Let's Talk About Michael Jackson

Let me ask you a simple question. What do you think of when Michael Jackson is mentioned? Is it his music videos? His exciting stage performances? Those fancy dance moves of his? The talk that often surrounded him. All of these details are easy to see on the surface, but if you look a bit closer, you'll see something that most people overlook, which is just how diligently Michael Jackson worked to achieve such a high level of success.

Now let's talk about Michael....

From sun up until sun down Michael would often spend hours or even days working in the studio. He would listen to the same song over and over again until it met his satisfaction, which was always very high. He’d tweak this and adjust that, improve this, and then look at that…It was a constant process for him. When you look at the song Thriller, you know Michael wanted it to be a hit, and that's what it became. He collaborated with the best-of-the-best musicians, producers, and engineers to create the untouchable masterpiece that many have moonwalked on at least once. And that’s how one of the biggest hits of all time was created. Yes, Michael was a perfectionist.

When Michael wasn’t singing and dancing, he experimented with different instruments, trying out various sounds, and playing with various effects. He had the goal of creating something that had never been done before. But Michael wasn't just dedicated to music. He was also a master of live performances. He would spend hours practicing and rehearsing his moves and getting his dance routines down pat. He wouldn’t stop until every move, every step, and every transition was beautiful.

Michael was the ultimate performing professional. He would perform for hours on end without tiredness because his adrenaline and energy levels were fueled by pure passion. It’s his unrelenting pursuit of perfection that made Michael Jackson the icon he is today and forever will be. He worked tirelessly to create a reputation that has left a lasting impact on the world, even in his absence. Michael may have been a pop star, but his talent didn’t stop there. He was a true artist through and through with inspiring dedication.

Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. He died on June 25, 2009, at age 50 in Los Angeles, California. Cause of Death - Acute Propofol Intoxication

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Tom Boleware