Tribute to the King of Pop

A year has gone by since the demise of the King of Pop Michael Jackson, but seems like it was just yesterday I saw him live on TV dancing to the beat of Billy Jean, Beat It, Thriller, Black or White and Dirty Diana.  It was my friend from Canada who called me up at to convey the news of my icon's death. I was shellshocked hearing it and at the same time didn't want to believe what he was saying. Imagining a world without M.J. was absolutely impossible for me.

The year was 1987-88 right after  Bad was released, I remember M.J.'s music was everywhere - on the streets, in the restaurants, fast food joints, clubs, community centers and where not. 'Then' he was moving the world with his Moon Walk, 360 Spin and Toe Stands, and so was I moved with his every stunt. Later, when Dangerous was released I was hypnotized once again by the new tunes, the lyrics with strong "statement" and last but not least, the music videos. The guitar solos from "Slash" was the Icing on the Cake. You just couldn't ask for more from a musical album and the accompanying concerts; where two of the world's greatest entertainers were giving off electrifying performances with Black or White, Remember the time, In the closet, Give in to me and so many stupendous tunes.

However, every good thing comes to an end and so was the popularity of the King of Pop. Scandals started to crawl up and the tabloids were leaving off no chances to make money out of it. Even after his death, the tabloids are after establishing the fact if Michael Jackson is really the biological father of his three children. In the process they are not only trying to dissolve M.J.'s reputation as the King of Pop but  also ruin  the life of the kids.

Michael was just 5 year old when he led Jackson Five and helped it grow into a world renowned musical band, and he was just 50 when he put an end to his music. A Legend who rocked the music world for more than four decades, soothed our soul with numbers like Heal The World, Gone Too Soon and Will You Be There; made statements against disparity with Man in The Mirror, Earth Song and Black or White.  M.J. should be remembered for his outrageous dance moves, his close to life music and his 'humbleness and care' for the Living. Rest-In-Peace the King of Pop, your legacy will continue to live on.