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Originally Posted by dyna mo
sure there will.
you named several. they are all the same type of person- they made a contribution to society that affected large groups of people in a good way.
the thing is, as you mentioned, he did his thing and was done. he wasn't making a contribution to anything at this point. i'll let god sort out his dark side but other than all that, he's another person that has passed away.
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If there will be people to replace the musical giants of the late 50s to early 80s where are they?
Why they became giants who transcended different generations is up for debate. But that there has been no people to replace them is not. For instance tell me a singer who could fill an arena for 50 dates, or a band who could sell out The Royal Albert Hall for a 5 nights and could of probably sold out twice.
I did not like Michael Jackson, but I recognise his unique ability and gift to the music/entertainment industry. What identifies a great is the ability to come out with something unique, different and great. Like Thriller, Tommy, Electric Ladyland, Sgt Peppers, Disraeli Gears and more. Can you name any albums today that changed the course of popular music lie they did?
IMO one of the reasons of the lack of innovation today is the marketing men and the profits. Marketing go for the easy targets with a guaranteed return. None would of allowed the freedom to the musicians today to create albums like theones I named.
And that s the biggest loss that Jackson's death represents. Even as a star who had waned the sales at O2 show his greatness. With no one to follow or replace him.