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Michael Jackson Was -- and Will Be -- the Greatest Entertainer of All Time

by Roland S. Martin

Who was the real Michael Jackson? We never will know. There's no sense in continuing to ask that question, because it really can't be answered.

In the aftermath of his tragic and sudden death at the age of 50, journalists, music lovers, fans and others have continued to ask that question, as if there is a singular answer that would give all of us a truer understanding of Michael Joseph Jackson.

When Jackson died, I was on vacation in Jamaica, and it was a security guard at the a ...

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Posted by: dan
Comment: #1
Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:02 PM

Michael Jackson was a great performer! But to say Elvis was not the greatest of all time is not true. Elvis sold more records, accomplished more as an artist and actor. Michael captured the attention of the audience like Elvis. Elvis could dance and perform just as Micheal did. There styles were different and they both are the greatest of all time. I beleave Elvis greater of the two. Elvis did not have the drama Michael did, Elvis served for our country and did not loose the attention of the fans. Beatles were big when Elvis came back and they couldnt even overcome his stardom. I love Micheal Jacksons music and his charisma on stage. He was plain and smiply awesome! Could a fat Micheal still get the stardom that Elvis did whe he was at the end of his road? Elvis didnt have to have the surgerys to modify his appearance nor was his road any less rough then Micheal Jacksons. Elvis had more hit songs. Before Elvis there was no kings in music. If both were at there prime at the same time who would have been a bigger star? Did you see Micheal on american idol? no It was elvis the king of the world in music.

Posted by: selma
Comment: #2
Tue Jul 7, 2009 6:02 PM

I am a Black Woman and I am a citizen of the USA and I live in Texas. I want to Thank you Roland so much for the way that you told the World how we as a race of people celebrate death as it is "A Home Going" during the Memorial service of Micheal Jackson.And I commend you for the way that you have not forgotten your Roots. May God continue to use you in His mighty Works.Be Blessed Selma

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