RIP Michael Jackson

[bhGreen]

http://www.popeater.com/music/articl...at-50%2F544453

Well, I was a huge fan of MJ as a kid and LOVED watching the marathons of him when I was growing up on MTV and VH1 (Making of Thriller was my fave!)
I just can't believe he died. Now I have no opinion of his personal life (we can leave that out) But we can all agree he had a pretty impressive career, rockin' lyrics and moves. Another music legend bites the dust =[
Rest in Peace broski

I just CANT believe it =[=[=[
I think I'm pretty upset over this

[woodwizard]

50 is way too young to pass on. R.I.P. Michael. And let's not forget the passing of Farrah Fawcett this morining as well.

[mrmando]

Any MJ mandolin content? I can't think of any...

[Trey Young]

there will be after tonight, I'm playing a duo gig (gtr. and mando) and we're going to try and pull off a couple of MJ covers...RIP King of Pop

[catmandu2]

Tragic figure. I believe there's a certain inevitability in this...considering the Elvis.

[gregjones]

Any MJ mandolin content? I can't think of any...

Cheryl call to tell me that----and nothing else.

"Babe, you know not to bother me while I'm driving unless it's important."

Click.

My sympathy lies with his family, but no more than anyone else that looses a loved one.

[brown akers]

Watching those clips on the news of his showmanship and dancing at 10 years old....... what a whirlwind he must have been on. How could you possibly handle that much attention?

[Eddie Sheehy]

Back then the smart money was on Jermaine...

[Mike Bunting]

Sure were smart.

[JimRichter]

Any MJ mandolin content? I can't think of any...

Mandolin content:

Michael Jackson, as you'll remember, did two duets with Sir Paul McCartney in the early 80's: Say Say Say and The Girl is Mine. Sir Paul currently holds the title of the world's most well known left-handed mandolinist (and, yeah, he did that Beatles and Wings thing too).

RIP The King of Pop

[chip]

What a shame. One of the greatest performers to have ever,lived. A very talented individual to say the least. I would have liked to have had the opportunity to know the person and what made him tick. It would have been interesting to see how his comeback tour faired and what new songs he had up his sleeve. Hopefully they'll be released in the future. RIP

[Ted Eschliman]

Rest in peace, tortured genius. Weird as he's been the last decade there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the music of Michael Jackson.

[Scott Tichenor]

Rest in peace, tortured genius. Weird as he's been the last decade there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the music of Michael Jackson.

Agree.

And the question of whether there's mandolin content is a question that doesn't need to be asked or answered. This is a public forum that discusses music. We provide our own moderators, thank you, and please be respectful or move on.

[mandolirius]

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[jaco]

Rest In Peace.

[JaybirdNC]

Any MJ mandolin content? I can't think of any...

Actually, right after Thriller came out, David Grisman would quote either "Beat It" or "Billy Jean" in one of his solos in shows--was a cool thing back then...

John Bird

[journeybear]

It's too bad his personal life, or how that was perceived, especially later on, overshadowed his accomplishments, as they were many. Before "Thriller," there were few, if any, black artists' videos on MTV. "Thriller" was such a big hit that it, and he, could not be denied. His music and videos broke new ground, and inspired a LOT of others. That "King Of Pop" sobriquet was hung on him - he did not call himself that, nor did he seek such a title - but he deserved it, and he earned it. A fair amount of his success was due to Quincy Jones' arrangement and production skills, and he never failed to give him credit. But with the typical American starmaking machinery so over-the-top in his case, it's no wonder he seemed to become a bit odd. That amount of idolization has to have a deleterious effect on one, especially someone as shy as he was, and surely wanted to be left alone amuch more than he was allowed to be. I expect the late night talk show hosts and other comedians are going to have a field day, taking all kinds of pot shots at his expense, but I think it's well to try and remember someone for what he accomplished in his life, and leave the rest to muckrakers. He was not one of my favorites, but he's obviously one of the all-time great pop artists.

