The King and I

As much as I may be an opponent of everything pop, especially of our current batch of rejects starting well before the likes of Britney and Justin; I must admit that I am affected by the passing of Michael Jackson. This is one of those moments in history akin to Elvis, John Lennon or even Kurt Cobain leaving the earth. That however is not why I am affected. I was a young lad of four when Thriller was released (I'd link to it but I think just about everyone knows about Thriller) and to say I have never heard it, never sang along to it, never kicked my foot and grabbed my crotch, never worn one sparkly glove, never shouted HOOO, would be a lie. In all honesty, saying that Jackson was one of many inspirations for me to discover myself in music is a truth that I have come to wear as a badge of pride. It can indeed be said, there will never be another like him.