Comments on: Michael Jackson dead http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/ Music reporter Tad Dickens enjoys pickin' and grinnin' and drummin', and he likes to write about music. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:54:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Riley http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1549 Riley Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:20:20 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1549 I consider myself one of Michael's biggest fans... he is going to be missed terribly in the world of music and dance. He was a genius who transformed pop culture. No matter what you think of him personally, no one can deny his natural raw talent. I believe we were all inspired by his music at one time or another. "Keep the Faith" from the Dangerous album is one of his best songs, in my opinion. The positive message that is conveys is one that is missing is so many songs today. His song writing and overall composition was one of greatness. I have 4 tickets to his opening night stand at the O2 arena in London, England. I had never seen Michael in concert and when I heard about his stand of London concerts, I knew I had to go. I signed up for a pre-sale code and to my surprise, I received one. Then, I woke up at 2am to get online and buy tickets... I got right through. Nothing like this ever happens to me, but finally, I thought... "this is it" I am going to a MJ concert. Needless to say, I was heartbroken when he died. Not because I could possibly lose my $500, but because I never got to experience the magic in person. I had felt it from watching performances at home, but I never got to live in that moment live. This is getting long, but no matter what you think of him personally, let's respect his music, his dance, and his soul. He went through a lot in his life and he deserves to be celebrated. I consider myself one of Michael's biggest fans... he is going to be missed terribly in the world of music and dance. He was a genius who transformed pop culture. No matter what you think of him personally, no one can deny his natural raw talent. I believe we were all inspired by his music at one time or another.

"Keep the Faith" from the Dangerous album is one of his best songs, in my opinion. The positive message that is conveys is one that is missing is so many songs today. His song writing and overall composition was one of greatness.

I have 4 tickets to his opening night stand at the O2 arena in London, England. I had never seen Michael in concert and when I heard about his stand of London concerts, I knew I had to go. I signed up for a pre-sale code and to my surprise, I received one. Then, I woke up at 2am to get online and buy tickets... I got right through. Nothing like this ever happens to me, but finally, I thought... "this is it" I am going to a MJ concert.

Needless to say, I was heartbroken when he died. Not because I could possibly lose my $500, but because I never got to experience the magic in person. I had felt it from watching performances at home, but I never got to live in that moment live.

This is getting long, but no matter what you think of him personally, let's respect his music, his dance, and his soul. He went through a lot in his life and he deserves to be celebrated.

]]> By: joe http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1541 joe Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:23:13 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1541 fame & social responsibility are two different things... his fame was thirty years ago, he had no responsibility! fame & social responsibility are two different things...
his fame was thirty years ago, he had no responsibility!

]]> By: pammala http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1540 pammala Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:42:32 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1540 A musical genius who will be missed. Sorry he had such a horrible childhood. A musical genius who will be missed. Sorry he had such a horrible childhood.

]]> By: joe http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1539 joe Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:31:11 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1539 He finally got what he deserved. all child molesters deserve death. He finally got what he deserved. all child molesters deserve death.