I never saw him - I did see Janet once, which was a bit strange and disappointing, as she devoted much more of the show to spectacle than music - but the last time that I saw Miles Davis, one standout of the concert was a version of one of Michael's songs, "Human Nature." It was the most melodic moment of the show. Here's a hot if long version.

[Jim MacDaniel]

Mandolin content:

Michael Jackson, as you'll remember, did two duets with Sir Paul McCartney in the early 80's: Say Say Say and The Girl is Mine. Sir Paul currently holds the title of the world's most well known left-handed mandolinist (and, yeah, he did that Beatles and Wings thing too).

RIP The King of Pop

Michael Jackson, a big talent lost too early, and one degree of separation from a mandolin.

BTW Jim, I'm surprised you haven't yet covered a MJ song on your youtube channel, something like Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' or PYT.

[B. T. Walker]

50! I'm 50. That is way too young to go. RIP, Michael.

[JEStanek]

I have two favorite MJ memories. The first is almost secret shames because in College I wasn't supposed to like him. Smooth Criminal is a great song and second, I'm amazed at MJ's influence to have the Filipino Jail House make this (one of the most famous Youtube videos.


RIP Michael.

Jamie

[mrmando]

there will be after tonight, I'm playing a duo gig (gtr. and mando) and we're going to try and pull off a couple of MJ covers...RIP King of Pop

Cool, please let us know how it works out ...

And the question of whether there's mandolin content is a question that doesn't need to be asked or answered. This is a public forum that discusses music. We provide our own moderators, thank you, and please be respectful or move on.

Apologies. The question certainly wasn't intended that way. Certainly the board discusses many musicians who aren't mandolinists. I was just wondering what connections might exist between the king of pop and the king of instruments. And others have volunteered some connections of exactly that sort.

[Mike Snyder]

ABC lays real nice on the mando in G. I've heard a lot of R&B played in jams at Winfield. Can't remember anything specifically Jackson 5. I'll Be There is certainly a beautiful song. The guy had a marvelous voice, to be sure. RIP, Michael.

[mandolirius]

I've been playing "I Want You Back" for a couple of years. The bass line sounds cool on mandolin.

And I agree with Ted. All else aside, I admired the superlative singer/entertainer that MJ was.

[Ronny Stecher]

I hold no ill will towards the man, but he was no hero. he paid 22 million in hush money for molesting little boys, That's a fact. He was a sad story of a talented cute little kid who was used to make money for his dad Joe who was accused of molesting his own children, It's quite the sad tale of a kid who was never allowed to just enjoy the simple day to day smiles that a child should enjoy. It's just bad karma to bash the dead, but to have a M.J. lovefest is just a tad unjustified taking in the whole picture and to overly censure is not cool either. It was an odd existence. It seemed he wanted to escape his color and return to his childhood by living in his own manmade amusement park. Marrying Lisa Marie was an odd happening too, Crazy stuff, Sad tragic stuff, God bless us all, but their are much more worthy folks of praise, I'll be 46 later this year and have lost a couple friends who were stellar human beings these last few years, I shed my tears appropriately.

He was a great entertainer as a dancer and singer. In life we're all molded by our life's expeiences and he didn't get a fair shake and that may have lead him to the paths he traveled? I feel sorry for him, I do wish him peace, understanding, and forgiveness in his afterlife. R.I.P.

[allenhopkins]

A major talent, drowned in a sea of slime and weirdness. Friend of mine saw MJ at an antiques dealers' show at a NYCity armory a decade ago. He was there "incognito," by which I mean he was wearing a leather mask. Of course this attracted no attention, and no one guessed who it was (sarcasm intentional). What we can hope is that time will wash away all the crud, and we'll be left with his music.

And, pardon me, but did all the cable networks have to drop everything and spend hours showing pictures of the outside of the UCLA medical center, while a variety of "anchors" and "reporters" competed for creative ways to tell us they had nothing to tell us? Princess Di all over again. One can be respectful, regretful, and informative, and then pass on to the rest of the world's events. Can't one?