Comparison Between Michael Jackson And Whitney Houston

At Aaliyah’s funeral everyone is crying, sobbing, or they have this look like they just lost something they loved. Which was true because everyone loved Aaliyah, her voice, her character, her everything. Everyone’s watching her parents as they see their daughter for the last time. Missy Elliot sings a song and the press were shock at the famous guest who came to say their last goodbye’s, some of them being Jay-Z, R.Kelly, Diamond Dash, and many more. Aaliyah was one in a million and she left a mark on this world that can never be

Her rise to fame and privileged life also identify her as a tragic hero, the famous family that she was surrounded with helped her to develop her love for music and aided the jumpstart of her career. Finally, Whitney had personal and decisive flaws, including a lack of self esteem concerning her personal character and a poor spouse choice, which ultimately lead Whitney to experience a downfall that included alcoholism, drug abuse, and, eventually, death. America was left void of their hero, once a mere young girl with stunning talent, beauty, and

Two predictable events that would have taken place in Michael’s life are his successful music career and him leaving home.

In 1995, an actress by the name of Lana Turner was found dead in her Los Angeles mansion. It was not a surprise since she was publically diagnosed with throat cancer only a few years beforehand and was known to be a lifelong smoker. Yet, her death at the age of seventy-four seemed to capture national attention. Even though a majority of the population knew of Lana Turner, not many people knew who Lana Turner was as a person. After reading the poem, appropriately titled "Poem ["Lana Turner has collapsed!"]" by Frank O'Hara, I asked myself just what makes us obsess over celebrities as much as we do.

Imagine a crowd of people with on the edge of your seat, nail-biting excitement. People were bubbling with energy and some alcohol to loosen everyone up. The lights are dim and the show is about to start. The slow melodic notes of the piano echo through the theater and out walks the singer dressed in an all lace number and a shawl showing more skin than covering. It is evident that this event is definitely for the “grown and sexy”. On Sunday March 8, 2014, I attended a Masha Ambrosius concert in which she was promoting her album friends and lovers. During the course of the show there were 4 different performances all of which had different effects on the

Michael Jackson first started his career in 1964. He was the lead singer in a group with his four brothers. The group was called the Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 started out performing locally in their home town Gary, Indiana. They then went on to win a talent show, where the winner would open for Bobby Taylor a couple nights later. Bobby Taylor’s promoter knew the group was unique and went out of his way to get them heard by Berry Gordy, Motown records founder.

Racial Inequalities is a part of society that has been overlooked in the past when reflecting on an individual’s success. As a musician, all aspects of life influence an integral part to one’s career success. The daunting power of racial inequality is illustrated remarkably in comparison of how society remembers these Berry and Presley today. In regards to this inequality we will reflect upon unequal power, resources prestige and presumed worth. These two musicians, vary in privilege in comparison to one another greatly throughout the entire course of their life. Berry started out in a descent finial situation while Presley started in an in poverty.

The big turning point of his good fortune began when he grew addicted to painkillers after surgery he endured from being burnt in a 1984 Pepsi commercial ("Jackson, Michael"). This burning accident, however, is not the only thing that put his fame on the rocks: “his music after the 1980s failed to match his earlier work in either critical acclaim or popularity” ("Jackson, Michael"). Because of his failing popularity, the King of Pop undergoes suffering at the hands of his insecurity, as he would feel that he wasn’t good enough to be a pop star. Of course, since he possesses that childish nature, Jackson wouldn’t give up, even through his suffering. Thus, he even prepared his comeback: “a series of sold-out concerts to be held in the summer in London” ("Jackson, Michael").

Now don’t run out and buy this rag hoping for honest to goodness facts. The claim is based on an unidentified “veteran private investigator” who feels that if Prince’s doctor over-prescribed a range of addictive medications then, in his opinion, it was murder. Nice work,

On August 29, 1958 a superstar was born. Michael Jackson got a taste of stardom when he was only eleven years old. Some of his first songs were: “ABC,” “Dancin Machine,” and “I’ll be There.” With all his fame, there came a price. Michael Jackson was pulled into the worst thing he could ever get pulled into. There are many speculations about the death of Michael Jackson. Did he commit suicide? Was Jackson’s doctor trying to kill him? The truth is Michael Jackson died from an overdose of many drugs. Michael Jackson’s death was not the doctor’s fault, he asked for the medication.

In order to get away from the demeaning obligations of the 360deal some artists have signed instead with concert promoters, another

Now, in an era where anyone can use the internet to find free music, live concerts should rely more on talent, not less. Good live concerts are still great experiences. If a singer is actually singing live, fans get to hear his or her raw, unedited performance. The pure power of a singer on stage sets live shows apart from the tuned and tweaked perfection of a recorded track. However, the prevalence of lip-syncing often turns casual music fans away from pop concerts. People are even still more likely to drop money to see old-fashioned rock bands live than current pop singers. Four of the top five best-attended concert tours in the 2010s have been for rock groups. The only exception is Madonna, who has been performing for decades. No Taylor Swift or One Direction here. Instead, older rock acts like U2, Roger Waters, AC/DC, and Bruce Springsteen have the highest attendance for their tours, proving that rock still endures as the most popular genre to see live. These sales illustrate how the quality and authenticity of a performance remain more important for concert-goers than the flashy facades that popstars use to market

Piling into a packed Madison Square Garden, the entire audience seemed to stir with anticipation. The main attraction, Michael Jackson, had not performed in the United States for several years and definitely not with his brothers, the rest of The Jackson Five in over a decade. Sure I've seen Michael Jackson in on television and in interviews, but I had never gotten to see him in live in real person. Being an entertainer for over forty years, and having sold over one-hundred million records, countless number one hits, and having plenty of controversy surrounding him, I always felt that the lead singer of the Jackson Five was somewhat of an enigma, but tonight he was right in front of me doing what he does best, singing dancing, and entertaining. As the lights dimmed, and the curtain began to raise, Michael Jackson came into the light, and the crowd went up in a simultaneous roar. Every movement that he made with his

If we were to create a Venn diagram of these two famous artist, the similarities would be greater than the differences. Even the circumstances surrounding the death of Michael Jackson and Price were similar. They were questionable and sudden. Both artist died at an early age. Michael died when he was fifty years old. Prince died at age fifty seven. Despite their global success and large status, they were suffering in private. Their deaths involved the misuse of prescription drugs and inadequate medical treatment. The autopsies revealed that they died of prescription drug overdoses. Even today, their music can be heard on the radio, internet and other media outlets around the world. Michael Jackson and Prince left an undying

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, unparalleled success made him a household name around the world. His sudden death in 2009, just a month before his world-wide final tour “This is it”, shocked the world. Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009 of an accidental overdose of Propofol. His doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, was convicted in 2011 of involuntary manslaughter and served a 4-year sentence. While some justice was served, the Jackson family does not think that is enough, they are convinced Michael’s tour company, AEG Live, is responsible for his premature death.