Michael Jackson dead at 50

[Voorhees27]

You would assume wrong. But it doesn't matter. I am surprised by how bumbed I am feeling.

No not really. Harrison (Leader of the group) had a pretty damn good upbringing actually. As for the rest of the group? Broken homes i'm sure but I was trying to make a point about Michaels childhood.

 

[King Darkness]

I am still fat, still white and still in the midwest.

 

[pixletwin]

Harrison was the leader of the group huh? You obviously know very little about the Beatles. Next? (But I agree he and Paul both had it relatively good... Ringo and John on the other hand, not so much). But I don't see what any of that has to do with anything in this thread.

 

[King Darkness]

George Harrison was the leader?

Did I miss the memo?

 

[Detale78]

Looks like people are already starting to try and profit off this tragedy....

https://cgi.ebay.com/Hot-Toys-Micha...QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f0QQsalenotsupported

 

[Studio49]

That wasn't supposed to be the funny part.

 

[King Darkness]

That wasn't supposed to be the funny part.

But it was, fatty

 

[Studio49]

But it was, fatty

Don't stop till you get enough.

 

[pixletwin]

 

[Voorhees27]

Harrison was the leader of the group huh? You obviously know very little about the Beatles. Next? (But I agree he and Paul both had it relatively good... Ringo and John on the other hand, not so much). But I don't see what any of that has to do with anything in this thread.

That is correct, what exactly is your point? I was trying to make a point comparing Michaels childhood to members of the Beatles. No I am not a Beatles fan and know very little about them.

Pffffft douche.

 

[Entropy]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon

Wiki and google are friends.

But this isn't a pissing contest on who had it worse. Ultimately, having a cushy childhood ain't gonna make your more talented. Schooling, more options certainly but people like MJ just have natural aptitude and ability.

Feeling recalcitrant, pix?

 

[Darklord Dave]

So You Think You Can Dance did a mini-tribute and played some of the Thriller video (which it looked like they downloaded off of youtube).

Nigel commented that he got a call from Fred Astaire about how astounded he was by MJ's dancing, specifically the moonwalk.

 

[King Darkness]

Feeling recalcitrant, pix?

 

[Voorhees27]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lennon

Wiki and google are friends.

But this isn't a pissing contest on who had it worse. Ultimately, having a cushy childhood ain't gonna make your more talented. Schooling, more options certainly but people like MJ just have natural aptitude and ability.

Feeling recalcitrant, pix?

Hehe I knew I wasn't that off about the Beatles.

 

[pixletwin]

Feeling recalcitrant, pix?

Yes.

I just realized that Michael Jackson is the first celebrity my kids knew and were fans of who died in their lifetime. They are effected by it too.

 

[EVILFACE]

I'd say Jackson was a far bigger influence than Lennon. The man ruled the 80's. Not just in America but the entire world and it continued to this day.

 

[pixletwin]

I'd say Lennon was a far bigger influence than Jackson. The man ruled the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's etc. Not just in America but the entire world and it continues to this day.

I solemnly agree with you.

 

[pixletwin]

But seriously, to honor the man, Michael Jackson, we don't need to have a ^^^^^ length comparison.

 

[King Darkness]

I'd say Jackson was a far bigger influence than Lennon. The man ruled the 80's. Not just in America but the entire world and it continued to this day.

I'd say Lennon was a far bigger influence than Jackson. The man ruled the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's etc. Not just in America but the entire world and it continues to this day

I solemnly agree with you.

 

[Voorhees27]

This will always be colossal to the music industry!