]]> By: D. COOPER http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1538 D. COOPER Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:07:04 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1538 MICHEAL JACKSON HAS BEEN CALLED THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER IN THE WORLD, AND I CERTAINLY AGREE WITH THAT. I KNOW EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN OPINION ABOUT THE ALLEGED CHARGES HE FACED, AND, HERE'S MINE. WHY WOULD A PARENT ALLOW THEIR CHILD TO STAY WITH AN ALLEGED CHILD ABUSER. I BELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE DID EXACTLY WHAT THEY SAT OUT TO DO, AND THAT WAS TO USE THEIR OWN CHILD AS A PAWN FOR FINANCIAL GAIN. IF I EVEN HAD AN INKLING OF SOMEONE TOUCHING MY CHILD IN ANY INAPPROPRIATE WAY, THERE WOULD NOT BE ENOUGH MONEY IN THE WORLD TO SATISFY ME. I WOULD WANT THEM BEHIND BARS. SOME PEOPLE WILL DO ANYTHING FOR MONEY AS WE ALL KNOW. MICHEAL GAVE THEM EXACTLY WHAT HE KNEW THEY WANTED, RATHER THAN GO THROUGH A LENGTHY TRIAL, PEOPLE PAY OUT EVERYDAY JUST FOR THAT REASON,CELEBRITY OR NOT. WE WILL ALL HAVE TO GO BEFORE GOD FOR JUDGEMENT WHEN OUR DEATH COMES, MAYBE WE SHOULD ALL TAKE A LOOK AT THE MAN IN THE MIRROR. MICHEAL JACKSON HAS BEEN CALLED THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER IN THE WORLD, AND I CERTAINLY AGREE WITH THAT. I KNOW EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN OPINION ABOUT THE ALLEGED CHARGES HE FACED, AND, HERE'S MINE. WHY WOULD A PARENT ALLOW THEIR CHILD TO STAY WITH AN ALLEGED CHILD ABUSER. I BELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE DID EXACTLY WHAT THEY SAT OUT TO DO, AND THAT WAS TO USE THEIR OWN CHILD AS A PAWN FOR FINANCIAL GAIN. IF I EVEN HAD AN INKLING OF SOMEONE TOUCHING MY CHILD IN ANY INAPPROPRIATE WAY, THERE WOULD NOT BE ENOUGH MONEY IN THE WORLD TO SATISFY ME. I WOULD WANT THEM BEHIND BARS. SOME PEOPLE WILL DO ANYTHING FOR MONEY AS WE ALL KNOW. MICHEAL GAVE THEM EXACTLY WHAT HE KNEW THEY WANTED, RATHER THAN GO THROUGH A LENGTHY TRIAL, PEOPLE PAY OUT EVERYDAY JUST FOR THAT REASON,CELEBRITY OR NOT. WE WILL ALL HAVE TO GO BEFORE GOD FOR JUDGEMENT WHEN OUR DEATH COMES, MAYBE WE SHOULD ALL TAKE A LOOK AT THE MAN IN THE MIRROR.

]]> By: Buford T Justice http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1537 Buford T Justice Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:11:12 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1537 I don't know why it's such a surprise her died of a heart attack. He has had a 11 year old crack problem. I don't know why it's such a surprise her died of a heart attack. He has had a 11 year old crack problem.

]]> By: p dellis http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1536 p dellis Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:22:38 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1536 Micheal was a very talented artist in so many ways. It is very sad that he is gone at such an early age. My heart goes out to his three children, who lost thier father way to soon. Ay least they will always have thier memories and his wonderful music. May he be at peace now. God Bless him and his family during this very difficult time. Micheal was a very talented artist in so many ways. It is very sad that he is gone at such an early age. My heart goes out to his three children, who lost thier father way to soon. Ay least they will always have thier memories and his wonderful music. May he be at peace now. God Bless him and his family during this very difficult time.

