What will you remember most about Michael Jackson?

His career,his smile and the passion of his treat fans.

I will ALWAYS remember these GREAT things about The King:

1. The Thriller Album, The Best Selling Album/CD Of ALL Time

2. The Love He Had For Humankind

3. The Video "Thriller"

4. The Video"Smooth Criminal"

5. The Video"Remember The Time"

6. The Moonwalk

7. His Dance Moves

8. His Vocals As A Child & An Adult

9. His Concerts

10. The MEGA Stars In Some Of His Music Videos

11. He Broke Racial Barriers On MTV

12. His Kind Heart

13. His Contributions To Numerous Charities

14. He Carefully Orchestrated "Neverland"

15. His Death Will Make Him An Even Bigger Celebrity

16. He Is & ALWAYS WILL BE The Greatest Entertainer Of ALL Time, Past, Present & Future

17. HE loved His Family Members

18. His Humble Beginnings In Gary, Indiana

19. His Ability To Transcend Music

20. His Dedication To The Profession Of Music

21. His Dedication To His Fans

22. His Smile

23. His Command Of The Stage

24. He SOLD_OUT 50 Concerts in London In 10 Short Minutes

25. He Didn't Complete A Video Until It Was Perfect

26. The List Is Endless, To Say The Least

Only idiots believe that he ever molested children; it was a lie made up by someone who wanted his money and fame, so they decided to ruin it. Michael Jackson had a troubled childhood; his father hated him because he was black, and abused him also. That was why Michael changed his appearance; to feel accepted by his father. The nose surgery was because he had gotten it broken. I'm just saying that so all the a**holes know what REALLY happened. Don't jump to conclusions: you'll fall. I don't care what the reason was; he was a great person, an awesome musician, and many other good things the public didn't know. NeverLand was, as someone above said, a place he created with HIS money (and alot of it, I'm sure!) to give other children the childhood that he had never had. I'll remember that he was one of those pop culture figures that, while growing up, (I'm fourteen) I had thought would ALWAYS be there...it's strange to think he's GONE, and so suddenly! It was like Michael Crichton's death! Unfortunately, I'll remember the bad coverage he got in the 2000's, and how the media just wouldn't leave him alone (will they ever leave anything alone, damn them?) and the plastic surgery and nose surgery, and the FALSE accusations. But what's important is that I'll remember the good stuff, too! I'll remember Beat It, and Thriller, and Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough, and the awesome dancing and crazy cool dance moves! And who will EVER forget the Moon Walk? I mean, really? God bless your soul, and rest in peace MJ. You were fantastic.

The Jackson 5

I absolutely love Michael Jackson. His music is amazing! I was born in 1982, right around the time he started hitting it big time. The thing I will remember most is my mom turning the radio up and cleaning the house to his music! Then she would pick me up and dance with me!!

I wish the media would have left him alone, along with all the people wanting his money. Although he lead a very strange life, I do not think that he molested those kids. He was only trying to give them the childhood that he didn't get to have. He grew up way too fast and was a star at 5 years old. That may have messed him up emotionally.

Thriller was and always will be the greatest music video of all time. Billie Jean is an awesome video too. The Black or White video is cool too, with all the different faces, etc.

My favorite songs are Billie Jean, Thriller, Don't Stop Til You Get Enough, Black or White along with Man in the Mirror. We all need to take a listen to those lyrics and pay attention!

This man made many contributions to charities. He was a pure humanitarian! I hope he rests in peace. I can honestly say, with the world today, he is in a much better place than we are.

Rest in Peace Michael. You will be missed but never, ever forgotten!

Regardless of what Michael Jackson did or did not do, he is a true legend. There's no denying his talent and passion for what he did. He changed music and made it what it is today; MTV wouldn't be where it is now without Michael Jackson.

He could dance. He could sing. He captivated the entire world in only a short time, stunning us all with his iconic voice and his signature dance moves. Even his clothes were revolutionary.

I've seen so many posts and comments that absolutely appall me. Turn the other cheek for once and have some respect for the dead. Pray for his family. Stop bashing him.

Maybe he did do bad things; I honestly don't know what is true and what isn't. All I know is that Michael had an amazing musical career. If we don't honor him for anything else, we should applaud him for that.

What about "Thriller", "Billie Jean", or "Beat It"? Is the world so cruel that we would forget everything he did just to ridicule him for a few petty accusations?

He came from nothing. He made something of himself. Michael Jackson has earned his star on the Walk of Fame. He's made an everlasting mark on this world, and that's not something many get to do.

Rest In Peace Michael. The world has lost a truly amazing artist.

The Jackson 5

Most of my friends on Y/A would probably be surprised at my starring this question. But I loved Michael Jackson, from the time of the Jackson 5 when I couldn't wait for the cartoon every Saturday morning through his branching out into his solo career with some of the early songs like "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," and later of course "Beat It" and "Thriller."

But what I'll remember the most are those songs he did that brought tears to my eyes...the songs that attempted to heal divisions ("Black or White") and the humanitarian efforts he did alone and with other artists:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W61Q-EZ8R7M&feature...

He had a unique style, awesome dance moves, incredible singing talent, and there will never be another Michael Jackson. He had a knack for uniting/bringing together people of all ages, races and walks of life, and he's still doing it, even in death like here on this thread.

I was also impressed with how soft spoken he was and how humble he always came across, even in the midst of superstardom as well as when the world turned their backs on him.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson...we will miss you.

I'm just slightly older than Michael Jackson, so I was around when his career began with the Jackson 5 and listened to them and other groups from the late sixties into the mid eighties...

Although he did not create the music video, has was among the first to make it mainstream, his thriller video and billie jean helped to expand the usage of the music video to expand record sales.

The talent, the energy and moves both on stage and in the various video created are the items I will always remember about Michael Jackson.

It must be said that those who have great talent and ability almost always have flaws that are equal to the talent and ability that they hold. Nearly all the great artists in any venue have had "character flaws" , this is natures way of balancing great talent. No matter what his various personal flaws might have been (and there many), the talent, showmanship and energy will always be remembered.

He was so good in billie jean and thriller (videos) that he became mainstream: Disney had Captain EO at Disneyworld?(which he performed for) for several years and even Steve Martin performed a takeoff on his billie jean video that was very funny. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

I Will Remember His Dancing. I Will Remember His Movie Moonwalker. I Will Remember His Singing. I Will Remember His Ability To Touch Millions Of Hearts. His Influence. My Top 5 Michael Jackson Songs Are: "Beat it", "Smooth Criminal", "Billie Jean", "Leave Me Alone", "Rock With You". I Remember My Grandmother Used To Make Me Listen To His Music. I Loved All Of His Songs. I Even Wanted To Dance Like Him When I Was A Child,lol. He Was Truely An Inspiration. And A True Music Legend. He Will Be Deeply Missed. He Will Live On Through His Music & All Of Us.

R.I.P. Michael Joseph Jackson. One Of The Greatest Performers To Ever Grace A Stage. You May Be Gone But You Will Never Be Forgotten.

God Bless His Family In Jesus Name Our Thoughts And Our Prayers Go Out To Them & The Public And The Media Should Stop Speculating On How He Died And The Public Should Also Stop Focusing On The Negative And Start Focusing On The Positive He Changed Music Forever He Was Truly The Best And We Should All Take This Time Out To Remember Him For What He Was And What He Did And Not For What He Was Acused Of He Will Truly Be Missed We Will Never Forget Him There Will Never Be Another Like Him R.I.P Michael You Are & Forever Will Always Be The King Of Pop