The Spirit of Michael Jackson Will Live On!

The spirit of Michael Jackson will most definitely live on for countless generations to come. He was one for the most loved people in this world as you can tell by the most recent reception he received in his funeral. According to wikipedia, Michael Jackson became a dominant figure in the American popular culture, in the 1980s. He is well known for hie music videos that include "Beat it", "Thriller" and "Billy Jean" just to name a few. I remember him most vividly by the music video Thriller which was showed on television in the 1980s. The video gave such a realism and utter thrill for all of his fans. The video made a significant impact in his career as the years followed.

Michael Jackson definitely made an impact in my life as I was going through elementary school and junior high. His music was sensational and at the same time unforgettable.

Man in the Mirror was another one of my favorite songs. It was a deep reflection of oneself in the understanding on how to become better for yourself and others in this world of confusion and complexity. It simply asks the world to look at oneself and make a change for the better. Michael Jackson has always inspired many people across the world with his words of hope and faith in becoming better than you were yesterday.

Most of his work has transformed the musical genre through the ages and it has developed new and upcoming singers of the past to be who they are today. Michael Jackson definitely paved the way for many up and coming artists. He was simply adored by his fans worldwide. By 1990, Vanity Fair had already cited Michael Jackson as the most popular artist in the history of show business. Although he has faced many obstacle and challenges in his personal, that doesn't change the fact of the kind of genuine person that he was and that he portrayed for the world to see.

Michael Jackson donated and raised millions of dollars for beneficial causes through his Heal the World Foundation, charity singles, and support of 39 charities. Attempts at resuscitating him by his personal physician were unsuccessful, according to Fox news. So for a person to have experienced the music style and charisma that Michael Jackson portrayed, had the privilege of enjoying quality entertainment form a genius of the pop, dance and exceptional choreography. On June 25, 2009, Jackson collapsed at his rented mansion in Los Angeles, California. He will be missed by all.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtyJbIOZjS8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBos1XjcDg0