(SGVN/Staff photo by Walt Mancini)LOS ANGELES - Since the tragic news of legendary entertainer Michael Jackson's death on Thursday June 25, 2009 at the ripe age of 50 broke and was sadly confirmed sending a tidal wave of emotion across the entire landscape of music across the world, the hours have only crept by. Early reports list cardiac arrest as the cause of his passing but results of an autopsy conducted early on Friday still remain several weeks away.
The Los Angeles County Department of the Coroner spokesman Craig Harvey carefully and delicately suggested that Jackson's death did not appear suspicious.
Pasadena Star News staff writer Dan Abendschein wrote on yesterday that Harvey told a throng of news reporters outside the coroners office, "There is no indication of external trauma or foul play."
But speculation of drug abuse that have been fueled by claims from a family friend have begun to raise serious concerns.
The world is spinning motionless without the "moonwalking" self-proclaimed king and this fan has been muted by the reality that the only star that I have ever identified with as a child has left the earth to be with the Almighty.
As a young man, I vividly remember the joy and excitement that would fill my mind whenever I had a chance to see or hear Michael and his brothers on the radio or TV. When he released his most famous album "Thriller" in 1982 I was only six. I would grow up listening to and at times emulating his magical moves and trying desperately to duplicate his empirical impeccable style all the while thoroughly enjoying his musical sounds that changed radio and would eventually help MTV lead music television revolution.
Deprived of a childhood by a father driven by fame and greed Michael still knew that if he could capture the childlike spirit of having fun flying by the seat of your pants he could and would do great things.
Because of his genius throughout the 1980s and 1990s music was fun and interesting and important to me. His classic hits like "The Girl is Mine" and "Beat It" and "Billie Jean" were chart toppers from the beginning and remain treasures for the ear consume.
Later in his life Jackson would face fierce scrutiny from the media because of his reclusive nature. After his not guilty verdict in 2003 on charges of lewd acts with a child under 14, Jackson became more focused with his three children and only recently announced a comeback bid in March of this year, as a way to show his kids how he made money.
Still dazed and confused by this tragedy, I released a video yesterday saying goodbye to a man that I never had the luxury of seeing perform live but one who has touched my soul in a myriad of ways and one who has been a leader in race relations and social consciousness. The world will be little less fantastic without "the gloved one" may he rest in peace forever.
"Good morning world or what's left of it anyway. The world is mourning the loss of the King of Pop. Words still escape this broadcaster, fan. An incredible, incredible hole now stands in the landscape of music, humanity and social movement and correctness. Michael Jackson through his memory and his melody will live forever but his legacy should be in the myriad of ways in which he touched and moved and inspired a nation, a world, a universe. And now we sing his praise and love him and love on him because of his tragic, tragic passing. We'll always, always have him in our hearts and in our lives as long as we remember that it doesn't matter whatever color, creed, religion. It doesn't matter people, we got to live every day for it's fullest intended purpose and never take it for granted because life is too precious. One love, and rest in peace forever Michael Jackson. This is Lockdawg out"
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