With the passing of Michael Jackson in mid 2009, there has been an amazing thing. People are showing their concerns for Michael Jackson and spreading news via Twitter, Facebook, blogs, normal online news sites, and more.
Of course, Michael Jackson has always been someone to talk about. He was a very influential man within pop culture. For decades he has been a celebrity. People grew up to him on television and through music. People even grew up with his family too. I remember when I was young that my father use to blast his Thriller album loudly. I cannot forget it even though I was so young at the time.
Music artists across many genre have publicly said that his music and dancing influenced some of their work at one point or another. Although the majority of his life was without the social media that exists today (like the internet), he stuck to several principles when in the public eye.
- He was true to himself even if some decisions were not accepted by others.
- He influenced others and became an expert to others who were in the same industry.
- He had a team of people besides himself at getting the word spread about his music.
- He was consistent with his music and dancing by breaking new barriers and delivering a better song each time.
- He successfully branded himself not just as a person, but on a business level too!
So before his official site or fan club ever came online, he was already a social media expert. Of course, it cost him money, but he connected with those who could help him on his journey. Michael Jackson will always be remembered for his work.
What will you remember about him? How can you use his successful climb in social media to influence your own?
Great post! I think there’s definitely something to be said for being true to yourself. MJ’s image was tarnished by multiple molestation accusations, but I don’t think we’ll ever know the truth. Either way, he pushed through and continued to reinvent himself, disproving his harshest critics. I think he’ll be remembered as our generation’s Elvis. Whether he is or isn’t is up for debate, but I think history will view him that way.
Yes, he will be, and funny as you mentioned Elvis as he also had some issues around him too. Those charges for molestation were dropped and no testimonial ever said that Michael touched the boy in an inappropriate manner.
I think it is better to remember his better times and leave the rest for places like The History Channel to put together one day.
I still feel a bit shocked from this as I thought it was just a hoax until all the articles and even the television was blasting it.
It’s so sad to hear about Michael Jackson. As a dancer, I’ve performed almost every one of his hits in some form or another. A lot of celebrities have died recently, but he’s the first one that had a big impact on my life personally. It’s a really weird feeling. Anyway, nice post.
He is really a great person. It would be rare to find someone who has not heard about him.
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Great Article. Be sure to stop by and see the videoblog I made regarding Michael Jackson and “How He Branded Himself”.
michael jackson is a very very talented person to the point that he rose as a pop icon. he would live forever in our history books and memories.
I really miss Michael Jackson. He is truly the greatest pop singer of the century. Farewell king of pop..