found blood on the dance floor, it's going to be a tough case but they will beat it. Police say its a real thriller.

Posted by: Darren Jun 26 2009, 12:43 PM

Well, actually....

My point was, Farrah died yesterday after a long battle with cancer and to see the media frenzy today you wouldn't have thought she had. Not a single mention on BBC Breakfast. Farrah passed away with quiet dignity after living a relatively normal life.

Posted by: Bloggo Jun 26 2009, 12:48 PM

Well I liked it Darren. Ironic eh!!

Posted by: dannyboy Jun 26 2009, 01:05 PM

You mean Wacko was wacked?!!?

Posted by: AmieB Jun 26 2009, 01:13 PM

Who is Farrah Fawcett? Im not being sarci either....

Posted by: Darren Jun 26 2009, 01:20 PM

Bless you, for you are far too young to remember Farrah, her Hair and Smile. In the late 70's and 80's her hairsytle was the 'Rachel' of it's day.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farrah_Fawcett

Posted by: Bloggo Jun 26 2009, 01:21 PM

Farrah Fawcett Major. One time wife of Lee Major, actor Bionic Man
Glamour actress and also girlfriend of Ryan O'Neal.
American actress in Charlies Angels on film and TV.
Lived in Berverley Hills.

Posted by: dannyboy Jun 26 2009, 01:34 PM

Now you may not know Farrah Fawcett was, but surely you know what google is?

Posted by: AmieB Jun 26 2009, 01:38 PM

What was wrong with asking on here?

Posted by: AmieB Jun 26 2009, 01:38 PM

Thanks for other replies

Posted by: GMR Jun 26 2009, 02:04 PM

I agree. I remembered her and mentioned her on my forum. She was a good actress and a popular image in the 70's.

Posted by: GMR Jun 26 2009, 02:07 PM

She was in Charlie's Angel's in the TV series in the 70's. She became a pin up girl and was also known for her beautiful hair. She was also married to Lee Majors (the 6 million dollar man).

Posted by: Bill1 Jun 26 2009, 04:07 PM

Beautiful hair? And the rest

Posted by: Bill1 Jun 26 2009, 04:10 PM

Blame it on the Council.

Posted by: GMR Jun 26 2009, 04:20 PM

Admittedly the rest was better.... but I was trying to keep things wholesome.

Posted by: Iommi Jun 26 2009, 04:33 PM

I'm not a great fan of his music, but his music does form a part of the soundtrack to my life in the 80s. The one thing I do not look forward to now is the hype that follows these things, wall to wall music, programs, mags, etc... there's money in them there celebrity deaths.

I remember when Diana died, as it was very close to a bereavement of mine. I felt, in a way, that it amplified my own grief and made the period even more difficult to come to terms with.

Posted by: GMR Jun 26 2009, 06:36 PM

But you must like some sort of music? You do mention that Jackson's music was the soundtrack of your life. as for Diana..... I heard it on the 6.30 am news on a Sunday.... I couldn't get back to bed.

Posted by: Hugh Saskin Jun 26 2009, 07:06 PM

Mass hysteria of a nation, I'm afraid - just like when she died. The trick cyclists have been all over this phenomena is the past, looks like it's going to have to be reviewed all over again. Now, if Jacko had met his end on the bollards in Newbury...

Sorry chums, as they used to say, 'Get a grip!'

Posted by: GMR Jun 26 2009, 07:49 PM

If Wacko jacko met his end on Newbury bollards his fans would be worshipping the bollards and anything else that erected itself in such a manner.

Posted by: Iommi Jun 26 2009, 11:25 PM

Sorry matey, you need to learn to read with more comprehension. I never said I don't like music and I never said Jackson's music was the soundtrack of my life.

Posted by: GMR Jun 27 2009, 10:04 AM

You should learn to stop splitting hairs and being annoying. You don't have to take everything literally as if you are a kid learning life. You said "I'm not a great fan of his music, but his music does form a part of the soundtrack to my life in the 80s" Don't be so pedantic. Try to play the game instead of being irritating.

Do you realise that you have to be over 18 to be on here? Has your mummy given you permission to be on here?

Posted by: Iommi Jun 27 2009, 10:11 AM

I'm not splitting hairs, your post simply doesn't make sense AND changes the meaning of what I said. Your questions didn't make sense, so I was not able to respond in any other way. Being pedantic is being obsessive about detail, you utterly misquoted and misrepresented what I posted to a point where I couldn't understand what you were driving at.


BTW, any more outbursts like this and I will certainly be posting a complaint.

Posted by: GMR Jun 27 2009, 10:20 AM

It does make sense, it just doesn't make sense to you. I suggest that you find somebody else to debate with, as I will. That would be the easiest option.

I wish you all the best my friend.

Posted by: Iommi Jun 27 2009, 10:30 AM

It would be more appropriate, I think, if you would clarify for me what you meant, rather than continue patronising me.

Here's an open question, does any one know what GMR meant by this, "But you must like some sort of music? You do mention that Jackson's music was the soundtrack of your life", as I have no idea. Particularly as it was in direct response to my post.

Posted by: J C Jun 27 2009, 10:48 AM

I think you'll find it's called catharsis

Posted by: Iommi Jun 27 2009, 11:06 AM

Yes, I feel, as I did with my own bereavement, that it seems self indulgent. Not that it is necessarily a bad thing.

Posted by: Bill1 Jun 28 2009, 10:30 AM

No.

And as for the over 18 nonsense, well............