News Date: 6.27.09

 
 
 
This week the world is in a "state of shock" after learning that a true, pop culture icon is gone forever.
 
"Say Say Say what you want" about Michael Jackson, but there is no denying "the way he made us feel" every time he blew our minds with groundbreaking songs, eye-popping dance moves or must-see music videos.
 
"Do you remember the time" when 7 of the 10 songs from his "Thriller" album became Top 10 smashes? It's no surprise "Thriller" became the best selling album of all time and that same year Michael won 8 Grammy awards...and so far no one else has been able to "beat it".
 
Michael was also the first artist to "shake MTV to the ground" by making them realize it didn't matter if you were "black or white" and revolutionizing music videos with his epic, cinematic style.
 
Sure, Jackson's behavior may have been a little "off the wall" and the media always "wanted to be startin' somethin'" - but Michael wasn't all "bad", and if he were, he was a "smooth criminal".
 
It was part of Michael's "human nature" to "make the world a better place" by giving. He gave generously to charities that helped children and those less fortunate...and he's given us the gift of timeless music that continues to inspire.
 
Michael, your fans "want you back" and "just can't stop loving you." Your music lives on in our hearts and minds. We "won't stop 'till we get enough", and that's not likely to be anytime soon.
 
That's it for Retro News I'm Jenni Waylon for Retro Rewind.