“When I hear the name Michael Jackson, I think of brilliance, of dazzling stars, lasers and deep emotions. I think he is one of the world's biggest and greatest stars, and it just so happens that he is one of the most gifted music makers the world has ever known. I think he is one of the finest people to hit this planet, and, in my estimation, he is the true King of Pop, Rock, and Soul. I love you Michael.” PeopleThinkingWorldSoulHappensNamesStarsEmotionKnownRocksLove YouPlanetsKingsPopsMakersGiftedFinestBrillianceDazzlingEstimationLasersDeep Emotions Author:Elizabeth Taylor
“It's absolutely fun to walk around and have people respect you. When Michael Jackson did Thriller, I was in the park one day, and a girl came up to me and said, "Man, the only people they talk about around here are Michael Jackson and you." It was pretty flattering to be considered in the same light as the king of pop in my area.” PeopleMenSaidLightGirlFunWalksKingsOne DayAreasPopsParksThrillersFlattering Author:Rick Ross
“What is a genius? What is a living legend? What is a megastar? Michael Jackson -- that's all. And when you think you know him, he gives you more. I think he is one of the finest people to hit this planet, and, in my estimation, he is the true King of Pop, Rock and Soul.” PeopleThinkingKnowsGivingSoulRocksPlanetsGeniusKingsPopsLegendsFinestEstimationYou Think You KnowLiving Legends Author:Elizabeth Taylor
“The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the King of Pop! Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about how many moments in life that take your breath away. For anyone who has ever seen, felt or heard his art, we are all honored to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson. I love you, Michael.” Has BeensArtMadeMomentsLife IsArtistFeltAliveGenerationsMagicHeardLove YouKingsBiggerBreathsImpactStrivePopsHonoredThis GenerationIncomparableHistory Of Music Author:Beyonce Knowles
“How fitting [it would be if Roger Federer played the first match under the roof] ... he has become known in recent years as the King of Wimbledon ... and this is the day after of the death of the King of Pop.” IfsYearsFirstsWould BeKnownKingsPopsRoofFittingRogerWimbledonFederer Author:Sue Barker
“There was Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, an aloof superstar who had everything and needed no one. And Michael Jackson, the shy kid under the mask, who lacked even a single real friend.” RealKidsKingsNeededPopsMaskShyReal FriendsSuperstarAloof Author:Michael Jackson
“Well Lord, I'm still on the case. I'm still doing what Dr. King and Pops want me to do. I'm still on that freedom highway, and I'm going to walk on it until Dr. King's dream is realized.” WantWellsStillsDreamWalksLordCasesKingsPopsWant MeDrsHighways Author:Mavis Staples
“Carole King's second album, 'Tapestry,' has fulfilled the promise of her first and confirmed the fact that she is one of the most creative figures in all of pop music. It is an album of surpassing personal-intimacy and musical accomplishment and a work infused with a sense of artistic purpose. It is also easy to listen to and easy to enjoy.” FirstsFactsPurposeEasyEnjoyCreativeFiguresKingsPromiseMusicalAlbumsPopsArtisticIntimacyAccomplishmentFulfilledPop MusicTapestrySurpassing Book:It's too late to stop now: a rock and roll journal Source: It's too late to stop now: a rock and roll journal
“Stealing ideas from contemporaries is rude and tasteless. Stealing from the long dead is considered literary and admirable. The same is true of grave-robbing. Loot your local cemetery and find yourself mired in social awkwardness. But unearth the tomb of an ancient king and you can feel free to pop off his toe rings. You'll probably end up on a book tour, or bagging an honorary degree or two.” FeelsLongTwoBookIdeasEndsSocialKingsDegreesAncientPopsRingsGravesStealingLocalsFinding YourselfRudeToesTombsAdmirableCemeteryAwkwardnessRobbingHonorarySocial Awkwardness Author:N.D. Wilson