The 'King of Pop' still lives…
By Julia Dudley
In the grace of a song, there is a voice that echoes through the decades, uplifting soul tunes for the millions who listen. However, whats most devastating is the hidden boy behind the music who has suffered great loss, humiliation and illnesses of the mind and spirit. Indeed, he was the King of Pop.
Coined Jacko which rhymes with another degrading term, the late Michael Jackson had his last performance of will, which would shock his adversaries into a moment of silencehis unprecedented death, June 25, 2009 during the mid-afternoon in Southern California.
Although the circumstances surrounding his death are just has extraordinary as his persona, one thing is certain is that he touched the souls of many lives across the worldit would be at age 50 that he would have a sold out European tour within eight hours.
The man behind the music could not withstand his own look, but the voice and signature dance moves bypassed any deformities pointed out by antagonizing observers. His skin became brighter every several years, his nose, questionable to its smaller and smaller size. Even the black community had concerns of his demeanor, although they still accepted him as their own with conditions
To the mesmerized audience, they were like parents proud to see their child perform, looking past the bad behavior or eccentric personality. Screaming in the audience in joy, pain and reflection, hearts danced with the beats and souls moved with the rhythm of the MJ phenomena.
Thriller, Beat It, ABC and the other hits of the 13, MJ made history with his bashful demeanor and unpredictable business tactics. . For Paul McCartney, a long-time friend of MJ, would be devastated to know that MJ, took over 50 percent of the right to the Beatles catalog, although he told McCartney it was nothing personal. His marriage to Lisa Presley sprouted rumors of disbelief and foul play to alls demise. The Neverland Ranch became a little boys dream, and a petslike Bubblessafe haven. And then it was difficult for the public to accept as true the sexual allegations and financial downfalls from pretentious investments only a boy would venture.
In his walk of fame, a star was born forever, embed into the Hollywood walkway, embedded into the memories of the masses, embedded into the spirit of humankind. This is what we should honor, even if the details of is death are unsettling.
In the San Joaquin Valley, Michael Jacksons legacy will be honored at the Michael Jackson Memorial Tribute: Celebrating the Magic of MJ. The community has come together to honor the soul of man who touched others spirit, Sunday, June 28th at the Smokehouse Restaurant Bar & Grill and July 5th at the African-American Historical and Cultural Museum of the san Joaquin Valley.
MJ Final Community CelebrationJuly 5th
Valley Black Talk Radio, SJV Black Chamber of Commerce, and the African-American Museum invite all the San Joaquin Valley Community to bring their MJ talents and spirits for a fulfilling day of celebration that touches the soul as he did. Let us all do a final tribute to his memory and music at the MJ Final Community Celebration.
This event will take place in the courtyard of the African-American Museum on 1857 Fulton St. in Fresno, CA.
This event is free, and the community is welcome to come and enjoy the day from 10 AM to 8 PM, chit-chatting with other citizens about their favorite MJ songs. Or, feel free to make your comments on the lasting DVD we will provide for community members for purchase for only $10. We will fit the best 80 minutes from June 28th and the July 5th events, as people reflect on the King of Pop who is now gone in body, but still here in soul.
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