Alright,so I've never been a huge Micheal Jackson fan...I'll admit that I did as a 12 year old kid go nuts for Thriller just like every other kid in my sixth grade did.But after that his music just never recaptured that feeling of 83' and he just got weird.Its sad that his last 15 years or so,he didnt really release much music and ended up having to leave this country because of legal issues (which I'm not going to discuss).Anyways the dude was an icon for many and deserves the respect to acknowledge and appreciate what he did.
Now that being said.I was really appalled at the piss poor coverage being done by MTV and the other music channels. I mean they had a nice little MTV News broadcast where they actually had an appearance by Kurt Loder (remember him??) and they seemed to actually act like they were going to have a nice tribute to him...but that lasted just long enough for them to get to their umpteenth reality show of the day 16 and Pregnant.
Sigh,so let me get this right MTV...a musical legend,who coincidentally pretty much made MTV into the monster phenomenon that it was in the 80's passes away,and thats the best you can do?? Thats ass!!! It just goes to show you how crappy MTV has gotten...hell and the sad thing is they werent the only one doing it,VH1 which you would figure if MTV isnt showing anything would have plenty,had some bullshit reality show on also.
All I'm saying is...Look MTV you used to be this really cool ass channel that showed music videos and introduced the world to musicians who you wouldnt ever see...and would have all kinds of information on upcoming albums and tours and stuff.If you wanted to see what was going on in music,you put it on MTV.Now ever since that goddamn Real World came on 17 years ago with all those whiny bitches on there,MTV has gradually gotten to where they pretty much could give a rats ass about music and just wanna show stupid ass people doing stupid ass shit.Its sad.
Let me put it this way...I almost wouldn't be surprised if that dumb no talent chick Lauren from whatever that dumb show is called..The Hills?? Anyways if she got hit by a bus tomorrow Final Destination style (if you've seen the movie you know what I mean),MTV would be running a non stop 48 hour The Hills marathon...but fuckin Micheal Jackson dies and his tribute gets kicked off the air to show a dumb 16 year old whore who couldnt keep her legs closed shop at Walmart for diapers???WTF???
All I'm saying is that look the dude deserves a lot better than that by the channel he frickin basically made.
Rest in peace MJ.
Here's an excerpt from my 'blog'
ReplyDelete...I have no right or reason to judge his life, as I have no first hand experience of it, but I'm very saddened that this amazing performer who brought so much joy and success to people worldwide ended his life on such a low note. I think the issues of the recent years have completely clouded his extensive humaniatarian efforts ("We Are the World" ring a bell?). Just listen to much of his music and you can hear his overt messages of desire for change. Man in the Mirror and Heal the World are just examples of this. The list could go on.
I hope that he can find some peace now, as it does not appear he had much of it in life.
I also just can't help thinking that when Princess Di, Anna Nicole and Heath Ledger died we heard so much abut their children and who is going to be caring for them. In all the news I have watched I've seen next to no mention of the 3 children who just lost their only parent.
A King and an Angel leaving us on the same day. Sad day. I pray that the suffering is done for you both. Enjoy the peace, at last.