Wyclef: "I will not be going on TV talking about this, but my memory of Michael was when he came and saw me in the studio, I LOVE MICHAEL" (via Twitter) MIA: "MICHAEL JACKSON the first 2 english words i eva spoke. My wife Deborah and I will always have great affection for him."īlink-182's Mark Hoppus: "first album i ever bought was thriller. Thriller director John Landis: "He had a troubled and complicated life and despite his gift, he remains a tragic figure. I will do my part to keep the melody alive, to keep the energy forever changing form, but never ever dying!! Long live Michael Jackson." Ne-Yo: "Michael Jackson will live forever through the thing that he put all of his life energy into: his music. I could measure my childhood 2 now on an mj growth chart. We'll always love you Michael!įall Out Boy's Pete Wentz: "I have never felt this before in my life. My thoughts and wishes go out to his family. Kelly Clarkson: "Someone pinch me! RIP Michael. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together." Justin Timberlake: "The world has lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music, but of all music. You made the whole world moonwalk together." We are deeply saddened by this tragic news and our hearts go out to his family and to music lovers around the globe who mourn this great loss." "A 13-time GRAMMY recipient, Michael's career transcends musical and cultural genres and his contributions will always keep him in our hearts and memories. He was a true musical icon whose identifiable voice, innovative dance moves, stunning musical versatility, and sheer star power carried him from childhood to worldwide acclaim. RIAA President Neil Portnow: "Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent, and vision as Michael Jackson. I just don't understand how a person who is younger than I was and to me still had a lot to give the world, is no longer here. Prince and Michael where I come from was our Elvis and Beatles.show sum Respect!!!" (via Twitter) R.I.P."Ĭalvin Harris: "I can't believe it, Michael Jackson rest in peace. His musical expression will never be topped and his inspiration will live forever. Rikki Rockett (Poison): "Michael Jackson - huge loss!!!The words genius and musical are used in the same sentence too often. and told us we were mad if we didn't release it as a single." It was Michael who heard our track Another One Bites The Dust when he came to see us on The Game tour. Tracks which have never seen the light of day. "Of course, I still think of him as a boy - he used to come and see us (Queen) play when we were on tour in the States, and he and Freddie became close friends, close enough to record a couple of tracks together at Michael's house. I did have a feeling it was impossible, but I was so shocked to hear that he went so suddenly. The number of dates in the UK that he had committed to was insane. I find myself wondering what might have happened on his tour. Michael will be missed and may he rest in peace."īrian May: "Hard to know what to say - what to feel. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on Beat It back in '83 - one of my fondest memories in my career. God bless."Įddie Van Halen: "I am really shocked as I'm sure the world is, to hear the news. My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. I've always admired Michael Jackson - the world has lost one of its greats but his music will live on forever. Madonna: "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I truly hope he is memorialized as the '83 moonwalking, MTV owning, mesmerizing, unstoppable, invincible Michael Jackson." (via Twitter) I think we'll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. Slash: "Really sad news about Michael, he was a talent from on high." He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. P Diddy: "MJ showed me that you can actually see the beat.
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