I have been listening to Michael’s songs. It called my attention that in many of them he seems to long for UNITY with nature, God and of all religions. I find him “non-literal” in every aspect of his artistry (including his dance). I hope that in the future somebody focuses on that instead of all the details of his personal life. Aren’t we all a “piece of work” or a work in progress? The interesting thing about the life of an artist is his work and the inner struggle to reach that. I find this Western civilization very literal. I didn’t feel that way while writing a book about Massoud and the Afghans.

Millions of People around the world miss him sooooo much…we only wish that we could have known the man behind the music as much as you did (even if that really was alot).

You speak truth about the coming of death for all…I too am glad Michael left us suddenly…not long drawn out struggle, just floated away in his sleep!

Love & Peace,
Antoinette A.

I was fortunate enough to meet J5 (in my hometown)at a concession stand at the movies showing horror movies all night. There were not too many people there because it was late at night. I remember getting the autographs and when I looked at them, I said “oh”! He said worriedly..”Is that Ok?”. I told him that it was great! I was surprised I got all 5. Then he smiled. Sweet kid.
Unfortunately, over the years those signatures got lost…

Happy B’day Michael! Our selfish love wants to keep u with us but personally i think you’r'e probably happier & more restful than you’ve beeen in 40 years

Love you always!

Please allow me here to reply to your blog about Michael and his passing…for what it’s worth… but mostly thank you for sharing a little memory of yours about Michael

I’ve never considered myself one of his fans somehow, yet I’ve always had most of his recordings from the late 80s onwards and I love them more and more each day. I haven’t been blessed with the opportunity to know him, nor to see im live! (I was hoping to see one of his shows at the O2 this summer).

The only impression/thoughts & feelings I can gather about Michael come purely from his music, his songs, the sincere tone in his voice and his artistic vision. The feeling I have about the ‘melt down’ he had with you on ‘death’ is that he most probably believed in the power of words, in the energy that thoughts and words carry into forming matter and maybe he did not necessarily want to visualise your grave there and then… nor his as a matter of fact…yet, he may have for a split second and felt tremendous sadness.

Thinking about it, he must have been still in his mid/late 20s back then? Considering he may also have been a late bloomer under certain aspects, I wasn’t surprised at all to read about his reaction. I’d have reacted exactly the same. He was still a fairly young man then wasn’t he Jane?

His attraction to older women makes perfect sense to me, it’s so easy to detect huge sensitivity in his voice. A wiser person will always make the shy/inadequate one feel more at ease in their presence, don’t you agree? He must loved your company.

Perhaps Michael never quite managed to persuade the world he too did his shares of ‘growing up’, but I think, to be able to make a decision and a committment to raise 3 children is not to be ignored. There are still a lot of ‘fathers’ out there who couldn’t care less for his own children. It’s sad but so very true.

I do believe that given ‘all’ and most unusual circumastances Michael did very well with his life and he has most certainly gone too soon.

Thanks for reading this.

My Kindest Regards

Lupa
UK

I grew up with Michael named my first son after him. Our b’days were close (mine-8/31/58) and always felt, like i’m sure many of you do for one reason or another, a certain closeness to him. I am still devastated by his death & cry when I listen to or watch anything about him. My husband symapathizes with me but doesn’t understand it.

Rest in peace sweetie. Our love will always be with you.