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  • Mikey
    Verbose Member
    • Aug 9, 2001
    • 47258

    #16
    Not talking about any controversial subjects, I think Michael Jackson deserved all the coverage and press when he died.

    He probably was only second to Elvis as KING of any kind of music

    Houston, I can't say the same for... You can count her number 1's on one hand (I think)

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    • toys2cool
      Ultimate Mego Warrior
      • Nov 27, 2006
      • 28605

      #17
      Originally posted by Mikey
      Not talking about any controversial subjects, I think Michael Jackson deserved all the coverage and press when he died.

      He probably was only second to Elvis as KING of any kind of music

      Houston, I can't say the same for... You can count her number 1's on one hand (I think)
      naw she had more #1's then that..but yea MJ and Elvis were in a different league when it came to stardom not talent
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      • Gorn Captain
        Invincible Ironing Man
        • Feb 28, 2008
        • 10549

        #18
        I certainly don't dislike Houston. She had a fantastic voice, and she made some good songs. Same thing about Jackson. Great entertainer and singer as well, though I prefered him in the Jackson Five and his early solo years.
        I'm sorry that those things happened to Houston, her marriage killed her. Love is blind. But in the end, she was a drug addict, and that's sad whether you're famous or homeless. Remember when she did that interview saying that she had never done drugs, ever?
        What bothers me is that a lot of people who were pointing the finger at her for doing drugs and drinking, all of a sudden "missed her so much" after she died.
        It reminds me of George Michael. He has a great voice, good entertainer, but they're hounding him into an early grave. Should he die, then they'll love him again, I guess.

        Remember Roy Orbison?
        In the years before his death, nobody remembered him here. He dies, and all of a sudden radio stations here played him 24/7, calling him The Big O, a legend, blablabla...
        I wish they'd just listen to people's music, like or dislike it, and be done with it.

        I try to be honest about liking or disliking people in the media, before or after their death. Captain Kirk will always be my childhood hero, but Shatner is an egomaniac and a tw*t. He'll still be one after he dies. When Ike Turner died, he was still the guy who beat Tina within an inch of her life.
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        • wayne foundation 07
          Time to feed the cat
          • Dec 30, 2007
          • 5705

          #19
          Originally posted by Mikey
          I dont feel sorry for rich people who take drugs and then die.

          As far as i'm concerned that's suicide

          They're gone while the rest of us poor slobs have to go on without any money

          They should get worlds stupist human awards


          Very well said my friend!

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          • Hector
            el Hombre de Acero
            • May 19, 2003
            • 31852

            #20
            Originally posted by toys2cool
            naw she had more #1's then that..but yea MJ and Elvis were in a different league when it came to stardom not talent
            Well...yeah...but that was not my point...I was just talking about pure voice talent...Whitney was up there.

            In terms of pure legendary status, most famous, talented, record sales...and influential...you gotta say the Big Three without a doubt...

            Elvis
            The Beatles
            Michael Jackson

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            • Figuremod73
              That 80's guy
              • Jul 27, 2011
              • 3017

              #21
              She was a very talented vocalist AND she has something in common with those three: drugs and addiction. I've never seen the appeal in it. I would think it would hender performing but I guess not since so many acts have gone on stage drunk/stoned.

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              • toys2cool
                Ultimate Mego Warrior
                • Nov 27, 2006
                • 28605

                #22
                Originally posted by Hector
                Well...yeah...but that was not my point...I was just talking about pure voice talent...Whitney was up there.

                In terms of pure legendary status, most famous, talented, record sales...and influential...you gotta say the Big Three without a doubt...

                Elvis
                The Beatles
                Michael Jackson

                yea I wasn't saying anything to ya, i wrote that On Mikey's lol
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                • Hector
                  el Hombre de Acero
                  • May 19, 2003
                  • 31852

                  #23
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                  • johnmiic
                    Adrift
                    • Sep 6, 2002
                    • 8427

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Mikey
                    Not talking about any controversial subjects, I think Michael Jackson deserved all the coverage and press when he died.

                    He probably was only second to Elvis as KING of any kind of music
                    Whitney was a tragic figure who was probably abused by her ex-husband. It's an all too common tale, (see Ike & Tina Turner). We will never know the whole story.

                    MJ was a self-proclaimed "King" of pop. His rep was P.R. and planned by him and his people. Did Elvis and his P.R. people proclaim him a "King" too? I have to acknowledge their talent but as far as declaring themselves "King" of anything-I just think that's stupid and goes to far. I don't have any hate for MJ but I'm not sympathetic either. His coverage is way overkill just like he lived his odd-ball life.

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                    • Gorn Captain
                      Invincible Ironing Man
                      • Feb 28, 2008
                      • 10549

                      #25
                      Originally posted by Hector
                      In terms of pure legendary status, most famous, talented, record sales...and influential...you gotta say the Big Three without a doubt...

                      Elvis
                      The Beatles
                      Michael Jackson

                      You're forgetting William Shatner.
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                      "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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                      • Hector
                        el Hombre de Acero
                        • May 19, 2003
                        • 31852

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Gorn Captain
                        You're forgetting William Shatner.
                        Chuck Norris eats Shatner for breakfast...lol.
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                        • Gorn Captain
                          Invincible Ironing Man
                          • Feb 28, 2008
                          • 10549

                          #27
                          Originally posted by Hector
                          Chuck Norris eats Shatner for breakfast...lol.
                          But Shatner's a musical genius!
                          Once you hear one of his albums, you'll never forget it...
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                          "When things are at their darkest, it's a brave man that can kick back and party."

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                          • Mikey
                            Verbose Member
                            • Aug 9, 2001
                            • 47258

                            #28
                            It's un-nerving thinking Weird Al has had more "hits" than Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston combined --- but he's never know as "the king"

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                            • toys2cool
                              Ultimate Mego Warrior
                              • Nov 27, 2006
                              • 28605

                              #29
                              Originally posted by johnmiic
                              Whitney was a tragic figure who was probably abused by her ex-husband. It's an all too common tale, (see Ike & Tina Turner). We will never know the whole story.

                              MJ was a self-proclaimed "King" of pop. His rep was P.R. and planned by him and his people. Did Elvis and his P.R. people proclaim him a "King" too? I have to acknowledge their talent but as far as declaring themselves "King" of anything-I just think that's stupid and goes to far. I don't have any hate for MJ but I'm not sympathetic either. His coverage is way overkill just like he lived his odd-ball life.
                              when you're the greatest at what you do, I think the King status is alright by me ...MJ, and Elvis deserved it But that's just me
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                              • johnmiic
                                Adrift
                                • Sep 6, 2002
                                • 8427

                                #30
                                Originally posted by toys2cool
                                when you're the greatest at what you do, I think the King status is alright by me ...MJ, and Elvis deserved it But that's just me
                                Far be it from me to argue with someone who can pile-drive me.

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