Audra D.S. Burch of the Miami Herald interviewed me for a story examining Michael Jackson’s popularity as the one-year anniversary of his death approaches. His post-death story is fascinating, which Burch admirably demonstrates in the article. (Interesting side note: MJ and I share the same birthday — 8/29 — but I am 10 years younger)
Photo courtesy of Cain and Todd Benson/flickr
Hi Bob – The article got picked up by the Louisville Courier-Journal and made it on the KSU website.
Insightful comments about Jackson. But I feel Quincy Jones never gets his due credit. As you know, he produced Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. In my opinion, Jackson would not have been nearly as successfuil without Jones.
@ Tim, thanks for the info. The article has zipped around the world, in numerous papers in the U.S. and others overseas. Pretty interesting how quickly it spreads via the Web.
We were really focused on MJ and what has happened with his reputation and estate since his death. However, your comments re Jones are right on the mark. The combo of Jones and Jackson was really phenomenal and produced incredible music that altered the industry forever.
Thanks for stopping by!