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Would you say Michael (both in life and death) was popular with Millennials (people born between 1981 and 1996)?

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I think, character-wise, Michael could identify with the Millennials: the generation is known for having the Peter Pan syndrome, achieving adult milestones later in life (leaving the nest, having kids), doing child-like hobbies like playing video games - plus Michael’s music is pretty popular and well-known among Millennials. Also some Millennial fashion reminds me of Michael’s attire.
 
Mister_Jay_Tee said:
Why can't I be a millennial?
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lol, I don’t understand? I’m not saying the Millennials are a privileged generation if they collectively have something in common with Michael Jackson. I’m a Millennial and I think the young people of the 80s and 90s had it good bc Michael was huge and performing across the earth.
 
StarlightXX said:
lol, I don’t understand? I’m not saying the Millennials are a privileged generation if they collectively have something in common with Michael Jackson. I’m a Millennial and I think the young people of the 80s and 90s had it good bc Michael was huge and performing across the earth.
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I'm technically Gen Z lol. I feel like a Millennial though. I did miss most of his eras though. I agree, hope they were enjoying it back then.
 
Mister_Jay_Tee said:
I'm technically Gen Z lol. I feel like a Millennial though. I did miss most of his eras though. I agree, hope they were enjoying it back then.
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I’m a Millennial (born in 1988) and mainly missed out until 2002 with the Martin Bashir documentary. Not a great way to be introduced to the King of Pop but I liked his music instantly. It’s amazing how Michael achieved global fame and admiration without the internet, social media, etc.

Millennials and Gen Zs have very similar life views, though Gen Z are taking stronger action on the workplace (e.g. petitioning to have a 4-day work week).
 
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@mjfanatic777 said:
Yes, yes I do think Michael was and is popular with millennials
Really, MJ is poplar with any generation. I'm Gen Z and Michael Jackson is my life at this point
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Is he more important to you than artists of your generation? I mean, Taylor, Olivia - those people. Not them specifically. I don't know if you like those two or not, I just meant the artists who are current.
 
zinniabooklover said:
Is he more important to you than artists of your generation? I mean, Taylor, Olivia - those people. Not them specifically. I don't know if you like those two or not, I just meant the artists who are current.
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Yes! WAYYYYYY more important! Don't get me wrong they have good music but Michael (to me) is MUCH better
 
I'd say the real lucky MJ fans are all Gen X , they were the ones who put MJ on the map and who made Thriller the biggest selling album of all time.

Prob at a prime age to really appreciate MJ on tour and actually remember it well.

I'd imagine that a lot of those Gen X fans are probably not so much fans anymore. Music is all about the youth.

MJ's core fanbase now is probably made up of a mix between Millennials and Gen Z who are discovering him.

Michael no longer has a gigantic and active fanbase compared to his peak years , the man has been gone 14 years , the spark is out.
 
Blues_Away2023 said:
I'd say the real lucky MJ fans are all Gen X , they were the ones who put MJ on the map and who made Thriller the biggest selling album of all time.

Prob at a prime age to really appreciate MJ on tour and actually remember it well.

I'd imagine that a lot of those Gen X fans are probably not so much fans anymore. Music is all about the youth.

MJ's core fanbase now is probably made up of a mix between Millennials and Gen Z who are discovering him.

Michael no longer has a gigantic and active fanbase compared to his peak years , the man has been gone 14 years , the spark is out.
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This makes me cry... for a few reasons
 
zinniabooklover said:
Er, excuse me! EXCUSE me!!!!!!!!!!!

Gen X? :ROFLMAO:
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I need to use my father as an example, born in the 60s and only a few years younger than Michael.

He remembers watching the J5 television show as a child and following the career of MJ all the way up to present times.

Got to experience every adult MJ album at the time of release, every moment , Motown 25, Thriller video etc - seeing him live on BAD Tour and Dangerous on many occasions.

I'm jealous
 
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