Thursday 25th of June, Michael Jackson reported dead in Los Angeles, California.
This news has rendered blogging sites and communities buggy at best and left Twitter failing to respond to every other API call.
That alone is enough evidence to suggest that anyone who wants to be has every right to be sad to hear this news – whatever else may have happened to him, around him or even near him, this giant of the Pop scene for over 35 years gave us Thriller, Billy Jean, Smooth Criminal, ABC and so many, many more.
I salute you with my single-gloved right hand – Rest in Peace, Moonwalk for real and play the Great Gig in the Sky
RIP Michael, really sad news. He had such a huge collection of hits, no doubt sales will now go through the roof again!
Aye, I mean I’ve bought the Michael Jackson Greatest Hits on iTunes this morning…
BTW, are you the only person who reads this blog..? 😉
It would seem so. It helps me keep in touch! I bought Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad from Amazon today. I have Bad at home somewhere though I suspect it’s lost in the depths of the attic. My dad has Thriller on vinyl but I thought I should own my own copy. I can shove them on the Walkman then.
Hello Oliver
I hope this gets to you – you will remember the Pink Bus! Victoria and I are taking the bus to the Edinburgh fringe and have persuaded quite a few comedians to perform for us on the bus. Top of the bill is Paul Foot and we would like to get some photos together for our posters. Can you call me urgently to see if you are free?
My mobile is 07812 565776
Thanks Oliver – hope to hear from you very soon!
Best wishes
Caroline
Just looked at the music charts – 13 singles in the top 40 and 8 albums in the top 40 – incredible!