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Jann Gumbiner, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and clinical professor at the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine. See full bio

Memories of Michael, Music, and MTV

Say Goodbye to Michael

       Goodbye, Michael. I didn't know you and yet I did. My earliest memories of you were as the little brother in the Jackson Five. I remember your cherubic smile, the rhythmic beat of Motown, and your sweet high pitched voice singing..."I'll be there." You surpassed your brothers and became a solo phenomenon. The MTV generation emulated your moon walk, the one handed glove, and your jackets. Million of kids grew up adoring you. They were all trying to dance backward and be like you.
       Your wild gyrations and sweet soprano brought us joy. Your cinematography and choreography blew us away. But you said, you only felt loved when you were on stage. Well, know this, Michael you are a legend and you will live forever. Thank you for your creativity, for your gifts, and for entertaining us. We will never forget you.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO LEAVE A POST HERE AND SAY GOOD-BYE TO MICHAEL JACKSON. YOU MAY SHARE A SPECIAL TIME OR MEMORY. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF FANS AND FAMILY WHO ARE IN MOURNING.

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