Jackson's passing sent my mind spinning in a blur back to about 1984-85.
I really don't remember when his"Thriller" album released (I suppose I could open a new tab on my screen and search for it, but I think I will conserve my energy for a subject more pressing in my life). All I remember is the bus ride to and from school in which we wore out many a cassette tapes listening to the album. My family never had cable television so I wasn't exposed to the equally, maybe more, impressive music video to "Thriller". Upon heeding the news of Jackson's passing, I found myself in a slideshow of the bus rides.
I think the same thoughts as my son when hearing of this and that about Jackson.
"Michael Jackson? Again?" he exclaimed, as we watched a nightly news show. "All they talk about is Michael Jackson. Aren't there other important news in the world?"
I wanted to tell my son of the legacy that fans empowered Jackson to obtain, but instead I sat by him on the couch and thought That's whay I think too, son- exactly! I will let the media blitz lay out how we 'should' feel, and I will keep my opinions within.