I’ve been hesitant to write about this. Not because I don’t like him or that I don’t appreciate what he’s done for music — I definitely understand his importance. It’s just that I never got saw him in his prime, in the days of “Thriller” and “Off the Wall.” I never had those reverent memories many had of him; too young to have known his great work as it was released, nor exposed to it as I grew up. Frankly, there isn’t anything I could add to the abundant discussion that’s already been posted. Despite this, it’s too overwhelming a story just to ignore.

So, rest easy Michael. Just keep on dancing, and people will remember.

✖