Michael Jackson: Greatest Entertainer Ever

Michael Jackson: Greatest Entertainer Ever

Topic Author: Sam Farnsworth

Posted: 10:54 PM Jun 26, 2009

Replies Posted: 7 comments

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I was sitting at my desk getting ready for my sports segment when I heard someone in the hallway mention to another co-worker, "Michael Jackson is dead."

I couldn't believe it. I checked all the news websites from CNN to TMZ in search for the truth. It was shocking news to me to find out that indeed he had passed away. His life was filled with controversy, but his legacy will undoubtedly live forever.

I felt sorry for Michael for some of the poor choices he made in his personal life, but I will remember him best for what he did on the stage. I have always been a Michael Jackson fan for as long as I can remember. In the summer of 1991 I had two things on my birthday wish list. I wanted my first boom-box stereo with CD player for my bedroom, and I wanted Michael's new album "Dangerous." I got them both. It was also the first CD I ever owned.

Black Or White, Remember The Time, Heal The World, Who Is It, Keep The Faith, In The Closet, Dangerous... some people say his last great album was "Bad," but "Dangerous" was filled with great singles as well. Of course there was also the "History" album as well that was a compilation of new hit singles and some of Michael's greatest hits.

And then there were the dance moves. Jackson was so innovative and well ahead of his time with what he was able to do on the floor. So many of today's entertainers were strongly influenced by Jackson's style such as Justin Timberlake, Usher and Beyonce just to name a few. If you don't like Michael Jackson's music or don't like listening to him sing but you like hip-hop dance, then you have to go out and buy or rent the "History" DVD and watch some of the greatest music videos of all-time. The DVD includes Thriller, Smooth Criminal, Billie Jean, and his epic performance at the 1995 MTV Music Awards. Turn down the volume if you don't like his tunes and just watch him move. He was incredible!

There are so many great albums (most of which I own), so many great videos, and so many monumental things he did as a pop music entertainer that you can't doubt his influence in the world was widely felt and noticed from an entertainment standpoint. Whether you like him or not, whether you disapprove of his lifestyle and personal choices, whether you have ever heard him sing or watched him perform he still deserves the recognition and the title "King Of Pop." That's what he was and that is what he always will be.

Rest in peace Michael Jackson.

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by byron clarke Location: london on Jul 8, 2009 at 01:17 AM

yep the best

by Anonymous on Jul 2, 2009 at 06:43 PM

did you see the recent video of MJ's rehearsal? He looked pretty good. A little slower than in years past but I guess that comes with age. he still was the king of pop and i was hoping to see him back on tour so i could go to his show. i'll miss him.

by Sam Farnsworth on Jul 1, 2009 at 06:37 PM

Yeah Troy... That was when the "HIStory" album came out. That was a great CD. All of his classics on one disc and then his new hits on the other disc.

by Rick Location: Orem on Jun 29, 2009 at 06:49 PM

There is no question he was a very talented dancer and entertainer, but I didn't like a lot of his dancing because I thought it was just too suggestive. Not neccessary. He did have some very fun exciting music. Unbeknownst to you, I even drove down our street once playing "Thriller", or one of his other big numbers, at high volume with all the windows of the car open. (It might have been one of your CD's.) It's too bad so many talented people make choices that mess up their lives.

by Randy Sigua on Jun 29, 2009 at 01:26 PM

Sam, great post on the blog. Very well put. Now, who wants to challenge me on the MOONWALK?

by TDG on Jun 29, 2009 at 01:25 PM

Well said Schmee!!! Do you remember always taking turns listening to Michael Jackson during math our junior year? Me, you, and Seth Marek would always fight over the discman to see who got to listen to him first during class. He will always be the "King of Pop"

by Rex Location: Orem on Jun 29, 2009 at 01:24 PM

Great post! MJ is King Of Pop!

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