Michael Jackson was a fucking genious

[nesquick]

I just want to talk about his musical career, especially in the 80's when he was at his peak.
I just choose 5 videos, Thriller, Billie jean, Beat it, Bad and Dirty Diana... this is just fucking geniious. Anyone around here who was old enough at the time? (I remember but I was very young) It must have been phenomenal to "live" this erea when he was on Top of the music world and to be old enough to realize how great he was... I suppose it was very impressive!

Thriller: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8vA30ELuXY&search=michael%20jackson%20%20thriller
Billie Jean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlFC70EFBQQ&search=billie%20jean
Beat it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni9SabJKdwA&search=michael%20jackson%20beat%20it
Bad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSWLKQMN34Y&search=michael%20jackson%20bad
Dirty Diana: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3YTe41BEog&search=michael%20jackson%20dirty%20diana

[MrBrOwNsToNeR]

True.

check this cover song by Crispin Glover of the Ben song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTKNahASSDI&search=ben%20glover

i love it and i love the original song too...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSqo17o2a1w&search=michael%20jackson%20ben

[Izzy]

Used to think along similiar lines - but go listen to 'Invincible' and honestly tell me he's a genius

[GNR_Green]

EVH and Slash are about the only genious things about his music 

To be fair the early stuff was cool, for pop music.  But I heard on some tv programme or something he got some bloke from Grimsby to write half of his major hits, and that place is a S-H-I-T-H-O-L-E 

[slashisvr]

Used to think along similiar lines - but go listen to 'Invincible' and honestly tell me he's a genius

invincible is a ok album poor by his standards just a album full of fillers to support the single, and only one of those were cool!!

i have the number ones on now!!!dirty diana rocks, who's that on guitars?

[Shirell]

I used to think he was pretty cool musically speaking but now I'm afraid I cant think about him without thinking 'perv'.

[judaskennedy]

and he likes to diddle little boys too

[jameslofton29]

Used to think along similiar lines - but go listen to 'Invincible' and honestly tell me he's a genius

I agree. He had a "spark" of genius. His 3 album run of Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad was incredible. His slide began after that. His album in 1991(I forgot the name) had a couple hits(one of my fave MJ songs 'Remember the Time), but his career was never the same. Funny how he became obsessed with wanting to top Thriller. If so, why didn't he take years off and try and create something spectacular instead of putting out complete shit every few years.

[CheapJon]

he was a fuckin genious.. don't like him anymore since all the bullshit don't know what i should think about him

[Neemo]

I got thriller again about 3 or 4 months ago...that album kicks serious ass

[Eric]

It's amazing to think how well respected he would have been by now if it weren't for all the weird things he has done-some of you might be too young-I was in 5th or 6th grade when Thriller hit big-he was huge-my Grandmother even liked him-I really can't describe how big he was-maybe someone on the board 30 + can remember-this was when MTV really started off-a lot of his older music was great-Billy Jean, of course-it's really a shame to see what kind of a joke he has become

[Doc Emmett Brown]

I used to think he was pretty cool musically speaking but now I'm afraid I cant think about him without thinking 'perv'.

Sadly, that's my feeling too.  I grew up listening to his songs, and it's hard to walk away from that.

I like his live cover of the Beatles' Come Together.  One of the kids sitting to the right of the stage is none other than Sean Lennon.

Come Together: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkcFixZuW4c

[Lara]

Michael Jackson is (was?) a huge star and one of the most talented artists ever.
I was a big fan of his. His decadence makes me sad.

[jameslofton29]

Michael Jackson is (was?) a huge star and one of the most talented artists ever.
I was a big fan of his. His decadence makes me sad.

I dont know if decadence would be the word for it.

I used to think he was pretty cool musically speaking but now I'm afraid I cant think about him without thinking 'perv'.

Sadly, that's my feeling too.  I grew up listening to his songs, and it's hard to walk away from that.

I like his live cover of the Beatles' Come Together.  One of the kids sitting to the right of the stage is none other than Sean Lennon.

Come Together: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkcFixZuW4c

I dont know if you are a Soundgarden fan, but if you want to hear a band truly "own" that song and make it their own, check your PM box. Its an excellent quality demo.

[KIKO2K6]

Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal

Amazing 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddTb6YWyXvI

[LaTeRaLuS]

jackos best song by a country mile is 'dirty diana'

seconded by 'heal th world'

[Kaybee]

I'm a massive Michael Jackson fan.

Although I love 'Thriller', my favourite album is 'Dangerous'. A lot of people aren't huge fans, but there are some amazing songs on that album - Jam, Remember The Time, Heal The World, Keep It In The Closet, Black or White, Give In To Me, Who Is It to name a few.

I was 12 in 1996 when my parents took me to see him in concert in Melbourne. Still to this day it's the best concert I've ever been to. I just remember the stage being completely black and he walked out with the spotlight on him, head down, hat on. He was carrying a briefcase, placed it on the table, pulled out a glove and went straight into Billy Jean. People went crazyyy and I'll never forget it.

[judaskennedy]

he also likes to diddle little boys too

[LaTeRaLuS]

he also likes to diddle little boys too

yes, you should be a comedian

[judaskennedy]

he also likes to diddle little boys too

yes, you should be a comedian

comedians tell jokes, and theres nothing funny about micheal jackson and his diddling of little boys-

OJ simpson is a murderer- and micheal jackson is a molester-