qbee
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Justin Timberlake tributes The Jacksons' "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)"
live at the Hollywood Palladium after the 55th Grammys
Good for him for having fun. I believe that deep down every artist wants to be like Michael, especially on stage and just bust those sexy moves. Some say it openly, others simply won't admit it. Where Justin Timberlake is concerned I've always felt as if he was too reserved about Michael, so I never could tell whether he was just envious of Michael or if he was just a coward who wouldn't admit his admiration, because it could have affected his career. I just can't get over the fact that all these "admirers" could have paid their tribute and respects to him while he was alive or while he was on trial. That would have shown real love and character on their part. But the silence was deadly and support zero. That is why now I couldn't care less.
First wanting to be just like him, then after words gettin upset everyone was comparing him to MJ!
It's important to distinguish some things... He never wanted to BE LIKE Michael. He was influenced by MJ style as well as some other artists. Noone who became recognizable in showbiz want to be compared to someone ealse, even if compared to MJ. Noone would like someone saying "Dude, you're a new Michael Jackson!". They want to create their own legacy. As for Justin, he wants to be remembered as Justin Timberlake, not as a new Michael Jackson.
I have to admit that I didn't knew that Justin did such thing back in 2003. And it's a shame of course to turn back from someone who was being a role model and a friend for you. In that case, judging him negatively as a person is greatly justified. But you can't blame him for covering The Jacksons song, what in fact he did really nice.
You may not admire him as a person, but you simply can't say he's not a great artist/performer.