1. 26 Jun 2009 02:54TheLittlerich said

I remember dancing to "Leave Me Alone" at some birthday party when I was about nine years old! lol that was like 19 years ago!

Anyone else?

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2. 26 Jun 2009 08:08CaseyJones said

I remember when he blazed the music industry with the 'moon walk' during Billie Jean Grammy performance - wow.

Jackson 5 era and Off the Wall were his peak and his music spans generations - hey who doesn't get up to dance when they hear "I Want you Back".

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3. 26 Jun 2009 10:00Graham Fraser said

A true icon. Billie Jean will always have a place on my ipod.

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4. 26 Jun 2009 10:23Alex Harvie said

I grew up in the same era as the Jackson Five and naturally became a lifelong fan of Michael In 1992 at the age of 32yrs I was fortunate enough to be in the 30 - 35000 strong crowd who attended part of his 'Dangerous Tour' at Glasgow Green. It was one of the most memorable days in my life.

I rememeber walking the full length of Argyle Street with my now (ex-wife) as we headed towards Glasgow Green. It was 4pm and I had just finished work - the sun was shining. The crowd had already began to assemble on the red ash pitch in front of the stage when we arrived however my ex-wife (who was my girlfriend at that time) and I were lucky enough to find a spot quite near the front. We stood rooted to our spot for about three hours before Michael Jackson appeared on stage. The crowd built up behind us and there was no way on this earth we could ever have got to a portaloo. When michael Jackson popped up on stage from 'underneath' the crowd erupted. It was incredible and in hindsight was probably one of the first times ever that an artist had arrived on stage by that means. The guy was 'phenomenal' - he danced and sang non-stop for two hours. The energy that he created was 'what can I say...... NUCLEAR'!!!! One of my most abiding memories was when he 'swung out' over the crowd on a platform whilst performing 'Dangerous'. The crowd were ecstatic. The climax to the concert was when Michael got into a 'space suit' with jet packs attached, lifted off from the stage and flew out of the ground. It was unbelievable !!!! I still don't know to this day if it was Michael himself who performed the stunt but if it wasn't then God only knows how they managed to do the 'swap over'.

All the pain of standing for five hours, being unable to move and being crushed to bits was 'well worth it' !!!!

Never ever thought I would have seen Michael Jackson perform 'live' in Glasgow - a dream come true and he was a ONE OFF !!!!!! A GLOBAL icon.

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5. 26 Jun 2009 11:48Martin said

Thriller has to be the best song ever! A party isn't a party without MJ :D

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6. 26 Jun 2009 12:29Andy Cats said

I was at his concert in 1992..Best concert ever..holding my ticket just now Cost £21.50 ticket number 007925 i was only 10 but can remember everything from the giant Screens on ether side to him Blasting off at the end it was dark and Muddy but its from the bust surprise i got when i was that age nothing has "beat it"

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7. 26 Jun 2009 15:02stevros said

without a doubt michael was the greatest entertainer ever.in a league of his own.as a dancer and lyricist,second to none.he will be sorely missed.i for one couldnt believe the news last night,confirmed this morning.my feelings obviously go to his family.especially his own kids.rest in peace michael.

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9. 26 Jun 2009 16:44Andrew Erroch said

I had my first flight in 1992 to see Michael Jackson live in Wembley stadium during his Dangerous tour. What an amazing show. What an amazingly talented man, unfortunately misunderstood. As well as the ticket for the show, I also bought a great T-shirt in black showing only his eyes and a King of Pop baseball cap that I will treasure forever.

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10. 26 Jun 2009 16:48Andrew Erroch said

I will be attending a party tonight at my brother's house and we will be celebrating the life of Michael Jackson with our memories of the time we saw him live in London in 1992. RIP Michael Jackson, King of Pop and the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen!

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11. 26 Jun 2009 16:53red said

Was looking forward to seeing Michael Jackson at the 02 - have loved him since we were both children! He was magical to watch - I remember the release of Thriller being shown on tv - everyone watched! Its such a shame that a wonderful artist had such an unfortunate life - from the burning hair, plastic surgery that made a gorgeous man so weird looking, the child abuse allegations, law suits and the family and relationship problems. He was, I believe, a good, kind, innocent man who was foolish and niave in his actions, misunderstood and hounded - another victim of the media. I loved him for his genius - to see him at the 02 was my life-long dream and I along with millions of fans are devastated at the news of his death. I feel very sorry for his children.

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12. 26 Jun 2009 16:56Saintstevie said

He was a wonderful, Jesus-like man...I'll never forget how he ended the war in the former Yugoslavia by standing in the desert and grabbing a tree in each hand.

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13. 26 Jun 2009 17:18Sergio Perez said

Misundestood, a true genius (there aint many of those). I grew up with his music, music that gave so much entertainment and happiness, we will never forget you Michael. X

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14. 26 Jun 2009 18:09Darren1989 said

The only time i ever saw Michael was at the O2 Press confrence it was my first and now last time i ever saw Michael, i got a ticket for his first Concert at the O2 on July 13th i'm just so devestated by the whole thing it doesn't seem right the world has truely lost an Iconic figure

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15. 26 Jun 2009 20:03teddy bear said

i remember watching the motown when he did the moonwalk i must have been 9years old i've never seen or will see anything like that again for there was only 1 micheal jackson. may he rest in peace your fan allways

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17. 27 Jun 2009 02:01Betty1954 said

I am born the same year as Jacko, he does have good music and moves, I remember when they were Jackson 5 he was a little cutie. He did live a rich but sad life as he didn't have a childhood it was all about money and fame, how I wish he had a childhood. Smypathy to the Jacksons on this very sad loss, the world stands with you in respect, God bless

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