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Old 26th June 2009   #118
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Originally Posted by alexp View Post
. Michael Jackson was our generations John Lennon.
I actually had a similar thought, but I equated him more to our generations Elvis Presley. Pop music, dancing, (and they are already alleging his death is due to heart attack brought on by prescription meds).

I always equated Kurt Cobain to being our John Lennon. Both tortured musical poets in a way.

Either way, I'm incredibly saddended. I remember exactly where I was when I saw the thirty minute premier to the thriller video when I was 9. Off the Wall and Thriller are just perfect pop albums.
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