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I just wanted to add my own personal thoughts to the already crippling amount of opinions and good wishes on the net around Michael Jackson’s death. I’m a great fan of his music and am saddened by his death. Here are two random thoughts that sprung to mind while reflecting on his life today…

I did try to get tickets for his dates in London, but didn’t get any sadly (was too slow and couldn’t afford eBay prices!). I was sceptical as to how good the gigs would have been. Clearly physically and mentally time and fame had taken it’s toll on him. Even though many people will obviously be left feeling that they perhaps missed out on a once in a life time show (for example I am too young to have had the chance to see him before now), I think perhaps the hope, anticipation and expectations from the shows are best kept in people’s minds. I had an idea of how I would have liked the gigs to be, and now they will always be a reality in my mind – and I strongly feel (however much I don’t want to) many would have been disappointed with his performances.

On another, slightly more positive note it also occurred to me that it could be highly likely that his record for the most album sales with Thriller may never actually be beaten. The music world had transformed so drastically in recent years that I don’t even think it’s possible to sell anywhere near as many albums now – things just don’t work like that anymore. For the same reasons I also don’t think we will ever see such huge superstars again. The days when record companies could afford to float giant statues down the River Thames to promote a new album launch are behind us. In part I think this is a good thing, when you take a step back and look at the awesome amount of fame attributed to this one man, it is hard to comprehend. Clearly he was affected by it, and so perhaps it’s not right, or safe to have such massive idols.

Whatever your thoughts though I hope you take a moment to enjoy some of his creations and enjoy some true creative genius.