While I'm too young to have remembered the Jackson 5, I am so grateful that I was old enough to witness his musical career, and the way he changed music. He truly did pave the way/inspire MOST, if not all, artists today.
I hope he can find the peace in death that he could never find in life. He had fame thrust upon him at a young age, and was abused, and seen as a cash cow. The goose that laid that golden fucking egg.
He was a pure genius, with a kind heart, and he gave to others, but he always seemed like the loneliest human ever.
I NEVER thought I'd get so sad when a celeb died, but holy cow....I'm pretty fucking depressed right now.
I wonder what will happen to those babies? Will they become pawns, like he did? They need someone to take care of them that will just love them, not take advantage of them.
ETA: As for the cracks someone's coworkers were making. Remind them that in America, people are innocent until proven guilty. Not one of us was there, so we don't know what he did or didn't do. People can have suspicions all they want, but the fact remains...he was never found guilty of anything. People should let the man rest in peace. His children don't need to grow up hearing this shit, though sadly, they probably will. That makes me sad.
