Comments on: Michael Jackson Tributes

By: ian

ian — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:43:54 +0000

Great post. I put more links for articles here, remixes here and for tribute mixes here.

By: C. Frazier

C. Frazier — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:12:26 +0000

Yet Not Far
Written by C. Frazier in memory of Michael Jackson/7/3/2009

A life gone so quickly, yet not far
H embraced life with every being
The grace he showed when the world looked on
He fostered such passion for his music
A life gone so quickly, yet not far

His legacy he leaves is one of triumphant through adversities.
His smile lit up even the sad-hearted when he smiles
His zest for life is one we all must savor and do
A life gone so quickly, yet not far

He inspired the young to do and the old to relive their past
He value his family as a treasure so rare to have
He gave much of himself to his legacy
A life gone so quickly, yet far

He lived life to the fullest as anyone dares to do
He met no strangers that came into his midst
His soul is at peace
A life gone so quickly, yet not far

Good night Michael, brother, father, son, uncle and friend
We’ll see you in the morning when the
trumpet sounds and the dead in Christ rises
For we know you are just away.

************************************************************************
To the Jackson family: I offer my condolences and prayers in the coming weeks and months. Sudden death is always hard to deal with because so many things you did or did not get a chance to say. An elderly relative told me when my father passed on to whisper a prayer and he will hear it. I offer that same advice to comfort you all in these times. Michael’s spirit will hear each of your prayers. Give God the glory for the things he has done!

Peace,
C. Frazier

By: Maradona – Mike Tyson – Michael Jackson « BRYTBURKEN

Maradona – Mike Tyson – Michael Jackson « BRYTBURKEN — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:49:08 +0000

[...] Here is a good starting place for tributes and such, or why not remember him together with the fine folks over at the NETJERK LOUNGE. “When Jackson was hosting his infamous slumber parties and looking for some easy action, he would ply his pre-teen partners with a mixture of wine and Coca-Cola, which he would tell them was ‘Jesus Juice’ … let’s all raise a glass of Jesus Juice to the departed ‘King of Plop’” [...]

By: Poetmeister

Poetmeister — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:04:40 +0000

Hi Rafi, great article for a great entertainer! Here’s somewhat of a tribute.

Michael “Genius” Jackson Tribute

Shrouded, our Great
troubled tragic Magic Man-
child enters his rest,

unexpectedly,
sudden, unbelievable.
Your demise shocks all.

Eccentric or mad
like crazy bat in belfry-
who cares? Now, beat it!

Man-child was music
personified, a thriller
killer dance on toes.

Michael,

now hear this! Your Star,
Your Life, shines forevermore-
like a thousand suns.

Rest in peace, Michael.
I look past your dark boy flaws-
Embrace your genius.

http://janetleigh.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/michael-jackson-by-janet-leigh/

By: sankofa

sankofa — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:25:43 +0000

An outpouring of kindness for a man gone cartoon.

By: unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix)

unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:45:17 +0000

[...] For a great list of written tributes, Rafi’s on the case. [...]

By: Lyn West

Lyn West — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:14:00 +0000

The first concert that I ever attended was to see the J5 at the Fabulous Los Angeles Forum with my Mom and two of our friends. I was a kid but totally in love with and amazed at what Michael and the brothers could do. They had style, grace and were just mesmerizing. The crowd screamed, clapped and danced and when the boys left the building they chased the white limo. I remember it like it was yesterday and it most certainly feels like it was, except yesterday I found out that our Musical Icon was resting a faint image of himself. Michael will always be a part of us as he will remain in our hearts and souls. Not one of us can imagine his longings and desires as none of us lived in his shoes nor under the spotlight that kept him in a bubble. Through his God given ability we were blessed by his music, dancing and love for his fans. So stop the negativity and realize how much better we were as a result of his pain. He was a kind and gentle soul “Gone Much Too Soon”.

By: J-Mass

J-Mass — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:17:56 +0000

Hey Raf,

http://soul-sides.com/2009/06/state-of-shock.html

By: rafi

rafi — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:37:08 +0000

Jasmine,

Thanks! I’d seen that one last night and sort of liked it… I’m a fan of Ebert in general. But, while it had a lot of empathy for MJ’s plight as an artist and a human, it also felt so distant to me. Probably because Ebert is of an earlier generation and never really felt too strongly about the music. The pushing of The Wiz metaphor in the last line “But because of his music, we danced and sang” rang painfully false to me.

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:06:54 +0000

Great compilation – thanks for posting. You may also want to check out Roger Ebert’s essay – http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090625/PEOPLE/906259982.