I remember being at a movie poster show in a Hollywood hotel (not the
Roosevelt) about 25 years ago (long before the Courts Shows started)---and
suddenly there where whispers among the crowd that Michael Jackson was there.
After a few minutes, he walked by me, wearing a fedora pulled down over his
face and his trademark surgical mask. Surprisingly, no one appeared to
bother him at all (although there was no hiding the fact that he was Michael
Jackson).
He seemed to be a truly troubled spirit, but arguably the greatest
performer in all of our lifetimes. I've never been a huge fan of his, but I'd
give him the nod over Elvis. Just think of all the millions of fans around
the world who are deeply affected by this tremendous loss. I don't think any
other entertainer will ever fill the void---as strange at times as it may
have been. Sure, he had flaws--gigantic at times--- but his talent and
musical vision will always be remembered with respect and fondness,
I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but one of our fellow
movie poster dealers/collectors, Deke Richards, co-wrote probably a dozen
Jackson 5 songs, including some monster hits (A.B.C. is just one that comes to
mind). He knew Michael before all the changes began---to his face and
otherwise...
Rick
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