i grew up in chicago and am 3 years older than Jackson was - so he was a big part of my life in terms of being aware of who he was (similar environment, black loving music (although I loved jazz) he was the talk of the community. I admired him until he just started to get weird - all stars seem to have some issues - but his facial and skin tone changes seemed to me beyond the pale - and his sexual issues also turned me off. but the man had talent, just what a waste, and while i do have issues, I will still listen to his music sometimes in spite of it all, similar to my feeling about cat stevens (and his radical muslim comments) still like his music. it's strange that some of the people we admire for their talents, turn us off with their personality( ie mel gibson and his jewish issues) - enough back to this 8 hour render
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