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Motown founder Berry Gordy mentioned that Michael Jackson was not a performer who came around every few years. He was a performer who came only once in a lifetime.That sums up the effect Michael Jackson has had on the musical industry throughout his career.
To truly understand the effects of Michael Jackson, remember the last ten years of his life.
There has been a lot written about the Jackson over the years.Some of them were complimentary.Most of them were pure attempts at character assassination.Many have labeled derogatory remarks about Jackson while several others in the media no longer hold him as a “hot” property in the musical industry.
Sony Music Studios was reportedly ready to drop Jackson from the label. His personal life was in a mess. The performer’s finances was in shambles. His core assets, Neverland Ranch and ATV Music Publishing were leveraged to a hilt. Jackson was several hundred million dollars in debt.Many in the musical industry had labeled him “the forgotten man” . Jackson was considered by many on the decline.It seemed for many years that the pop star was just another celebrity who was washed up and finished.He may have been the greatest pop star in history to have blown away his fortune and fame with his eccentric behavior.
The media may have been harsh on Jackson but the public still adored him. The first and clearest example was the sale of tickets for his comeback tour, This Is It. It was sold all within hours. Nearly a million fans had bought tickets to the show. This was despite the fact that Jackson had not performed live for more than a decade. Music does not have racial boundaries and is timeless.Despite the obvious flaws, Jackson was missed by his fans. This was demonstrated by the sold out concerts of his O2 London leg.
To understand the legacy of Michael Jackson is to understand his work.
Much has been written about his albums. In particular the most popular album that is regarded as the biggest selling album of all time was Jackson’s Thriller.The sales of that album depends on who gives you the statistics but what few knew was that Jackson very nearly did not want to release it.The pop star was on the verge of cancelling the whole album because the initial recording was horrible.However Jackson, guided by Quincy Jones persevered and worked on the album again.The final work is a masterful album that appeals across several genres.Much acclaim has been given to the songs on this album.However few knew the effort and inspiration that drove Michael Jackson.One of the album’s best known songs, “Billie Jean” was written in an hour and was mixed 91 times by Bruce Swedien. The final work remains a classic on the dance floor to this day.
The rest of the albums have been written and reviewed countless times over the years. Many have tried to simplify what his music meant. Some have tried to copy his dance steps. However the effect of Michael Jackson on the industry is seen everywhere. His accomplishments had made him the unofficial King Of Pop.
To explain what Michael Jackson meant to many is to understand that he was the last global megastar. He had saved the musical industry in the early eighties from its sales slump.By 1980, he had secured the highest royalty rate in the music industry.This was unheard of for someone who was only 22. By 1991, Michael Jackson signed one of the biggest music contracts with Sony records.It remains to this day one of the biggest contracts signed by any musical artiste. Probably the only time anyone came close to breaking those numbers was Jackson himself when in death, his estate sealed one of the biggest deals with Sony record for $ 250 million dollars in 2010.
Jackson was a visionary when it came to his music videos.It was his highest art form that inspired many to copy his moves and style.The pop star was known for legendary work ethic and attention to detail when it came to his career. Several producers admired and jumped at the chance to work with him.This was highly evident during his History and Invincible albums.
It has been said that Jackson was someone who had an aura about him. If that was true, then the pop star was definitely magical because the tours he performed were all the highest grossing tours of all time. Jackson’s legacy is seen in the movements and styles of the artiste of the generation today. All of them speak highly of him.Some like Beyonce Knowles have copied his work ethic and his philanthropic efforts.
The pop star was also a warning to others about the pitfalls of celebrity.His death was mourned by millions.But it will the trial of his doctor Dr Conrad Murray that will help his fans better understand the last few years of this icon’s life.
Jackson was the last musical icon.He left them behind a legacy of good music and groundbreaking music videos. Jackson had once mentioned that he wanted his life to be the greatest show on Earth.For the longest time in his career, he was truly the only show worth watching for any music fan.
