The Story of A True Pop Genius | Michael Jackson: Thank you For The Music | Amplified

Just imagine if there were no allegations brought against him in 1993, his career would have been on another level

I choose not to believe the tabloids and salacious gossip about Michael. I just loved his music and what I can see to be a very kind and tender heart. We were born the same year. He died on my birthday...so can never forget his contribution. I hope he is at peace now.

By the time the Thriller album and the Billie Jean performance came out, Michael Jackson was no longer a disco star nor even just a member of the Jackson 5, he was a musical genius in his own right who changed pop music forever. Breaking away from the corporate hands of Motown, defying expectations of naysayers, overcoming dry spells in his music, and refusing to become old news in the eyes of the world, MJ persevered through all the obstacles to become a music god.

About thirty minutes in one of the people commenting mentioned Michael's "paranoia" showing through his music when he wrote Billie Jean and then mentioned later songs like "They Don't Care About Us" and "Scream ". I feel compelled to say this wasn't paranoia but him being vocal about his feelings in the public eye and under scrutiny (Scream) and making social commentary on racial injustice in "They don't care about us". Paranoia wasn't the right word and they should have never said it. MJ was deliberate and thoughtful in his musical messages.

Scream was absolutely reasonable considering the catalyzing events. I was impressed by his restraint.

Not only Great entertainer but also great humanitarian and a very good man.

Say what you want about all his controversy but no one can deny that Michael Jackson is a music legend

These music critics are nothing but sadly very myopic and mono- dimensional. MJ was brilliant, he was a hugely creative and sensitive artist who could express a 360' range of human emotions...thus his appeal to millions of people the world over. His legacy proves his genius ...he spoke TRUTH to the HEART of humanity for those who are honest and courageous enough to hear. God bless you Michael...millions of us appreciate what you have to share and express!!!

Michael Jackson is the greatest musical artist of all the time 👑

Definitely should’ve interviewed more people who knew more about the latter years. History and invincible were both great.

Every time I think of Michael, my heart breaks. He gave his all to the world, and the world put him in deep trouble where he wasn't able to bounce back. I miss him so much and still can hardly believe that he is not here with us in this world.

"HIStory" is the crown of Michael Jackson, the style, the music and everything denounced in that album is totally mature and extraordinary, these guys have no idea what they are talking about.TABLOID

This man changed music, broke time, broke racial and many other barriers... hell his death broke the internet! Nobody has ever done that.

I think some of these people were scared of Michael's power That's all it is A black man is powerful like that Common sense is all in the video

😒. How can something that a person truly experienced be called paranoia? Love you Michael.

It always breaks my heart when I hear Michael Jackson stories. He was innocent and so kind. It is sad to know that the world can ruin someone just like that ! Rest in peace legend 🙏

Great to listen to the sublime music of Michael Jackson alongside these iconic videos. A beautiful man with a beautiful soul, he escaped the rat race to find peace; Why do videos of Michael always stoop to making untruthful comments? The lady at 56 minutes states ' he changed his skin colour' , this is not the case, such statements perpetuate myths about someone who gave his all since the age of 5. At 1hr 3 mins, the same lady states that MJ lost direction; he did not lose direction, he went in different directions, so that his music was ahead of the times, what did she expect, the same every time? Gifted artists always experiment with different mediums. Videographers forget that billions of MJ fans know the facts and would love these videos to simply show love to honour the man, reflecting the facts, not skirting around the false allegations, editing the real issue of the 'trial by media and the targeted extortion', imagine if these falsehoods were targeted at you? Paul Gambaccini at 59 minutes states 'heal the world' is not healthy, what is healthy then? MJ was ahead of his time with regard to messages in his music, the world needs more musical messages, especially today. Mr Gambaccini also states that someone who has been around a long time would be uncomfortable with this? I have been around a long time, I am not uncomfortable with relevant messages in any of MJ's music and I am certain most of his 'older' 70's era fans are not uncomfortable either. In my opinion Invincible has messages that only his true fans know are within that particular album. Paul sounds like another white man knocking a black man and questions MJ's right to make Scream, MJ was telling the media he had had enough and still they persisted and helped destroy a human being who gave everything, you could see the decline in MJ's eyes. As a music expert, Mr Gambaccini, should show more respect for the musical genius that is Michael Joe Jackson, because this level of innovation will not come again in his, or my lifetime.

More than a pop music genius...

Michael was a child at heart and loved to have lots of fun, but when it came to the music he was "Damn" serious and an absolute beast 😇👊🏾🎤🔥👑✨️

This is damn true! He was one of the few artists that truly love his fans. I can’t name perhaps two artist who loves their fans , Gaga & Rosalia but NEVER at the level MJ loved & cared for his fans, all the children of the world & our planet. No artist of this era ever talks about the condition of our planet , about the future , our children. Michael really really did. & I have to say very little fans to NONE care about the things Michael genuinely cared & Loved That’s the real legacy that he left us!