Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson died today at the age of 50.  now, am a music fan.  i like Michael's music, and i suppose that there is a lot that can be said of the man, his music records, and all the other things that went on in his life.  i remember being first introduced to Michael Jacksons music when i was in the the 3rd grade by a friend of mine named Steven Brady.  we would practice his dance moves in his front living room and sing at the top of our pre-pubescent voices.  my friend was obsessed with Michael, and being impressionable at the time, i also became obsessed.  as time passed from the 3rd grade i became less obsessed with Michael's music but i always held a great amount of respect for him and his success.  everyone i've ever met has at least some enjoyment in listening to some of his biggest hits such as Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, and Man in the Mirror.  he raised millions of dollars which he used gave to charities centered around helping children.  in my opinion, i think he was a mental basket case.  i think he had a lot of hard things to overcome and perhaps even some mental problems, but regardless of his faults, his music was incredible.