dangerous_88
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Why?
Cause 7 years after I have rediscovered Invincible and realized that it IS NOT a bad album.
Cause 7 years after I have rediscovered Invincible and realized that it IS NOT a bad album.
haha, you just have to put some effort into digging for good music, cos it's there.cuz most of the muzak out there is caca
nice - thing is, there's a lot more where those soulful cats came from and especially from much lesser known artists. just browse MySpace or some other medium and follow the connections lolwell i mean, save for mos def, talib kweli, angie stone, jill scott, common, john legend, alicia keys, kimya dawson, and a few others...
Chuck Berry is still alive.Why are people still fans of James Brown, Elvis, Chuck Berry, and other artists no longer living??? Because they are fans of there WORK..
Michael is a LIVING artist, with great work, and is STILL working.. What is there NOT to be a fan about?
The way I see it is that it's not really a choice for me anymore whether I'm a fan or not. I just am. I've been for so long (ok since 1991) that I don't know how not to be, without being a fan of Michael's.Are you just satisfied with his older recordings and don't care if he never sings another note or do you truly believe that Michael can make a comeback and that's why you're sticking around? I'm just curious to know why some remain fans after all the years of bad publicity, more allegations, endless lawsuits and waiting for what seems like an eternity for the new album to come out, what is it that keeps you supporting Michael?
CInammon,
That is a great question. Thank you for starting this thread. It made me think
I've been a fan for at least 23 years now. As a teenager, i would get teased SO much for being a fan, but I would defend Michael with everything I had. I remember, I used to cry because of how much people made fun of him. I think when you go through that as a teenager, you just become loyal.
There is no denying his magic- he is uber talented, and when he releases something..music, a tour, - it is done with perfection. He works hard to make us happy. I appreciate that.
He is a strong man. As many people in this thread have said, despite all the criticism, he keeps going, and gives us new music. it makes me SO happy that he looks happy and well right now. Seeing him smile, and hearing him laugh, is really the best reward that a fan can get.
He's SO talented (em, did i say that already?) - music writing and production,singing, dance, entertainment, shows..
And what makes me sad is that so many years were taken away from him with charges and trials. Who knows how much more music he woudl have made if it weren't for those.
Despite all i've said above, i have to say - I would be really disappointed if Mike was done, and there wasn't an album on its way. I'm really looking forward to the new album, music that is gonna rock our world, and really reveal that there is only one true King of Pop. I want Michael to have that moment one more time, to be center stage, and enjoy it. I think he deserves that.
I dont' think Michael will ever stop making music. I'm hoping that like Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr., that Mike has some classic 'oldie' type songs that will never go out of style, ever.
I want to grow old and dance to his music.
waiting in anticipation, and always a fan
I think this is a really good thought provoking thread. Thanks for starting it. It's odd you know, I've actually been a really full on MJ fan at probably the worst point of his career, I became a fan AFTER invincible was released, so I have seen no new videos, no new singles (worth mentioning), no new performances (worth mentioning) and no tours! So this is a question I actually ask myself alot as well. But I'm gonna be really honest right now, theres two reasons why I am a fan right now. 1) I believe Michael is the most talented, influential and fan worthy performer that has ever lived and 2) His life is so interesting! I can't think of any other celebrity that's life is that exposed in the media, I am literally addicted to keeping up to date with all the little things that are happening from day to day in Michaels life! It's like a 24 hour reality show, truman show or something! I swear the exposure of Michaels life is a phenomenon in human history...maybe I should write an essay someday or something lol?
But seriously...when it comes down to it, no one excites me more in terms of music and entertainment, hes a living genious and I can't wait to hear what his next cd sounds like, being a fan at the level we are here on the forums, sticking with him during the trial/lwmj etc really will give us a sense of victory and triumph when we all listen to his next album, it will make us feel so worthy and a real part of his legacy!
ahahahaha pleasure's all mine
no need to be rude, how about giving a reason why you think it's a ridiculous question rather than just dropping a remark like that
It's kinda like with your first true love, you always have a special place in your heart for that person no matter how much time goes by or what happens in your life.