Originally Posted by
blazindw
A jury found him not guilty on all charges. Yet, people still consider him guilty. That's your opinion. But, this is not a debate about what people think he did, this is about a man who has shaped the music of an entire generation--namely, my own. I'm the kid that walked into my preschool the day after having floor seats to a Michael Jackson "Bad Tour" concert, walked up to the first kid I saw and went "Who's Bad?" The reason I dance is because of MJ, and the reason why I dance so well is because I emulate his moves. I sing because of MJ, and I love singing his songs till my throat can't handle anymore. He is the single reason I love music so much. To me, he made music (and the music video) worth it.
I, along with hundreds of millions of people today, are focusing on his influence on that generation, not what other people's opinions of what they think happened between MJ and a little kid, which a court and its jury officially ruled didn't happen. That's what this thread is about as well...remembering the man for what he did for music and what his music will continue to do for future generations.