In life as well as in death, Michael Jackson’s music and career was the Greatest Show On Earth.
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To truly understand the effects of Michael Jackson, remember the last ten years of his life.
There has been a lot written about the Jackson over the years.Some of them were complimentary.Most of them were pure attempts at character assassination.Many have labeled derogatory remarks about Jackson while several others in the media no longer hold him as a “hot” property in the musical industry.
Sony Music Studios was reportedly ready to drop Jackson from the label. His personal life was in a mess. The performer’s finances was in shambles. His core assets, Neverland Ranch and ATV Music Publishing were leveraged to a hilt. Jackson was several hundred million dollars in debt.Many in the musical industry had labeled him “the forgotten man” . Jackson was considered by many on the decline.It seemed for many years that the pop star was just another celebrity who was washed up and finished.He may have been the greatest pop star in history to have blown away his fortune and fame with his eccentric behavior.
The media may have been harsh on Jackson but the public still adored him. The first and clearest example was the sale of tickets for his comeback tour, This Is It. It was sold all within hours. Nearly a million fans had bought tickets to the show. This was despite the fact that Jackson had not performed live for more than a decade. Music does not have racial boundaries and is timeless.Despite the obvious flaws, Jackson was missed by his fans. This was demonstrated by the sold out concerts of his O2 London leg.
To understand the legacy of Michael Jackson is to understand his work.
Much has been written about his albums. In particular the most popular album that is regarded as the biggest selling album of all time was Jackson’s Thriller.The sales of that album depends on who gives you the statistics but what few knew was that Jackson very nearly did not want to release it.The pop star was on the verge of cancelling the whole album because the initial recording was horrible.However Jackson, guided by Quincy Jones persevered and worked on the album again.The final work is a masterful album that appeals across several genres.Much acclaim has been given to the songs on this album.However few knew the effort and inspiration that drove Michael Jackson.One of the album’s best known songs, “Billie Jean” was written in an hour and was mixed 91 times by Bruce Swedien. The final work remains a classic on the dance floor to this day.
The rest of the albums have been written and reviewed countless times over the years. Many have tried to simplify what his music meant. Some have tried to copy his dance steps. However the effect of Michael Jackson on the industry is seen everywhere. His accomplishments had made him the unofficial King Of Pop.
To explain what Michael Jackson meant to many is to understand that he was the last global megastar. He had saved the musical industry in the early eighties from its sales slump.By 1980, he had secured the highest royalty rate in the music industry.This was unheard of for someone who was only 22. By 1991, Michael Jackson signed one of the biggest music contracts with Sony records.It remains to this day one of the biggest contracts signed by any musical artiste. Probably the only time anyone came close to breaking those numbers was Jackson himself when in death, his estate sealed one of the biggest deals with Sony record for $ 250 million dollars in 2010.
Jackson was a visionary when it came to his music videos.It was his highest art form that inspired many to copy his moves and style.The pop star was known for legendary work ethic and attention to detail when it came to his career. Several producers admired and jumped at the chance to work with him.This was highly evident during his History and Invincible albums.
It has been said that Jackson was someone who had an aura about him. If that was true, then the pop star was definitely magical because the tours he performed were all the highest grossing tours of all time. Jackson’s legacy is seen in the movements and styles of the artiste of the generation today. All of them speak highly of him.Some like Beyonce Knowles have copied his work ethic and his philanthropic efforts.
The pop star was also a warning to others about the pitfalls of celebrity.His death was mourned by millions.But it will the trial of his doctor Dr Conrad Murray that will help his fans better understand the last few years of this icon’s life.
Jackson was the last musical icon.He left them behind a legacy of good music and groundbreaking music videos. Jackson had once mentioned that he wanted his life to be the greatest show on Earth.For the longest time in his career, he was truly the only show worth watching for any music fan.
In life as well as in death, Michael Jackson’s music and career was the Greatest Show On Earth.
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US FANS were, are and WILL Fight for him/his name and legacy FOREVER!!!