It’s all kind of surreal really.
Whether you were a fan of Michael Jackson or not there is no denying a few things:
- He was one of the most mesmerizing performers and talents in the last 30-40 years.
- His music and showmanship may never be matched in today’s cookie-cutter music scene.
- His life has been difficult to understand and tragic at the same time. Grown men don’t usually sleep with little boys in the same bed. Many people around him took advantage of his wealth and trust, and like many other famous individuals he became a victim of fame and the dirty underbelly of the spotlight.
For the last five days news crews from around the country and world have been setting up shop in the area around Staples Center and LA Live in anticipation for the public memorial for the King of Pop tomorrow. We’ve taken the time to walk over to the area a few times and see some of the sights. Last night Carter and I saw a healthy police presence gearing up for a long night and day. I sure as hell hope it all goes off without any trouble – the public and family have the opportunity to celebrate his life before beginning the process of letting go.
I expect this kind of hoop-la living downtown and near LA Live, Staples Center and the Convention Center. I’m not sure why so many downtown residents are so upset over all the media and security measures being taken. Will it be nice when it’s all over? Yes. Does it bother me? Not really, except for the constant helicopters overhead.
I live near Hollywood and Highland, and whenever stuff is going on at the Chinese or Kodak the helicopters drive me crazy. Have fun!
I think this was oversold. I had no problems getting to work this morning and neither did my coworkers who drove in. Also, I can see the crowd from my office and it just doesn’t look that overwhelmingly big. How does it look from South Park?
Well we here in the Santa Ynez Valley are glad that this whole mess went your way. It has been darn near disgusting to see what happened at Neverland- a family set up a mini 7-11 for petes sake.
RIP and get it over already!
I remember seeing him at the Super Bowl half time show in 1993 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena,CA.
Another time was back stage at an event at the Shrine Auditorium..it was so surreal just like now.
Its one thing to see a person on TV and hear their music on the radio but a total different experience altogether to be 2 feet away face to face for 3 minutes.
All i know is that no amount of money or fame can make a person truly happy. It actually complicates things more.
I think he had the 3 children for that unconditional love, he so craved.