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theSun
| MONDAY JUNE 29 2009
in memory
MICHAEL Jackson’s sudden death at the age of 50 shocked many from across the music world and elsewhere. Below are some reactions from his close friends:
»
Jackson’s former wife Lisa Marie Presley: “I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children who I know were everything to him and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me.”
»
Music producer Quincy Jones, who collaborated with Jackson on three of his best-selling albums, Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad: “I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at this young age, I just don’t have the words. “He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him.”
» Representatives for actress Elizabeth
Remembering MJ FRIENDS AND FELLOW ARTISTES FAR AND WIDE MOURN THE LOSS OF THE KING OF POP » Disco star Donna » Long-time friend spoon-bender Uri Summer: “His greatness was perfection. Michael was one of those people who wouldn’t stop until he was perfect and he would keep going after that.”
» Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash,
who performed Jackson’s 1991 hit Black or White: “Really sad news about Michael. He was talent from on high.”
»
Rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy: “Jackson probably died of a broken heart and a broken soul. ... He was a victim of the drug of celebrity and he was never trained to wean himself off it.”
Geller: “He lost his childhood, it was gone, finished. And then the trauma of suddenly becoming so famous, becoming a legend, becoming a millionaire, this is hard.”
»
Sony Corporation chairman, CEO and president Sir Howard Stringer: “Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. “We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him.”
»
A&R Sony/ATV Publishing America senior director Paul Ellis, who worked with Jackson in the US: “[Michael Jackson] was a
walking human jukebox. He knew the lyrics to all the great songs from the 1920s right through to today. We’ll never see the likes of this sort of person again, ever. He was a musical genius. I don’t think normal would be a good way to describe him, but just incredibly talented.” – Agencies
Taylor, Jackson’s close friend: “[Taylor is] too devastated by the passing of her dear friend Michael Jackson to issue a statement at this time.”
»
Long-time friend actress Brooke Shields: “My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael. He was an extraordinary friend, artiste and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing.”
»
Pop star Madonna: “I can’t stop crying over the sad news. ... I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats but his music will live on forever. My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”
»
Singer Justin Timberlake: “I can’t find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michael’s passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music but of all music. “He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him.”
»
Singer and friend Liza Minnelli: “He was a kind, genuine and wonderful man. He was also one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I loved him very much and I will miss him every remaining day of my life.”
» Filmmaker Steven
Spielberg: “Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend.”
August 29: Michael Joseph Jackson born in Gary, Indiana. Seventh of nine children. Brothers,Sigmund “Jackie”, Toriano “Tito”, Jermaine, Marlon, Steven “Randy”; sisters, Rebbie, Janet and La Toya
Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend.” – Steven Spielberg
In Quincy Jones-produced Thriller, Jackson duets withPaul McCartney, brings in guitarist Eddie Van Halen for jaw-dropping solo, and Vincent Price for a creepy recitation.Thriller becomes biggest-selling album of all time with 65m copies worldwide
Lisa Marie files for divorce. Singer marries nurse Debbie Rowe. Fathers three children: Prince Michael I(1997), Paris Michael (1998), and Signs $65 million recording Prince Michael II(2002) deal with Sony. Fourth album Releases Michael Dangerous marks end of Invincible – joins singer’s collaboration with album gets cool reception family pop Quincy Jones group The Following fourAccused of Jackson 5, month trial with Jackie, Tito, Marlon, molesting Jackson is acquitted of Massive and Jermaine 13-year-old boy; Jackson charges of child molestation hits from categorically denies 10-year-old Jackson and Thriller allegation. Pepsi cancels Michael and his music promoter include fiery sponsorship deal brothers sign contract with AEG Live announce he will Billie Jean and and Van Motownrecords perform 50 concerts at Halen anti-gang-violence London’s O2 Arena Debut single track Beat It. Jackson Marries I Want You June 25: performsmoonwalkdance Lisa Marie Back hits number one Michael Jackson step for first time on TV Presley suffers cardiac arrest at his Jackson 5 Jackson lands Beverly Hills home. becomes first largest Pronounced dead at UCLA group in pop history to have individual sponsorship medical their first four singles top the deal in history with $5m ad Releases HIStory: Past, Present and centre U.S. charts campaign for Pepsi Cola. Future, Book 1 Jackson has Is injured when his hair album first solo U.S. catches fire while filming number one single Ben – a commercial. Rejoins title song from children’s Jacksons for “Victory” thriller about gang of tour – donates his $5m homicidal rats performance fee to Solo career loses charity. Wild rumours about bizarre private life momentum – begin to circulate signs with his brothers to Epic as the Jacksons Release of third album, Bad. Buys Neverland ranch Singer lands Publishes starring autobiography, role as a scarecrow Moonwalker in all-black film musical The Wiz, a retelling of The Wizard of Oz. Movie is box office disaster but Jackson meets music impresario Quincy Jones
With Jones producing, Jackson records his first solo album, Off The Wall. Album goes on to sell over seven million copies
Caricature: Bob Hoare Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS
theSun
| MONDAY JUNE 29 2009
in memory
MICHAEL Jackson’s sudden death at the age of 50 shocked many from across the music world and elsewhere. Below are some reactions from his close friends:
»
Jackson’s former wife Lisa Marie Presley: “I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children who I know were everything to him and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me.”