]]> By: Thomas Waldron http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1535 Thomas Waldron Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:49:03 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1535 The passing of Michael Jackson is an event of immense cultural significance, his music has touched many people around the world. Jackson's legacy is unfortunately tainted by the accusations of child molestation and improper behavior with children. The argument that Jackson was innocent or guilty of the charges can not be answered but the overwhelming evidence is that there was improper behavior. He gave children wine, had them sleep in his bed, and paid a reported 20 million dollars to settle one case our of court. Innocent people fight with all their being when improperly charged, especially with such a heinous crime as sexual abuse of a minor. In my opinion, Jackson never made that fight. He knew the evidence against him was strong to pay out such a large amount of money. Innocent people don't give 20 million dollars to someone who falsely accuses them, the desire to have them proven as frauds would be too strong to allow that. I am quite sure Jacson could have afforded better lawyers than those of his accusers. The fact there were allegations of this improper behavior by multiple children is strong testament to the crimes he participated in. Those who would hail Jackson as the greatest entertainer ever are swayed by his music to disregard what they know to be true in their hearts. Michael Jackson was a pedofile and as such we should be celebrating his career with some manner of reservation. Crimes against children, even those by a noted entertainer, are among the most vile comitted in society. I am an educated person and must say the truth, Jacson should not be hailed right now anymore than Hitler or Manson should be hailed as a great influencer of people. When the news came on that he had died, I was not sad. I was not happy either, but the overwhelming sense of closure to the end of this evil man's existince makes me feel relief. His place in history is assured, but his legacy is a tainted one of a man who would not fight for his "innocence", because there was no innocence left to fight for. The passing of Michael Jackson is an event of immense cultural significance, his music has touched many people around the world. Jackson's legacy is unfortunately tainted by the accusations of child molestation and improper behavior with children. The argument that Jackson was innocent or guilty of the charges can not be answered but the overwhelming evidence is that there was improper behavior. He gave children wine, had them sleep in his bed, and paid a reported 20 million dollars to settle one case our of court. Innocent people fight with all their being when improperly charged, especially with such a heinous crime as sexual abuse of a minor. In my opinion, Jackson never made that fight. He knew the evidence against him was strong to pay out such a large amount of money. Innocent people don't give 20 million dollars to someone who falsely accuses them, the desire to have them proven as frauds would be too strong to allow that. I am quite sure Jacson could have afforded better lawyers than those of his accusers. The fact there were allegations of this improper behavior by multiple children is strong testament to the crimes he participated in. Those who would hail Jackson as the greatest entertainer ever are swayed by his music to disregard what they know to be true in their hearts. Michael Jackson was a pedofile and as such we should be celebrating his career with some manner of reservation. Crimes against children, even those by a noted entertainer, are among the most vile comitted in society. I am an educated person and must say the truth, Jacson should not be hailed right now anymore than Hitler or Manson should be hailed as a great influencer of people. When the news came on that he had died, I was not sad. I was not happy either, but the overwhelming sense of closure to the end of this evil man's existince makes me feel relief. His place in history is assured, but his legacy is a tainted one of a man who would not fight for his "innocence", because there was no innocence left to fight for.

]]> By: Jack http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1534 Jack Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:02:16 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1534 You're delusional if you refuse to believe that Jackson was a pedophile. That creepy little secret room he had that that could only be accessed from his bedroom closet was one warning sign. Another was the elaborate security he had inside his own home to give him an "early warning" of anyone approaching his bedroom. Even his closest friends from the entertainment industry began keeping their distance after the second incident. Indeed, he does fit the pedophile profile, as he was quite possibly molested by older members of his own family while growing up. I have no doubt that many revelations on Mr. Jackson's bizarre lifestyle will begin to surface in the coming months. You're delusional if you refuse to believe that Jackson was a pedophile. That creepy little secret room he had that that could only be accessed from his bedroom closet was one warning sign. Another was the elaborate security he had inside his own home to give him an "early warning" of anyone approaching his bedroom. Even his closest friends from the entertainment industry began keeping their distance after the second incident. Indeed, he does fit the pedophile profile, as he was quite possibly molested by older members of his own family while growing up. I have no doubt that many revelations on Mr. Jackson's bizarre lifestyle will begin to surface in the coming months.

]]> By: Dwayne Yancey http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/2009/06/25/michael-jackson/#comment-1533 Dwayne Yancey Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:31:51 +0000 http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/cutnscratch/?p=2342#comment-1533 Michael Jackson's death was the talk of Buchanan last night: http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/botetourtview/2009/06/26/michael-jacksons-death-is-the-talk-of-buchanan/ Michael Jackson's death was the talk of Buchanan last night:
http://blogs.roanoke.com/rtblogs/botetourtview/2009/06/26/michael-jacksons-death-is-the-talk-of-buchanan/

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