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It really doesn't matter what generation of music lovers you belong in, Michael Jackson has undoubtedly had an impact on how you view music. Jackson's untimely death on June 25 took the world by great surprise. Speculation about the causes of his death will swirl for decades. Stunned fans will also refuse to accept the reality of the entertainment worlds' great loss. Starting as a child star, Jackson grew up with the spotlight focused on his array of talents and entertainment genius.
As we remember Michael Jackson, as we listen fondly to his music and recall what it was we were doing when he sang "Got to Be There" or " Rock with You," we should also carefully observe what happens to a child who is thrust into the limelight at an early age and nearly forced to become a great entertainer while other children explored the simple pleasures of childhood play.Jackson revealed in a rare television interview on the ABC show "Nightline" that he was literally terrified of his father. He also revealed that with his belt in hand, his father would mercilessly strike his children with the belt if they failed to get notes or dance steps correct. His father would frequently tell his brothers to be more like their brother. Michael stated during the interview that he was used by his father as the example of what his brothers should aspire to be like as entertainers.By the time Jackson reached young adulthood, he had become a worldwide symbol of popular music, being dubbed the King of Pop. [...] as we remember Michael Jackson, as we listen fondly to his music and recall what it was we were doing when he sang "Got to Be There" or " Rock with You," we should also carefully observe what happens to a child who is thrust into the limelight at an early age and nearly forced to become a great entertainer while other children explored the simple pleasures of childhood play.See the full content of this document
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There Is a Lesson to Learn in Jackson's Death
It really doesn't matter what generation of music lovers you belong in, Michael Jackson has undoubtedly had an impact on how you view music. Jackson's untimely death on June 25 took the world by great surprise. Speculation about the causes of his death will s...
See the full content of this document
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