MJ was the master in his time! No matter if you liked him or his music, the millions and millions of fans and albums, #1's, and top 100 hits speak of his talents. His dancing and on-stage performances were revolutionary.
Many people put him down for his actions, but he is not really very different than The King, who died of OD and got fat and had many of his own "personal problems". Yet the king is never forgotten. Frankly, I think my kids could recognize an MJ song easier than an Elvis song.
As a Detroit Pistons fan, I sort of equate MJ with Dennis Rodman. Both were stars in their prime, but later became freaks. I won't personally miss MJ much, because his day was done, but I still do recognize the effect he had on the world of music in the 80s and to a certain extent, the 90s.
Now sing with me!
I want to love you! (PYT)
Pretty Young Thing!