I feel awful that many just associate River Phoenix with his tragic death. He made a mistake but he was more than drug use. He stood for animal rights, the world getting better, everyday people, gay rights, equality for all races, native americans, blacks… he was an outstanding actor & a great musician too. One of the best in his craft, a wonderful actor as a child til his adulthood. It’s unfortunate, really is. I been thinking that recently. I see alot of people call him a hypocrite for talking of vegetarianism while he did drugs yet he wasn’t a vegan for his health, but because he cared about animals… and since when was telling others the other healthy options being a hypocrite? Wanting to save others while hurting yourself is hypocritical perhaps but some care about others and forget to take care of themselves. I think instead of thinking of his tragic ending, channels should make biographies showcasing the whole of him, not just making countdowns for the tragedy.
Some critical people claim Michael was just a pop artist because he didn’t play an instrument. Well, little do they know that Michael was the instrument. He may not have played instruments, but he composed the melodies, the notes within the song, where the instruments should go, the harmonies,. He did it by ear and layered his vocals to create the demos for tracks.
In 2009 the demo for Beat It was released to the public. It showcases Michael creating the song without instruments, the only instrument is his mouth.
Random fact: Howard Stern who often makes jokes at Michael Jackson’s expense was dumbfounded by this demo, playing it more than once on his show. Despite his mimicking, it was obvious he enjoyed what he heard.
I was out today and I saw this Madonna “True Blue” album cover canvas for just £4.99. Even the woman at the cash register said “Wow, that’s good for £4.99!”
IBM computer advert, 1991.
Michael & Janet fan’s shouldn’t sleep on Jermaine Jackson’s great 80s rnb soulful ballads!
Don’t be sad, Don’t be blue! You have your whole ahead of you… woooooooooo♫
When I first saw this picture I think my jaw literally hit the flo’. One of my favourites of Mikey.
1982 Conversation between Andy Warhol & Michael Jackson.
Andy Warhol calls from New York.
ANDY WARHOL: Hello?
JACKSON: Hi.
WARHOL: Gosh, this is exciting. You know, every time I use my Walkman I play your cassette on it … How have you been?
JACKSON: I’ve been in the studio a lot, writing lyrics and working on songs and stuff.
WARHOL: I might go see an English rock group at the Ritz tonight called Duran Duran. Do you know them?
JACKSON: No.
WARHOL: I went to see Blondie at the Meadowlands last week.
JACKSON: How was Blondie?
WARHOL: She was great. She’s so terrific. Do you know her?
JACKSON: No, I never met her.
WARHOL: Well, when you come to New York I’ll introduce her. Going on tour is about the hardest thing to do in the world.
JACKSON: Tour is something—the pacing. But being onstage is the most magic thing about it …
WARHOL: Did you ever think you’d grow up to be a singer?
JACKSON: I don’t ever remember not singing, so I never dreamed of singing.
WARHOL: Do you go out a lot or stay home?
JACKSON: I stay home.
WARHOL: Why do you stay home? There’s so much fun out. When you come to New York we’ll take you out.
JACKSON: The only time I want to go out is when I’m in New York.
WARHOL: Do you go to the movies?
JACKSON: Oh, yes. We’re going to be working on the E.T. album. I had a picture session with E.T. and it was so wonderful … He’s hugging me and everything.
WARHOL: I like Tron. It’s like playing the video games. Have you seen it?
JACKSON: Yes. It didn’t move me.
WARHOL: Well, thanks a lot. See you soon.
JACKSON: I hope so …
Michael & Janet, at Disneyland.
Michael Jackson, Jane Fonda & The Village People, at Jane’s Halloween party 1980.
