Reports are coming in that Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop,” is dead. If so, the world has lost one of the greatest musical artists of all time, someone who changed the music world like only a couple other people ever have. He was also one of the most eccentric public figures in the world, adored by some, accused of child molestation by others.
Jackson flirted with sports at times. He performed the halftime show at Super Bowl XVII in 1993, in which the Cowboys clobbered the Bills, 52-17. Jackson also famously taught Michael Jordan how to dance, and then Jordan tried to teach Jackson how to play basketball. One was more successful than the other. Videos of those appearances after the jump.
On a personal note, Jackson’s Thriller was the first album I ever bought. His music and videos drove my early interest in music and I’ve remained a fan to this day. Plus, he made crotch-grabbing cool. He will be very sadly missed.
Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, two pop icons, both die on the same day. So sad.
on Jun 25th, 2009 at 6:22 PM
Don’t know if he made crotch-grabbing “cool” but he certainly made it more popular.
Ironic that it has become one of the dependable was for guys to signal that they are straignt when they think a gay guy is cruising them given the ambiguity of Jackson’s sexuality.
It may seem a bit early to speculate but I am more interested in what caused his heart problem and that he died relatively young.
on Jun 25th, 2009 at 7:20 PM
He wasn’t that young. He died at 50.
on Jun 25th, 2009 at 7:55 PM
That’s young Kendall and don’t let anyone tell you differently!!!!!
on Jun 25th, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Very saddened by this news! I have shed a few tears.
I was fortunate enough to go see him in concert during the “Bad” tour. It was a show I will never forget. The world has lost an icon!
on Jun 25th, 2009 at 8:23 PM
I had been seriously considering going to England to see one of his shows. I figured it would be my last chance. Now I wish I had gotten that last chance.
on Jun 25th, 2009 at 9:58 PM
AMAZING, I just checked out iTunes and MJ has 6 albums in the top 10 right now.
I would not be shocked to see nothing but MJ albums in the top 10 by tomorrow!
on Jun 25th, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Sorry, one last thing.
The video to Smooth Criminal still mesmerizes me. I think it was one of the greatest music videos ever produced.
Cyd, sorry you missed the chance to see him. I am now going to stop putting off buying those tickets to see Cher!
on Jun 26th, 2009 at 5:43 PM
“Jackson flirted with Sports at times” That may be one of the funniest sentences I have ever read. Did he sponsor a Pee-Wee T-ball team?
on Jul 14th, 2009 at 4:49 PM
I’m still sad that Michael Jackson has died