Michael jackson a legend?
By luciusaloc
@luciusaloc (291)
July 26, 2009 4:09am CST
I am writing an opinion piece on Michael jackson as a legend and would appreciate your help.Please answer these questions (Or ask a question on this)
1. Do you think Michael Jackson should be formally declared a Legend-if yes-why?If NO, please say why.
With all the hype finally dying down-what is your perspective on Michael Jackson now in regards to Music, Race,Film etc?
I would really appreciate your opinion.
6 responses
@sritrinity (629)
• India
26 Jul 09
No I don't think he should go down as a legend....but I love his music.
I believe music artists like John Lennon should go down as a legend as they helped to raise awareness and had a huge influence to stop the Vietnam war for example. He used his fame, talent and power to influence the mass to stop wars and question ourselves deeply. Michael did do a few social awareness songs, but nothing very radical or self sacrificing in the way John Lennon did.
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@smartone2009 (220)
• United States
26 Jul 09
I think he is a legend, he is king of pop for 1 and alot of people loved his music, even if they didnt care for him, But they loved to hear his music, he was a good writer, and good singer, So yeah in my eyes HE IS A LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!
@smartone2009 (220)
• United States
26 Jul 09
And i Think is dealth was also a murder, they just wanted his money, and take away his fame. But they dugg there self in a deep hole. :)
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
26 Jul 09
my prospective is the same as it always was, as far as his talent. he was probably even more talented as a little boy. that is indisputable. he was very a significant and influential figure in the entertainment industry. he definitely takes the crown, king of pop, and perhaps r&b. by the way, i don't listen to either. nevertheless, he was implicated in allegations of inappropriate behavior with children. i know that he was exonerated, but there are many people who are innocent and jail, or free and guilty. this is because the justice system, as wonderful as it is, is not perfect. furthermore, when there is smoke, there is fire. there has been enough smoke around michael jackson and wrong behavior with children. how do you get accused of the same SERIOUS thing, more than once? i just can't fully feel bad for him, when i really believed he molested those kids. i just can't. im sorry.
@luciusaloc (291)
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27 Jul 09
Thanks for your response and adding a new perspective to it. It would seem clear from the responses that the allegations really did his image alot of damage. Thanks to all who responded to the discussion, your comments were very helpful.
@gitfiddleplayer (10362)
• United States
30 Jul 09
I think he is a legend because he is the one who created lasting impressions on music and culture. A lot of rock or pop stars are in it for themselves. He seemed to help people in need although he was limited in public access for his popularity. He did have some legal problems but overall I think his status as a legend is well deserved. Take a look at what he did to merge music and culture.
@sritrinity (629)
• India
26 Jul 09
No I don't think he should go down as a legend....but I love his music.
I believe music artists like John Lennon should go down as a legend as they helped to raise awareness and had a huge influence to stop the Vietnam war for example. He used his fame, talent and power to influence the mass to stop wars and question ourselves deeply. Michael did do a few social awareness songs, but nothing very radical or self sacrificing in the way that John Lennon did.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
26 Jul 09
yes, also john lennon was not ever brought up on charges for some of the questionable activity that michael jackson was caught up in more than once. so, it is easier to give micheal jackson that title.
@smartboy826 (553)
• China
26 Jul 09
Michael jackson has many films for example: "A Spiritual Journey"
"Untitled Larry Charles Project"
