Friday, June 26, 2009

Gone is the King of Pop

All bow your heads in the remembrance of the King of Pop. May you rest in peace Michael Jackson. Your songs will be remembered for years and years to come.


Michael Jackson collapsed at a rented home in Los Angeles. Jackson's personal physician attempted to resuscitate him. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a 911 call and arrived 9 minutes later. Jackson was reportedly not breathing and CPR was performed. Jackson remained in a coma and died shortly after arrival at the UCLA Medical Centre. Jackson was pronounced dead at about 2:26 pm local time and the cause of death is currently believed to be cardiac arrest.

Jackson's death caused an outpouring grief among fans not seen since the death of Elvis Presley and John Lennon two other legends that have gone before him. Fans created a shrine at the old Motown headquarters now the Motown Museum, outside Hitsville U.S.A in Detroit.


A little tidbit about our dear King of Pop:

Michael Joseph Jackson, born August 29, 1958 and is the seventh child of the Jackson family. He debuted in the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of the Jackson 5. He's well known for his ever changing features from year to year and unbeatable dance moves. He popularized the dance moves that we call the moonwalk and the robot.

His songs like "Beat it", "Pretty young thing", "ABC (with the Jackson 5)", "Billie Jean", "Black or white" and "Smooth Criminal". His work and distinctive style has influenced many singers to date. He has 3 children, Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr. (also known as "Prince"), a daughter, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II (also known as Blanket). He is the ultimate performer and the world might not see anything like him ever. His legacy shall live on.


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