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Gone But Not Forgotten: The King of Pop

By Ghufran El-Katatney
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Four years ago on this day, a king fell. Not any king but the king, the king of pop.

Michael Jackson rose to fame in 1964 after being the youngest member of “Jackson 5”, his family’s Motown group. He continued ruling the music industry with hits such as “Bille Jean”, “Thriller” and “Beat it.”

A true legend, leaving behind an outstanding body of work, three kids, and a never-ending legal story passed away from a lethal combination of prescription drugs, which was later ruled a homicide that shocked fans all around the world.

There is no doubt that Jackson news is still relevant to this day in regards to all the legal battles and to his kids who are clearly still trying to manage with this tragedy. Just last week, Jackson’s daughter Paris made headlines in a suicide attempt after being denied permission to attend a Marilyn Manson concert (read about it here)

Gone but not forgotten, the influence Jackson has had on the music world is undeniable. Here’s one of our favorites in memory of the king.

“Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me“

(We hope you’re listening Mr. President)

Ghufran El-Katatney

Ghufran Katatney is always at the wrong place at the wrong time. But she’s gotten used to it and has decided to make the best of every wrong place and every wrong time. Photography, art and design are the passion. With an eye for detail and a unique way of looking at things Ghufran merges herself into environments that trigger a different perspective and view on life. She believes that everyone you ever meet knows something that you don’t and that experiences are the best teachers. She also wants to see The Weekend in concert. And likes penguins, a lot.

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