When I was a kid there were no east coast or west coast beefs. We had Michael Jackson versus Prince. When it came to hip hop Run DMC was the king’s period. Prince was a genius in his own right able to produce and play all the instruments on his album, himself. I think I need to stress the fact that he played real live instruments, not keyboards programmed with instrument sounds. He could get on stage and put on a show, what some artists today can not even think of doing. He could dance like James Brown and play the guitar like Jimmy Hendrix. On the other side you had Michael Jackson he did not show off his skills for playing many different instruments. The strong point for Michael was the magic he brought to the stage with his singing and dancing.

I don’t know how old I was when Michael Jackson did the Motown25 special but everybody who saw that show knows exactly where I am going with this. It was the most amazing dance routine in the world. To some the moonwalk was incredible; to others spinning in a circle without stopping was the most amazing move. I think for me, when he jumped up on the tips of his toes and threw his hands up; yeah that was the magic for me. I ran out got the glove, the jacket and the penny loafers. My father refused to let me get the curl so Vaseline and water was my chemical to make my hair curl. I don’t know how the rest of my head looked but the fact that I could accomplish that one curl in the center of my forehead was official enough for me.

If you were young in the eighties you know you could not mention Michael Jackson without talking about Prince. What I love about both of them is the humanitarian spirit they both possess. I think they both found their rightful place, Prince Will always be the Prince and Michael Jackson will always be the king.

The Millennium-Issue of the “Guinness Book Of Records” names Michael as the “Pop Star who supports the most charity organizations”, according to JacksonAction.com, which has an extensive timeline of Jackson’s charity work

I think since Michael Jackson broke the Guinness book of world records for giving to charities that this set him apart from everyone else and solidifies him as the King Humanitarian. I will not get into the records he set with his music because that will one day be broken and be bestowed upon another artist. I will not get into how many artists try to imitate his moves today. I do however want to say that when someone steps up and breaks his record for giving back to the world, I think then, Michael Jackson will smile on humanity and forgive us for being so wicked. We couldn’t understand his gift to us. I pray for the Jackson family especially his mother and children. I know Michael music will always be timeless and off the wall. I know his music will always be a thrill and a thriller to the new comers. He will always be the baddest, rawest street dancer to never come from the hood. I know because of the charity work he did he will never be invisible. Until truth prevail my eyes will be watching

 

 

 

http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/113-michael-jackson

http://www.looktothestars.org/news/2729-michael-jacksons-charity-legacy

 

http://www.allmichaeljackson.com/charities.html