Sunday, June 28, 2009

Mamasay Mamasa Mamapusa!

Regardless of how you felt about MJ you can’t deny his musical genius and indelible impact on music. To me, his music was the soundtrack of my childhood, and continues to be. I remember my older brother begging for (and getting) the MJ jacket and glittery glove to match. (I’m sure he’ll be pleased that I've shared this.) I also remember stealing his MJ cassettes so I could listen to Thriller, and at the moment of Vincent Price’s monologue I would throw my earphones across the room, because it was much too scary to hear his final eerie laughter. As an adult, I listen to Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough every year on my birthday. Rock with You even helped me cross the finish line at my first marathon.


I know MJ was a complicated man, but for today I celebrate, and remain grateful, for all the memories and happiness he gave me and countless other fans.



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