»
Music producer Quincy Jones, who collaborated with Jackson on three of his best-selling albums, Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad: “I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at this young age, I just don’t have the words. “He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him.”
» Representatives for actress Elizabeth
Remembering MJ FRIENDS AND FELLOW ARTISTES FAR AND WIDE MOURN THE LOSS OF THE KING OF POP » Disco star Donna » Long-time friend spoon-bender Uri Summer: “His greatness was perfection. Michael was one of those people who wouldn’t stop until he was perfect and he would keep going after that.”
» Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash,
who performed Jackson’s 1991 hit Black or White: “Really sad news about Michael. He was talent from on high.”
»
Rapper Chuck D of Public Enemy: “Jackson probably died of a broken heart and a broken soul. ... He was a victim of the drug of celebrity and he was never trained to wean himself off it.”
Geller: “He lost his childhood, it was gone, finished. And then the trauma of suddenly becoming so famous, becoming a legend, becoming a millionaire, this is hard.”
»
Sony Corporation chairman, CEO and president Sir Howard Stringer: “Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. “We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him.”
»
A&R Sony/ATV Publishing America senior director Paul Ellis, who worked with Jackson in the US: “[Michael Jackson] was a
walking human jukebox. He knew the lyrics to all the great songs from the 1920s right through to today. We’ll never see the likes of this sort of person again, ever. He was a musical genius. I don’t think normal would be a good way to describe him, but just incredibly talented.” – Agencies
Taylor, Jackson’s close friend: “[Taylor is] too devastated by the passing of her dear friend Michael Jackson to issue a statement at this time.”
»
Long-time friend actress Brooke Shields: “My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael. He was an extraordinary friend, artiste and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing.”
»
Pop star Madonna: “I can’t stop crying over the sad news. ... I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats but his music will live on forever. My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”
»
Singer Justin Timberlake: “I can’t find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michael’s passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music but of all music. “He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him.”
»
Singer and friend Liza Minnelli: “He was a kind, genuine and wonderful man. He was also one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I loved him very much and I will miss him every remaining day of my life.”
» Filmmaker Steven
Spielberg: “Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend.”
August 29: Michael Joseph Jackson born in Gary, Indiana. Seventh of nine children. Brothers,Sigmund “Jackie”, Toriano “Tito”, Jermaine, Marlon, Steven “Randy”; sisters, Rebbie, Janet and La Toya
Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend.” – Steven Spielberg
In Quincy Jones-produced Thriller, Jackson duets withPaul McCartney, brings in guitarist Eddie Van Halen for jaw-dropping solo, and Vincent Price for a creepy recitation.Thriller becomes biggest-selling album of all time with 65m copies worldwide
Lisa Marie files for divorce. Singer marries nurse Debbie Rowe. Fathers three children: Prince Michael I(1997), Paris Michael (1998), and Signs $65 million recording Prince Michael II(2002) deal with Sony. Fourth album Releases Michael Dangerous marks end of Invincible – joins singer’s collaboration with album gets cool reception family pop Quincy Jones group The Following fourAccused of Jackson 5, month trial with Jackie, Tito, Marlon, molesting Jackson is acquitted of Massive and Jermaine 13-year-old boy; Jackson charges of child molestation hits from categorically denies 10-year-old Jackson and Thriller allegation. Pepsi cancels Michael and his music promoter include fiery sponsorship deal brothers sign contract with AEG Live announce he will Billie Jean and and Van Motownrecords perform 50 concerts at Halen anti-gang-violence London’s O2 Arena Debut single track Beat It. Jackson Marries I Want You June 25: performsmoonwalkdance Lisa Marie Back hits number one Michael Jackson step for first time on TV Presley suffers cardiac arrest at his Jackson 5 Jackson lands Beverly Hills home. becomes first largest Pronounced dead at UCLA group in pop history to have individual sponsorship medical their first four singles top the deal in history with $5m ad Releases HIStory: Past, Present and centre U.S. charts campaign for Pepsi Cola. Future, Book 1 Jackson has Is injured when his hair album first solo U.S. catches fire while filming number one single Ben – a commercial. Rejoins title song from children’s Jacksons for “Victory” thriller about gang of tour – donates his $5m homicidal rats performance fee to Solo career loses charity. Wild rumours about bizarre private life momentum – begin to circulate signs with his brothers to Epic as the Jacksons Release of third album, Bad. Buys Neverland ranch Singer lands Publishes starring autobiography, role as a scarecrow Moonwalker in all-black film musical The Wiz, a retelling of The Wizard of Oz. Movie is box office disaster but Jackson meets music impresario Quincy Jones
With Jones producing, Jackson records his first solo album, Off The Wall. Album goes on to sell over seven million copies
Caricature: Bob Hoare Pictures: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS
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