Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson 54th Birthday - How Is He Remembered?

29 August 2012
Michael Jackson

Picture: Michael Jackson Hand and Footprints, and his children's handprints Michael Jackson's family and children immortalized their late father in cement outside the historic Grauman's...

Michael Jackson 54th Birthday - How Is He Remembered?

Today would have been Michael Jackson's birthday his 54th to be exact. The deluge of articles reminding us of this fact range from blinkered celebration of his talents, to a harsh reminder of some of the less appealing facets of Michael Jackson 's life and career. It seems that even in death, Jackson will divide opinion and invite controversy, just as his family's bickering over his will and the custody has continued to take top billing in the tabloid headlines in recent weeks.

The Huffington Post have been quick to remind us that, amidst all the reverence for his music career that Michael Jackson was still the man that dangled his baby out of a hotel room window and kept a pet monkey called Bubbles (yeah, we know it was cute, but it wasn't exactly normal.). Huffington Post have also reminded us of the varied allegations that were made against Michael Jackson- not to mention all the wild rumours. Let's face it - you can love Michael Jackson's music all you like: the guy was an oddball. For whatever reason: he was an oddball.

On a slightly lighter note, MTV have highlighted the late Michael Jackson's persistent relevance in modern pop culture. Cirque Du Soleil are currently touring a Michael Jackson-themed show and Pepsi have re-launched their Michael Jackson-led advertising campaign. Following the high profile appearance of the Tupac hologram at this year's Coachella festival, Jackson has topped the list of deceased stars that music fans want to be resurrected in holographic form. Michael Jackson, then: he may be gone but his legacy lives on and he most certainly hasn't been forgotten.


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3rd September 2012 13:00

Nina Hamilton     (60)

Geniuses are often eccentric. They operate at a higher level than Mr. and Mrs.Average, Joe Bloggs, beyond normal understanding of Contactmusic obviously.

2nd September 2012 13:00

sjessmess     (30)

I can't believe I have been a subscriber to this site since his death and now I read the crap that you really stand for! I am so angry and disgusted at this. I think I will be unsubscribing and finding a more positive site to get my MJ news from. This site is about the news, NOT the opinion of the HP. It takes away from his legacy, which is all we, (the world) have left. SHAME ON YOU!!!!!!

30th August 2012 19:00

rosemary moly gomes     (164)

Listen....u dogs...Michael Jackson is always be Michael Jackson.He invites? or u dog food....u people take pet god every where...it was prb if Mj took chimp with him.Most of the stars like Bachan didn't show his grand kid to public...ok...prb mike masked his kid. All stars take glen full of make up or craze plastic surgery....ok...only prb with Michael...Wright????????? But u know Dog, for your this afford...Michael will live forever in heart of his fan around the world for his Goodness.U people creating moor love for him through your controversy News. Keep writing what ever u dog want.You can never take him away from his fans.Love you Michael.Love you moor.As u said with Love..with Love....L-O-V-E.

30th August 2012 11:00

anniem     (10)

The Huffington Post Stinks

30th August 2012 01:00

eorozco     (14)

Michael Jackson was the most beautiful wonderful man that ever lived, He was very unique and didnt have a life like anyone elses. He was the most honest there was, So for the people at Huffington post to say anything about the way they think he lived or their judgements of his life is unfair and uncalled for, I wonder how much they have done for humanity or for anyone besides themselves ever. I also wonder if they will be remembered ever much less beyond their death. The people who spoke on this article are hupocritical judgemental evil people. Michael made this world beautiful and was beautiful as much on the inside;. He only cared about others and was a wonderful man. He made my life beautiful and will always be my hero. I love that he was unique and not boring at all. He had a life like no other so for anyone to judge what they think is odd and what isnt means there is something wrong with them. If anything, they are odd because they have to write negativity about others and have nothling better to do them judge. They make this world worse and I am ashamed of them. Michael Jackson made this world better and showed us what goodness is and what caring really means. He will always be remembered and I will love him forever. I will also stick by his name and defend him or do what I can in his name. THere is not many beautiful people like him and I will always remember him and love him. I dont even want to know what the names of the Huffington Post is and hope I never find out. Michael made me believe that there is still good caring people and will always be remembered. Thank you Michael for sharing your life and music with us. I will always love you

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