How will he be remebered?

Michael Jackson is the best, and most important entertainer to have lived in our lifetime. As alive performing pop artist there is no one better. There is no higher epitome of entertainer for this generation. He did it all, sing, dance, and was a showman.

With Thriller came the world. He released music and performed both solo and with his older brothers. What's the most tragic aspect of his death? Is it the circumstances of his personal life and financial predicament? As far as the music and art of entertaining the world, he is the best. He is what Jay-Z, 2pac, and The Notorious B.I.G. mean to hip hop. He is what Bruce Springsteen means to his fans. He is The Beetles in one person.

Different generations are going to remember his entertainment differently. A conversation with my parents and uncles have left me with the impression that Michael Jackson was the man. When the 1980's arrived, he was the best. As my father put, "everything at that time was Michael Jackson."The hype was unforgettable. He had seven number one singles off of the album "Thriller." And across his career Michael became even more legendary. Even until the generations after him have an understanding of who he was.

His legacy to younger generations equals the growth of MTV. One of those things that kids across generations know is that Michael had the most epic videos. Each of his videos have a quality and power that match the songs. Who does not remember the light up steps in Billie Jean, or the knife fight in Beat It? Or what about the zombie dancing of Thriller. His images are transferred to today. Lady Gaga this past year has become a huge success in the pop world. She has borrowed some Michael Jackson Bad imagery for her video Love Games. The people behind him were a part of his success. Super Producer Quincy Jones stated how that losing him was a personal experience felt across the world.

Michael Jackson's success cannot be denied. He did, however, have a troubled personal life. Michael grew up under the spotlight. His whole life was about entertaining. From the time he was five, he was a phenom. Whatever the reason may be, Michael Jackson was committed crimes. 1 in 10 Americans have been to jail and Michael Jackson is one of them. He molested little boys. He is not a saint. Another circumstance that will be remembered is his physical appearance. Michael Jackson was born and raised to a black family. He was black for much of his life, but as the spotlight hit him, he became lighter. He died with white skin and a thinner nose.

Overall, I think Michael Jackson will be remembered as the best entertainer ever. He left a legacy in his music that has and will impact all new entertainers. Its not only the new young black male entertainers that borrow from Michael (Usher, Chris Brown etc.). He does have a scar on his career and life, but his music was amazing.

My top five favorite Michael Jackson Songs/Videos
5. 1996 They Don't Care About Us
4. 1987 Dirty Diana
3. 1979 Don't Stop Till You Get Enough
2. 1991 Remember the Time
1. 1983 Billie Jean

Michael Jackson - Don't Care About Us (here is a link to the brasilian version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_62tu_tjqNg)


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