Say what you will, but the Rev. Al Sharpton spoke forcefully and eloquently about the King of Pop. He tells Michael Jackson’s children that it “wasn’t nothing strange about your Daddy. It was strange what your Daddy had to deal with. But he dealt with it anyway.”
In addition to Queen Latifah’s thoughts about Jackson, the actress also read a poem from Maya Angelou called “We Had Him.” Angelou wrote that “he came to us from the creator, trailing creativity in abundance, despite the anguish of life he was sheafed in mother love.”
Motown founder Berry Gordy reflects about the young Michael Jackson saying “we all knew he was special.” Gordy said Jackson sang a Smoky Robinson “Who’s Loving You” better than Robinson himself to which Robinson agreed. “That was Motown,” Gordy said, adding that love always won out. Gordy also said Michael Jackson will remain one of “the greatest entertainers that ever lived.” The word we should remember is “entertainer.” Yes, Jackson could sing. His songs struck a chord. But entertain — his moves, the videos — is what fans can picture still. What musician today can put on a show like Jackson, and leave us still talking about it?
In a letter by Diana Ross, read by Smokey Robinson, she wrote that she “decided to pause and be silent, this feels right to me.” Ross goes on to say, “Michael was a personal love of mine, a treasured part of my world, and part of the fabric of my life in a way I cant seem to find words to express.”
Smokey Robinson reads a letter penned by former South African president Nelson Mandela. “We had great admiration for his talent and that he was able to triumph over tragedy on so many occasions in his life. Michael was a giant and a legend in the music industry. And we mourn with the millions of fans worldwide,” wrote Mandela
"There are certain people in our popular culture that just capture people's imaginations. And in death, they become even larger," President Barack Obama told CBS while in Moscow. "Now, I have to admit that it's also fed by a 24/7 media that is insatiable."
There is nothing more appropriate than to say goodbye to Michael Jackson than singing — and lots of it. This memorial for the King of Pop is like a concert. The Andrae Crouch Choir sounded like angels.
Musician Stevie Wonder reflected on Jackson’s passing saying “as we may feel, and we do, that we need Michael here with us, God must have needed him far more.” Wonder then went on to perform “I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer.
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Amongst all the chaos, scrutiny, and trials…Michael Jackson proved himself to be the King of Pop of the millennium and his music has found its way in our generations’ heart and will do the same to the next generations to come…for his contribution to the World of Music deserves more than a couple of life times. In addition to his great musical talents, he raised millions to help save the world through his Heal The World Foundation. On June 25, 2009 the world has lost the greatest artist that ever lived. RIP Michael, we love you!
(Sattie I Persaud)
Some of the things that makes Michael Jackson a Legend & the only King of Pop.
Biggest Selling Album Of All Time - Guinness Book Of World Records
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Album is the biggest selling album of all time, with over 50 million copies sold worldwide. Thriller is also the biggest selling U.S album with sales of 25 million copies.
Most No1 Hits in 1980's
By The End of the 1980's Michael Jackson had more #1 hits than any other artist for the decade.
Greatest Audience - Guinness Book Of World Records
The highest-ever viewer ship was 133.4 million viewers watching the NBC transmission of Super Bowl XXVII on June 31, 1993. Michael was spotlighted during the half-time performance.
Bad Tour - Guinness Book Of World Records
Michael Jackson's world tour brought in a record gross revenue of over $124 million during September 1987-December 1988.
100 Million Records
Michael has sold over 100 million singles and albums outside of the U.S.
Billboard Charts
Michael Jackson is the first person in the 37 year history of the Billboard chart to enter straight in at No1, with his single "You Are Not Alone". The previous record "Earth Song" was debuted at .
Biggest Selling Video
Michael Jackson's "The Making Of Thriller" is the biggest selling video to be released by an artist.
Billboard "Hot 100" Singles Chart
Most No1 Hits by Male Artist (13)
No1 Debuts
Michael Jackson’s "Bad", "Dangerous", and "History" albums all debuted in at No1.
Awards
Michael has won more awards than any other artist.
No1 On Charts
In 1983 Michael became the first artist to simultaneously hold the number one spots on Billboard's rock albums and rock singles charts, as well as the R&B albums and singles charts.
Consecutive No1 Singles
Jackson 5 were the first group to ever have four consecutive No1 singles.
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