Friday, June 26, 2009

Michael Jackson

I love Michael Jackson's music, especially the music from the 80's. So much so that in 1984 I convinced my aunt to go to Montreal with me to see Michael in concert. The Victory Tour, in the height of the Thriller success, was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget.

Jen was born in 1981 so grew up in the era of Michael Jackson's best music. Jen has danced many of Michael's best pieces during the annual show put on by her dance studio. Her cousin Blair, a year older, used to break dance to 'Billie Jean' - socks hanging half off his feet as he spun and grooved on the kitchen floor.

I think my favorite Michael Jackson choreography is Thriller. One year the dance studio performed that number, and it was outstanding. I'm a bench mom, really wishing that was me up on the stage doing those moves. Who can keep their feet still when Michael's best songs are playing?

I know there is a lot of bad press about Michael's private life, but I'm not interested in that...I will remember Michael Jackson for his music and his amazing dance moves. He was one of my favorites, and I am sad for the fans who will not get to see him in concert. I'm sure it would have been a wonderful show.

5 comments:

Islagringo said...

I think he ended up a sick and tormented man. That said, nothing will get me feet moving and hips gyrating faster than a Jackson blaring out of the disco speakers! He was a genius.

KfromMichigan said...

I totally agree with you and Wayne. Michael was a great performer. His music will live on!

Bennie said...

It was quite a shock when I heard the news. This is my generations Elvis. I'm with you Sue I prefer to remember the good parts. It so sad to pass so young.

rummy said...

He was a pervert pedophile who continually bought his way out of jail after violating young boys - I have a son.
He was a master of rhythm, beat, movement, funk - I loved his music.
This will be one of those things that can't be reconciled within me on so many levels..... Postmortem, I'm not going to photoshop out the first reality and the second statement still holds.

Sue said...

I guess my point was that regardess of what he did or didn't do in his personal life, my interest in him is related to his music and dancing...I can do an entire number seated comfortably in my chair. I'm sure there is some aerobic value in that. Nobody would want me to sing though...