First, Farrah Fawcett passed away on Thursday, June 25 after a courageous battle with cancer. Of course, my first introduction to Farrah was though "Charlie's Angels." I can't think of a better way to remember her than to quote what my friend, Traci, put on Facebook:"Not only was she a gorgeous icon, but she put up one hell of a fight against cancer and showed the world what a horrible disease it is. How many celebrities out there would admit they have anal cancer and then be filmed throwing up with a bald head? Probably close to zero. She was a fighter. That kind of courage rarely comes wrapped in such a beautiful body with teeth that white. Bravo Farrah! You are a hero."
Well said, Traci. She was beautiful, brave, and smart -- the complete package. I wish Farrah and her family peace.
Now I know there are people out there sad at the passing of music legend Michael Jackson, who died just hours after Farrah Fawcett, and others who are saying "good riddance" to an accused pedophile. But I don't want to talk about his personal life, because as eccentric
and aloof and strange as he was, it's his music and his dancing that I choose to remember.
and aloof and strange as he was, it's his music and his dancing that I choose to remember.I remember the golden age of MTV. You know, back when they actually played music videos introduced by VJ's like Martha Quinn and Nina Blackwood. I remember watching Michael Jackson videos brought into our home courtesy of one of those ginormous satellite dishes that were something like 12-feet wide. Watching videos like Beat It, Billie Jean, and Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', just to name a few, was the highlight of my after school hours, you know, when we weren't watching the "After School Specials" (what ever happened to those?). You have to give credit to Michael Jackson for being the Consummate Entertainer. The man could sing in three octaves and dance like no one had ever danced before. I dare you to listen to a Michael Jackson song and not want to get up and dance. Go ahead, I'll wait....It's simply not possible. His music and his videos changed the course of Pop Music as we know it. Do you think performers like Prince, Britany Spears and Justin Timberlake would be where they are now if it weren't for Michael Jackson? I doubt it. You can't deny that Michael Jackson was one of the the top performers ever, right up there with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Elvis. There is a reason "Thriller" is the top selling album of all time, going Platinum six times, having seven Top Ten hits (there are only nine songs on the album) and winning a record eight Grammys. In my book, it is one, if not the single Greatest Album of All Time.
Like many celebrities, it seemed Michael Jackson chose the path that lead him into trouble in his personal and, even sometimes, his professional life, but despite that, Michael Jackson had a gift and we were all lucky enough to have had the opportunity to watch and listen.
P.S. My friend, Farrukh, wrote this article for Islam Online regarding Michael Jackson's death which I thought I'd also share.
2 Comments:
It's so sad that we've lost two great icons. Their lives were sadly cut short. I love what your friend Traci said about Farrah, so TRUE. I, unfortunately, don't have the same memories of MJ, but I do know he was a force and regardless of his personal life, an amazing artist and person. Thank you for posting this in their honor :)
Great post Katie! I also enjoyed Farrukh's article. Thanks for sharing.
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