I have some sad news to share with you. This morning my wife’s uncle, John O’Donnell, passed away due to his struggle with brain cancer. It’s hard to write this post for many reasons. But I write regardless because it helps to cope. But most of all, I write this post as a tribute to [...]
Will ‘This Is It’ Be a Final Thriller for Jackson Fans?
September 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Some say that with This Is It Michael Jackson will finally get the silver screen moment he always wanted. But will it be a concert film he would’ve wanted and one that fans deserve? It certainly won’t replace what his live concerts were like or what his final tour would’ve been like. But nonetheless this past weekend tickets for [...]
Rock The Bells 2009: The Elements of Mourning Michael Jackson
July 23, 2009 By 4 Comments
Something huge happened two days before the first Rock the Bells tour stop in Chicago transforming the festival in to a day-long mourning experience that I haven’t experienced before at a music festival. From the stage to the lawn seats, the death of Michael Jackson completely altered the entire emotional experience for both [...]
Is Michael Jackson’s Death His Final Gift To All Live Music Fans?
June 28, 2009 By 8 Comments
When I posted my heartfelt thoughts about Michael Jackson and his London shows on Tuesday, I had no idea what would happen on Thursday afternoon. (See my Facebook trail from Thursday afternoon, bottom to top). And over the last three days I’ve felt a wave of different emotions ranging from happy and nostalgic to guilt and sadness. It’s not [...]
