Some people come across as very direct, simple and straight-forward. Others, once you get past the surface, prove to be extremely complex and full of contradictions. Controversy abounds when you mention the name of Michael Jackson…and his name is mentioned alot right now because he passed away last week at the age of 50. How he lived is just as complicated as how he appeared to have died. With all of the news media swarming any subject to do with Michael Jackson…it got me wondering..how do most people remember Michael Jackson…who was he to you?
Rumors and speculation are rampant. Everyone has an opinion about who he was. I wonder if anyone really knew; including his family. Some of the interviews that have been given, speak of him as a person of love, kindness and gentleness. Others talk of his business accumen. There are others still who speak of him as a person who was trusting; and as having an innocent, child-like personna…someone who was easily hurt. He needed protection from those who meant him harm; and yet, he didn’t want to be controlled. Some people because of the accusations of two seperate accusers think of him as a pedophile; one accuser settled for an undisclosed financial agreement and, in the other case that went to court, Michael Jackson was acquitted. He has been called generous and he has been called manipulative.
I remember Michael in different ways myself. When he was starting out with the Jackson 5, I was in awe of his talent. I was a few years younger than him and thought that he was an talented singer and dancer. His family was making a name for itself in the recording studio and on television. As Michael branched out on his own…he seemed to draw other famous people into his inner circle. He had loyal fans who couldn’t get enough of his music. Then at a certain point, his music and his videos began to take on a different feel. Some would say that he got creative…I didn’t like the video’s to thriller. The music was still good…but now at this point, I no longer enjoyed watching him perform on television. I didn’t like all of the face changes or the crotch grabbing. It didn’t mesh with my vision of the person that I thought he was.
As the scandals broke out…I at times felt, sorry for him (if he was innocent) and angry at him that he would keep putting himself in the position of being accused if he wasn’t guilty. I didn’t like alot of the rumors that went on in the media about some of his alleged strange behaviors…like sleeping in the bariatric chambers, or buying the bones of the so-called elephant man. This type of rumors fueled more and more odd stories about him. Michael himself did interviews that alluded to abuse in his family as he was growing up. There were public feuds between family members. Then there were spending sprees when other people in the know spoke of how heavily in debt he was becoming.
Add into all of this his two short-lived marriages. “His children” who came into the world allegedly thru surrogates. Now we hear that they may go to this person…or they may go to that person now that their father is dead. The biological mother of the two oldest children didn’t have physical custody but did retain some legal rights. But if she doesn’t have a relationship with them…is that what is best for them? Is it best to keep the three children together with Michael’s mother who has gained temporary custody…since she is married to the man who Michael accused of abuse all of those years ago? Who is the mother of the youngest son, Prince Michael 2?
Then came the facial coverings in public; hiding under umbrellas. The shy and reclusive behaviors. The court system, the avoidance of the courts through medical reasons. The investigation…the taking of Neverland Ranch because of financial difficulties.
In the latest years…there were no performances…no records that were released. We heard that there were some deals in the works with a Prince over in Bahrain that fell through. Then, when it looked very dark financially…these London concerts were creating all kinds of buzz and hype as his last London performances, ever. Little did anyone know…he would not be there to perform and share his talent with the world. Michael was a talented dancer, singer and songwriter…and now he is gone.
Since his death…more questions, more rumors, more innuendo…more controversy. The double autopsies will answer the questions about his alleged drug addiction. It will hopefully answer how Michael died. Will it end the rumors…the legal issues, the parenting issues, the relationship issues, the religious issues? No…i dont think so. The thing is…when someone has a legacy this big, it almost becomes bigger than their true self.
The sad thing is, people will continue to make money off of him, they will talk about him, they will sell his treasure, his pictures and more rumors of his life and his holdings. In the end, all any of us can hope for is that those closest to us really know us as we really are, love us in spite of ourselves, and that we have lived up to some sembalance of a spiritual person who has given God authority over our lives and that we have lived up to our highest true inner self.
Sometimes I think that Michael Jackson didn’t like who he was…or he felt trapped by who he was and what he did. I can’t imagine changing my image as often as he did…whether it was by surgeries, processes or other means…it doesn’t matter. People who happy with who they are dont generally come across as dissatisfied as Michael did in life. Many people have said that he was one of the most misunderstood people alive. So, when you are remembering Michael Jackson…I wonder…who was he to you?
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What Michael Jackson was to me. I love most of his music. I cannot say I love all of it. Some of his music sound too much like Rock, some sound like Pop. I like some Pop, but Rock I do not care for at all. I was raised on R & B, as I grownup I never change.Some people might not pay much attention to how Michael Jackson music changed over the years.
But, nothing can take away from what Michael Jackson did for music. I think he had a real gift, and brought real changed to the way music is today. That changed is something that he is always going to be remember for. I remember before Michael Jackson came along MTV, never played any African American video.
Far as Michael Jackson Personal life, I only know what I hear. It’s not my place to judge him or anybody.
Far as for Michael Jackson children, I think it was a good idea for him mother to have them. But, I have one worry, I do not think Joe Jackson should be anywhere around them. Michael Jackson had a reason for doing his Will the way he did it. His children need to be around people who are loving and caring, I do not see that in Joe Jackson. His son had been dead for four days, and Joe Jackson on TV talking about his project. What kind of father is that?
Far the mother of the two older children. I do not think they should go to her. One day she is going to have to tell them that he gave then away for money. I do not know if she really want the children or she just see dollars sign. A lots of money come with the children. All three of the children should stay together.